Richards, Elmer Oscar

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-12-11

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Birth Date: 1915-March-16

Born:

Son of Oscar R. Richards and Winnifred H. Richards, of Washago

Home: Washago, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAF

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Flight Lieutenant

Position

Flight Lieutenant

Service Numbers

42886

Home
Google MapWashago, Ontario
First Burial
Google MapProspect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario
36 Operational Training Unit. ,Flight Lieutenant Richards and Sergeant H.L. Wilkins (RAF) were both killed when Hudson aircraft BW 410 crashed.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. III Serial: BW410

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

Findagrave.com

Hudson BW410

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Flight Lieutenant Richards, Elmer Oscar (RAF)
Pilot
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-December-11
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Sergeant Wilkins, Henry Lionel John (RAF)

Killed in Flying Accident
1942-December-11
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

36 OTU (36 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 Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

General NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

General Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson BW410

Hudson Mk. III BW410

Delivered to Debert, NS with TC. Coded "L2" Crashed at 17:25 hrs on 11 Dec 1942, while taking off from No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB, with passengers and parts en route back to No. 36 OTU at RCAF Stn Greenwood, NS. Flight Lieutenant E.O. Richards (pilot) and Flight Sergeant H.L.J. Wilkins were killed and Leading Aircraftman M.J. Morrison was severely injured. The precise cause was not determined.

1942-08-04 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-December-11 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Scoudouc Names: Morrison | Richards | Wilkins
1943-04-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20