Flight Lieutenant William James Green AE (23 April 1917 – 7 November 2014) was a British Battle of Britain Fighter pilot, who served with the RAF.

Green joined the Royal Auxiliary Air Force as an engine fitter in December 1936, and later trained as a pilot.

They took me back to the farmhouse and gave me a cup of tea and that was the end of the Battle of Britain as far as I was concerned.He continued to serve in the RAF, rising from the rank of Sergeant Pilot to Flight Lieutenant.

Prior to retirement Bill Green Was Chairman and managing director of Reed International and Crown Paints respectively a high respected Boss, who knew everyone who worked at the Darwen Plant of Crown Paints, Bill was a gentleman - a true hero - never one to blow his own trumpet or seek celebrity status Sadly Missed by all who knew and had the pleasure to work with him.

As a Mark of Respect a 2 minutes Silence was held on the day of his Funeral and the Union Flag was at half mast over Crown House in Darwen.