Crummey, Cyril Bertram
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-08-28
Birth Date: 1920-May-02
Born:
Lewis & Hulda May Crummey
Home: St John's, Newfoundland (parents)
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RAFVR
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
RCAF Stn. Debert, Nova Scotia
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Sergeant
Service Numbers
798658
St John's, Newfoundland (parents)Hudson Mk VI EW-873 failed to return from a night training exercise, believed to have crashed in the Gulf of St Lawrence.
No.31 Operational Training Unit (Later No.7 Operational Training Unit
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.comHudson EW873
Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18
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.
Hudson
Wikipedia Hudson 
Hudon - Kestrel Publications31 OTU (31 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.