1. James O'Meara became a flying ace during the Battle of Britain while flying the Supermarine Spitfire, and by war's end was credited with 11 kills, two shared victories, one unconfirmed destroyed, four probables, 11 damaged and one shared damaged.
James O'Meara had an early passion for aviation and worked as a bank clerk in Norwich, Norfolk to earn money to afford flying lessons.
James O'Meara was shortly afterwards posted to No 72 Squadron at Biggin Hill.
James O'Meara was promoted flying officer on 3 September 1940, before damaging a Do 17 on 27 September.
James O'Meara was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross on 24 September 1940.
Pilot Officer James O'Meara has displayed a very high degree of skill and devotion to duty in all operations against the.
James O'Meara was then transferred for a 'rest period' at No 421 Flight RAF at Hawkinge, working up new pilots who would eventually form the nucleus of No 91 Squadron RAF.
James O'Meara was awarded a Bar to the DFC on 18 March 1941.
James O'Meara was rested from operations in October 1941, joining 1491 Target Towing Flight at Tain.
In January 1943 James O'Meara joined No 234 Squadron until March.
James O'Meara flew 170 sorties, and claimed a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 damaged in August 1943.
James O'Meara was then posted to No 10 Group HQ, and in October 1944 was recommended for a second Bar to his DFC.
James O'Meara's citation, published in the London Gazette stated that:.
Squadron Leader James O'Meara has completed a notable tour and throughout has displayed a high degree of skill and gallantry.
James O'Meara is a relentless fighter and has destroyed 12 enemy aircraft and damaged many more.
James O'Meara was granted a permanent commission as squadron leader on 1 October 1953, where he remained until retirement on 31 July 1959 with the rank of squadron leader.
James O'Meara's daughter was hit and killed by a car in 1969 and his relationship with his wife deteriorated and they divorced.
James O'Meara then ran a restaurant before buying a hotel in Port Gaverne, Cornwall.