Cowan, John Henry (Warrant Officer 1st Class)

Killed in Action 1944-May-19

Aircraft failed to return from a practice bombing exercise on 1944-05-19. Seen by a small naval vessel to be on fire and to dive into the sea. The 3-man crew all perished.

Killed includes Cowan: F/Lt Douglas Jackson Jones RCAF J/5664 KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 3. Warrant Officer Class 1 Laurence George Martin RCAF R/134391 KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 4. Sergeant Alexander John Fraser RAAF KIFA Ottawa Memorial Panel 3. Column 5.

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Warrant Officer 1st Class Cowan, John Henry (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Action
1944-May-19
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Flight Lieutenant Jones, Douglas Jackson (RCAF)
Pilot
Killed in Action
1944-May-19
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Warrant Officer 1st Class Martin, Lawrence George (RCAF)
Navigator
Killed in Action
1944-May-19
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, 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.

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Hudson Mk. III BW646

Taken on strength by EAC, for the Home War Establishment. Noted on 12 Feb 1942 as one of 55 Hudsons released off a British Lend Lease contract. Assigned to No. 11 (BR) Sqn, RCAF Stns Torbay, NF or Dartmouth, NS, c. 1942 to 1944. Coded "F". Failed to return from a practice bombing exercise on 19 May 1944. Seen by a small naval vessel to be on fire and to dive into the sea. The 3-man crew, which consisted of Flight Lieutenant D.J. Jones, Warrant Officer Class 2 L.G. Martin and Warrant Officer Class 2 J.J. Cowan, all perished. Records transferred to No. 19 Sub-Repair Depot in NF for write-off as of 24 Jun 1944.

1942-02-05 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1944-May-19 Accident: 11 Squadron Loc: Torbay Newfoundland Names: Cowan | Jones | Martin
1944-07-18 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20