Macleod, Allan Allister
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-07-26
Birth Date: 1920-January-14
Born: Russell Township, Ontario
Son of late John Archibald and Levina (nee Wylie) MacLeod, of Ottawa, Ontario; husband of Irene Dorothy (nee Skinner) MacLeod, of Ottawa, Ontario.
Home: Ottawa, Ontario
Enlistment: Ottawa, Ontario
Enlistment Date: 1940-06-21
Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Position
Warrant Officer 1st Class
Service Numbers
R/54058
Home
Ottawa, Ontario
First Burial
Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.comThis incident involved multiple aircraft:
- Hudson Mk. VI Serial: FK539
All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.
Hudson FK539
Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18
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.
Hudson
Wikipedia Hudson 
Harold A Skaarup Web Page 
Hudon - Kestrel Publications31 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.
Hudson FK539
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
Used by No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS. Cat "A" crash at Mabou, NS (on the west coast of Cape Breton Island) on 6 Aug 1943. The a/c was on a navigation exercise and went missing with a crew of five. Pilot Officer R.J. Parr (pilot), Pilot Officer H. Smith (nav), Flight Sergeant C.O. Legroulx (WAG), Flight Sergeant J.M.C. L'Heureux (WAG) and Warrant Officer Class 1 A.A. McLeod (Staff WAG) were all killed. To No. 4 Repair Depot on 7 Aug 1943, for salvage.1942-09-29 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-July-26 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Mabou Mtnorth Cape Breton Names: L'heureux | Legroulx | McLeod | Parr | Smith
1943-11-04 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20