Leadley, Henry Roy

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-01-27

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Birth Date: 1922-October-05

Born:

Son of George Henry and Elizabeth Leadley, of Manor, Saskatchewan.

Home: Manor, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

R/102352

Home
Google MapManor, Saskatchewan
First Burial
Google MapSt John's Parish Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft crashed.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. V Serial: AM890

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

Findagrave.com

Hudson AM890

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Pilot Officer Bennett, Donald Malcolm (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1943-January-27
Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Sergeant Leadley, Henry Roy (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1943-January-27
St John's Parish Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Flight Sergeant Mark, Edward (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1943-January-27
Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario, Canada

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Pilot Officer Nash, E J (RAF)

Killed in Flying Accident
1943-January-27
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 AM890

Hudson Mk. V AM890

Taken on strength at No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS. Cat "C" damage at Debert aerodrome at 18:55 hrs on 29 Oct 1941. Cat "B" crash during a forced landing at Bass River, NS (14 miles west of Debert aerodrome) at 12:30 hrs on 15 Dec 1941, following failure of starboard engine. To No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB for crash repairs, 31 Dec 1941 to 29 Jun 1942. To EAC when completed. Cat "A" crash at Debert aerodrome at 16:05 hrs on 27 Jan 1943. The a/c spun in while on short final; all 4 crew, Pilot Officer (RAF) D.M. Bennett (Nav), Pilot Officer (RAF) E.J.H. Nash (Pilot), Flight Sergeant H.R. Leadley (WAG) and Flight Sergeant E. Mark (WAG), were killed. Airframe ownership to No. 4 Repair Depot on 28 Jan 1943 for write off.

1941-10-21 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1941-October-29 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Debert Nova Scotia Names: Hodgson | Kowvers
1941-December-15 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Bass River Nova Scotia Names: Fitzgibbon | Friel | Russell | Whitty
1943-January-27 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bennett | Leadley | Mark | Nash
1943-04-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20