Carkner, Duncan Mcvey
Killed in Flying Accident 1944-02-07
Birth Date: 1918
Born:
Stanley & Isabella McVey Carkner
Home: Kenmore,Ontario (parents)
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
18 AFU- Advanced Flying Unit (RAF)
Base
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Sergeant
Service Numbers
R/135758
First Burial
Botley Cemetery,North Hinskey, Uk
18 Advanced Flying Unit. Sergeant Carkner and Flying Officer Harrison were flying in Oxford aircraft LX-306 when they encountered turbulent weather. They were both killed when their aircraft crashed into some trees at Carswell, Northampshire, England.
Killed includes Carkner:Flying Officer Walter David Harrison RCAF J/25314 pilot KIA Botley Cemetery Oxford Plot I/2. Grave 156.
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The Airspeed AS.10 Oxford was a twin-engine monoplane aircraft developed and manufactured by Airspeed. It saw widespread use for training British Commonwealth aircrews in navigation, radio-operating, bombing and gunnery roles throughout the Second World War.
The Oxford was developed by Airspeed during the 1930s in response to a requirement for a capable trainer aircraft that conformed with Specification T.23/36, which had been issued by the British Air Ministry. Its basic design is derived from the company's earlier AS.6 Envoy, a commercial passenger aircraft. Performing its maiden flight on 19 June 1937, it was quickly put into production as part of a rapid expansion of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in anticipation of a large-scale conflict.
As a consequence of the outbreak of war, many thousands of Oxfords were ordered by Britain and its allies, including Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Poland, and the United States. Following the end of the conflict, the Oxford continued to achieve export sales for some time, equipping the newly formed air forces of Egypt, India, Israel, and Yugoslavia. It was considered to be a capable trainer aircraft throughout the conflict, as well as being used a general-purpose type. A large number of Oxfords have been preserved on static display.Wikipedia
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