Pratt, Albert Gordon

Killed in Action 1943-08-11

Birth Date: 1923-March-07

Born:

Son of Harold T. Pratt and Maude E. Pratt, of Stevenson Place

Home: Stevenson Place, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

124 Sqn- Squadron

Base

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Leading Aircraftman

Service Numbers

R/150312

Home
Google MapStevenson Place, Ontario
First Burial
Google MapPinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario
124 Ferry Squadron, Rockcliffe, Ontario. Oxford aircraft EB 544 took off from the airport at Armstrong, Ontario and climbed to 2,000 feet and, while making a turn, the aircraft flicked over on its back, went into a spin and failed to recover before striking the ground five miles south of the airport at Armstrong. The aircraft exploded on impact with complete disintegration, Pilot Officer G.F. Snyder was also killed.

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This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Oxford Mk. V Serial: EB544

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

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Oxford EB544

Leading Aircraftman Pratt, Albert Gordon (RCAF)
aero engine mechanic
Killed in Action
1943-August-11
Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Pilot Officer Snyder, Gerdan Frederic (RCAF)
Pilot
Killed in Flying Accident
1943-August-11
Harrowsmith Cemetery, Harrowsmith, Ontario, Canada

Airspeed Oxford

(Bob Brown Photo)(Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page)
Airspeed A.S. 10 Oxford Mk. II, RCAF (Serial No. AS277), 25, in flight over Saskatchewan, 1942.
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The Airspeed AS.10 Oxford was a twin-engine monoplane aircraft developed and manufactured by Airspeed. It saw widespread use for training British Commonwealth aircrews in navigation, radio-operating, bombing and gunnery roles throughout the Second World War.

The Oxford was developed by Airspeed during the 1930s in response to a requirement for a capable trainer aircraft that conformed with Specification T.23/36, which had been issued by the British Air Ministry. Its basic design is derived from the company's earlier AS.6 Envoy, a commercial passenger aircraft. Performing its maiden flight on 19 June 1937, it was quickly put into production as part of a rapid expansion of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in anticipation of a large-scale conflict.

As a consequence of the outbreak of war, many thousands of Oxfords were ordered by Britain and its allies, including Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Poland, and the United States. Following the end of the conflict, the Oxford continued to achieve export sales for some time, equipping the newly formed air forces of Egypt, India, Israel, and Yugoslavia. It was considered to be a capable trainer aircraft throughout the conflict, as well as being used a general-purpose type. A large number of Oxfords have been preserved on static display.Wikipedia

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Oxford EB544

Oxford Mk. V EB544

Taken on strength early in the war, for use with BCATP. Retained RAF serials.

1943-01-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1943-August-11 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Armstrong Names: Pratt | Snyder
1943-11-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07