James Waddell was the son of James Edward Waddell and of Eleanor Waddell (nee Wain), of Kennington, Southland, New Zealand; husband of Mary Eileen Waddell, of Burton-upon-Trent.

Barrass, M.B. (2001- 2008). Web site: Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation. "Squadrons numbered in the 400 series were technically units of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF, but their members were placed under the operational control of the RAF and are usually considered to be part of the RAF's organisational structure". URL: http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn485-490.htm AWMM