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Blick, Claude Wynter Arthur (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-June-25

Male Head

Birth Date: 1912 (age 30)

Son of Philip Wynter Robinson Blick and Una Ermine Blick, of Manly, New South Wales, Australia.

Service
RAAF
Unit
36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
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
Service Numbers
411732

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Burial

Sec 1 Grave 11

Crew on Hudson Mk. III BW770

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.

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

Wkikpedia Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrek Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF On Strength (247), RCAF 400 Squadron (2), Canadian Aircraft Losses (245), Canadian Ferried (1)
last update: 2021-12-21 01:36:53

Hudson Mk. III BW770

First assigned to No. 36 OTU at RCAF Stn Greenwood, NS. Cat “A” crash at 11:20 hrs on 25 Jun 1942, 3 miles south-east of Greenwood when the a/c was seen to circle and spin out of control during a practice mission for single engine approaches and landings. Pilot Officer C.W.A. Blick and Flight Sergeant J.N. Hopkinson were both killed. To No. 4 Repair Depot on 3 Jul 1942 for scrapping.
1942-03-16 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-June-25 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Blick | Hopkinson
1942-07-27 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF) (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

  • RAF Roundel RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

  • General NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

  • Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

    • 1942-03-01 Primary Location Greenwood NS Canada Currently CFB Greenwood N.S. Ident CYZX

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