Edmond, David

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-10-10

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Birth Date: unkown date

Born:

Son of William Allan Edmond and Eliza Jane Edmond

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAFVR

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

656814

First Burial
Google MapOttawa Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. III Serial: BW703

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

Hudson BW703

Sergeant Badmington, Edward Price (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Sergeant Edmond, David (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
cemetery unknown

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Sergeant Elder, John Jardine (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
cemetery unknown

Sergeant Finn, Martin Willard (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 BW703

Hudson Mk. III BW703

First assigned to No. 36 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. To No. 4 Repair Depot on 14 October 1942 for scrapping, following a crash.

1942-03-16 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-October-10 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Badmington | Edmond | Elder | Finn
1943-03-18 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20