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Richards, Elmer Oscar (Flight Lieutenant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-December-11

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Birth Date: 1915-March-16 (age 27)

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

husband of Thelma Joyce Richards, of Toronto.

Home: Washago, Ontario

Service
RAF
Unit
36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Flight Lieutenant
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
Pilot
Service Numbers
42886
36 Operational Training Unit. ,F/L Richards and Sgt H.L. Wilkins (RAF) were both killed when Hudson aircraft BW 410 crashed.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Find-A-Grave.com Find-A-Grave.com

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Burial
Google Map Prospect Cemetery, Canada
West half Sec 1 Civil Grave 601

Crew on Hudson Mk. III BW410

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
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.

YouTube Hudson

Wkikpedia Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrek Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF On Strength (247), RCAF 400 Squadron (2), Canadian Aircraft Losses (245), Canadian Ferried (1)
last update: 2021-12-21 01:36:53

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 LAC 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

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF) (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

  • RAF Roundel RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

  • General NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

  • Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

    • 1942-03-01 Primary Location Greenwood NS Canada Currently CFB Greenwood N.S. Ident CYZX

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