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Campbell, Norman Mccallum (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-August-10

Birth Date: 1915-November-23 (age 28)

Born: Christieville, Morin Heights, Quebec

John Campbell & Eva Mary Ellis

Home: Montreal, Quebec (parents)

Enlistment: Montral, Quebec

Enlistment Date: 1942-06-04

Service
RCAF
Unit
5 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Boundary Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
air frame mechanic
Service Numbers
R/171043
5 Operational Training Unit, Boundary Bay, British Columbia. LAC N.M. Campbell was the only casualty when Mitchell FW 274 crashed immediately after takeoff. The other 5 crew members were only slightly injured.

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North American Mitchell B-25 B-25D B-25J

North American B-25J Mitchell Mk. III
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The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II, and after the war ended, many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built.

The North American B-25 Mitchell was flown by the RCAF during and after the Second World War. The RCAF flew the B-25 Mitchell for training during the war and continued flying operations after the war, in Canada with most of 162 Mitchells received. The first B-25s had originally been diverted to Canada from RAF orders. These included one Mitchell Mk. I, 42 Mitchell Mk. IIs, and 19 Mitchell Mk. IIIs. No 13 (P) Squadron was formed unofficially at RCAF Station Rockcliffe in May 1944 and flew Mitchell Mk. IIs on high-altitude aerial photography sorties. No. 5 OTU (Operational Training Unit) at Boundary Bay, British Columbia and Abbotsford, British Columbia, operated the B-25D Mitchell in a training role together with B-24 Liberators for Heavy Conversion as part of the BCATP. The RCAF retained the Mitchell until October 1963.

No. 418 (Auxiliary) Squadron received its first Mitchell Mk. IIs in January 1947. It was followed by No. 406 (Auxiliary), which flew Mitchell Mk. IIs and Mk. IIIs from April 1947 to June 1958. No. 418 Operated a mix of Mk. IIs and Mk. IIIs until March 1958. No. 12 Squadron of Air Transport Command also flew Mitchell Mk. IIIs along with other types from September 1956 to November 1960. In 1951, the RCAF received an additional 75 B-25Js from USAF stocks to make up for attrition and to equip various second-line units.. Wikipedia and Harold Skaarup web page

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last update: 2021-09-23 15:53:49

Mitchell B-25D FW274

Ex USAAF B-25D-35-NA serial number 43-3718. Ex RAF Mitchell Mk. II, identified as B-25D when first taken on RCAF books. Taken on strength at No. 5 Operational Training Unit at Boundary Bay, BC. Category A crash while with this School on 10 August 1944. To No. 3 Repair Depot on 15 August 1944 for scrapping
1944-03-16 Taken on Strength new aircraft by Western Air Command 2019-08-20
1944-August-10 Accident: 5 Operational Training Unit Loc: Mud Bay British Columbia Names: Campbell | Diggins | Duff | Head | Hill | Jackson
1944-09-19 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20

5 OTU- Operational Training Unit (5 Operational Training Unit)

The Operational Training Unit (OTU) was the last stop for aircrew trainees. They spent 8 to 14 weeks learning to fly operational aircraft (Hawker Hurricane or Fairey Swordfish, e.g.). The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour. 5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Boundary Bay, British Columbia. The former station is now the Boundary Bay Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Boundary Bay can be found at

  • RCAF Roundel RCAF.Info

    • A Detachment of 5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Abbotsford, British Columbia. The former Station is now the Abbotsford International Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Abbotsford can be found at

  • RCAF Roundel RCAF.Info

    • 1944-04-01 Primary Location Boundary Bay Canada
    1944-04-01 Detachment Abbotsford Canada

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