Banks, Harry Geoffrey

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-03-18

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Birth Date: 1923

Born:

Son of Harry and Doris Harriet Banks, of Longsight, Manchester.

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAFVR

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Pilot Officer

Service Numbers

133634

First Burial
Google MapManchester Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Cremated, Ashes Buried.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. III Serial: V9171

All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.

Hudson V9171

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Pilot Officer Banks, Harry Geoffrey (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1943-March-18
Manchester Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, UK

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Pilot Officer Gaha, Francis Clive (RAAF)

Killed in Flying Accident
1943-March-18
cemetery unknown

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons.National Air Force Museum of Canada.

YouTube Hudson

Wikipedia Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrel Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

36 OTU (36 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.

More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

General NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

General Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson V9171

Hudson Mk. III V9171

Accepted by EAC for use at No. 31 Operational Training Unit at Debert, NS. Destroyed in crash on 18 March 1943, while with No. 36 Operational Training Unit at Greenwood, NS. At least one fatality. Allocated to No. 4 Repair Depot on 22 March 1943 for write off.

1942-08-25 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2020-10-27
1943-March-18 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Morristown South Of Berwick Nova Scotia Names: Banks | Gaha | Moran | Ryan
1943-05-24 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20