What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for James Stagg. Its recorded inscription reads: Group Captain James Stagg 1900‒1975, D-Day Meteorologist, lived here
Group Captain James Stagg was a key meteorologist during World War II, notably providing critical weather forecasts that influenced the decision-making for the D-Day landings. His accurate prediction of a brief improvement in weather conditions on June 6, 1944, was crucial for the success of Operation Overlord.
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