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Horsley, Reginald Carl (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-May-15

Birth Date: 1922-April-20 (age 21)

Son of Carl and Edna R. Horsley, of Newcastle, New Brunswick.

Home: Newcastle, New Brunswick

Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Sergeant
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/165007
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing.

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Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Sergeant Reginald Carl Horsley has no known grave.

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Hudson FK468

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
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.

YouTube Hudson

Wkikpedia Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrek Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

last update: 2021-12-21 01:36:53

Hudson Mk. VI FK468

Used by No. 31 Operational Training Unit at Debert, NS. Disappeared on a night navigation exercise over the ocean on 15 May 1943. Last position report received at 22:45, at second planned turning point. All 4 crew missing. Ownership to No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB on 21 May 1943 for write off.

1942-09-25 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-06-22 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20

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

RAF Roundel RCAF.info - Debert, Nova Scotia

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

General Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

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