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Minnis, William David (Private)

Killed in Flying Accident 1980-October-15

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Birth Date: 1959-November-19 (age 20)

Born: Toronto, Ontario

Son of Robert William and Joan Marylin Minnis of West Hill, Ontario. Brother of Richard, Karen and Frances.

Home: Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment: Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment Date: 1978-02-22

Service
RCAF
Unit
 Trenton
Base
RCAF Stn Trenton
Rank
Private
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
Service Numbers
N81021637

Hercules C-130E-LM 10312

Unspecified 1980-October-15 to 1980-October-15

Serving with No.436 Squadron, CFB Trenton, Ontario, at time of crash. Searching for lost helicopter, crashed 13 kilometres (8.1 miles) west of Chapais, Quebec on 15 October 1980. 8 fatalities, including Capt. R.K. Kavanaugh; Capt. M.D. Salmons; and Master Corp. A.A. Woodham. 2 survivors. 15 October 1980 - Cat “A” write-off

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Crew on Hercules C-130E-LM 10312

Lockheed C-130 Hercules CC-130

CC-130H Hercules
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The CC-130H Hercules is primarily used for search and rescue operations. While it also carries out transport missions, its main focus is saving lives through the Canadian Armed Forces' search and rescue mandate. It has a range of more than 7,200 kilometres and can transport approximately 80 passengers, operate on short unpaved runways and fly in severe weather conditions. These capabilities make the CC-130H an excellent aircraft for search and rescue operations over the vast span of Canada's central and northern regions. RCAF Web Page

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CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF On Strength (39), RCAF 400 Squadron (1), Canadian Aircraft Losses (8)
last update: 2021-10-26 23:25:58

Hercules C-130E-LM 10312

Ex USAF 64-17631. With 435 (T) Squadron, RCAF Station Namao, Alberta. Used by 436 (T) Squadron, RCAF Station Uplands, Ontario.

From 130312
Serving with 436 Squadron, CFB Trenton, Ontario, at time of crash, 15 Oct 1980. Cat “A” write-off.

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1965-04-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1970-05-27 Serial Change Became CAF 130312 . 2019-08-20
1980-10-15 Struck off Strength 2021-11-09

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