Gaha, Francis Clive (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-March-18

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Birth Date: 1913

Born:

Parents: Son of Frank and Sarah Gaha

Spouse: husband of Enid Jean Gaha, of Milson's Point, New South Wales, Australia. B.A. (Sydney).

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAAF

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Service Numbers

420181

Accident Card - Lockheed Hudson Mk. III serial:V9171

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1943-March-18. Hudson III s/n V9171.

This accident involved 4 people. Ryan NN, Moran J, Banks HG, Gaha FC

This accident had 2 fatalities. Pilot Officer Harry Geoffrey Banks RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:133634 Hudson V9171, Pilot Officer Francis Clive Gaha RAAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:420181 Hudson V9171

Unit Desciption

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.
DH Mosquito

More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Unvetted Source NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

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