Fitzner, Carl Patrick

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-02-21

Birth Date: 1922-March-17

Born:

Son of John Robert and Mary Marget Fitzner, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Home: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

R/183177

Home
Google MapSydney, Nova Scotia
First Burial
Google MapOttawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
31 Operational Training Unit Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing. Addendum: - Sgt. Fitzner from Sydney, Nova Scotia not Halifax. Detail provided by D.A. Stallard, Trenton, Nova Scotia.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. V Serial: AM729

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

Findagrave.com

Hudson AM729

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Flight Sergeant Bryant, James Roy (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-February-21
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Sergeant Fitzner, Carl Patrick (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-February-21
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Sergeant Jonas, G J (RAF)

Killed in Flying Accident
1944-February-21
cemetery unknown

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Sergeant Robinson, D (RAF)

Killed in Flying Accident
1944-February-21
cemetery unknown

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

31 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.
More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

General History 31 OTU by Maj (Ret) G.D. Madigan

General Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

Project 44 BCATP

General Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson AM729

Hudson Mk. V AM729

First assigned to No. 31 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Debert, NS. Category B crash at 17:45 on 24 January 1942, at Debert aerodrome. Another Category B crash at Debert aerodrome at 16:53 on 1 August 1942. Ran off the runway on landing, starboard undercarriage collapsed. To Clark Ruse Aircraft for repairs, 11 August to 26 November 1942. Back to Eastern Air Command when completed. Reported missing from an operational flight from No. 31 OTU on 3 March 1944, flight was actually on 21 February 1944. 2 RAF crew never found. Ownership to No. 4 Repair Depot on same day.

1941-06-26 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-January-24 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Debert Nova Scotia Names: Henwell | Porter
1942-August-01 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Stevens | Wilson
1944-February-21 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Unknown Names: Bryant | Fitzner | Jonas | Robinson
1944-04-19 Struck off Strength Cat “A” write-off 2022-01-15