Robert Frederick Kelley Rank: Sergeant Status: Killed in Flying Accident 1941-10-23

Hudson AM896

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

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

RCAF Owned (247) RCAF 400 Squadrons (39) Canadian Crewed (245)

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

Hudson Mk. V AM896

Taken on strength at No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS. Cat "A" crash at 07:30 on 23 Oct 1941, near Great Village, NS (7 miles west of Debert). The a/c flew into the ground and disintegrated, all 4 crew, Pilot Officer C.B. O'Hanley, (pilot), Pilot Officer R.A. Luard, (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) N.L. Hornsey (WAG) and Flight Sergeant R.F. Kelly (WAG), were killed. Scrapped by No. 4 Repair Depot.

1941-10-21 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1941-October-23 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Great Village Nova Scotia Names: Hanley | Hornsey | Kelly | Luard
1941-12-10 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to produce 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

Marshal
Air Chief Marshal	A/C/M
Air Marshal	A/M
Air Vice Marshal	A/V/M
Air Commodore	A/C
Group Captain	G/C
Wing Commander	W/C
Squadron Leader	S/L
Flight Lieutenant	F/L
Flying Officer	F/O
Pilot Officer	P/O
Warrant Officer 1st Class	WO1
Warrant Officer 2nd Class	WO2
Flight Sergeant	FS
Sergeant	SGT
Corporal	CPL
Senior Aircraftman	SAC
Leading Aircraftman	LAC
Aircraftman 1st Class	AC1
Aircraftman 2nd Class	AC2

Kelley, Robert Frederick (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1941-October-23

Hudson AM896

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hudson Mk. V AM896

31 OTU (31 Operational Training Unit)

Griffin Library, 17 Wing Winnipeg

Lancaster FM213

Andrew Mynarski, VC

Kelley, Robert Frederick (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1941-October-23

Hudson AM896

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hudson Mk. V AM896

31 OTU (31 Operational Training Unit)

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