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Robertson, Ian (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-April-02

Birth Date: 1921-July-22 (age 22)

Son of Alexander and Annie Robertson; husband of Violet Robertson, of Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A.

Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
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
Navigator Bomb Aimer
Service Numbers
J/38435
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing.

Canada Source Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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

Pilot Officer Ian Robertson has no known grave.

Crew on Hudson Mk. VI FK541

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. VI FK541

Used by No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS. Cat “B” damage at Derbert aerodrome at 13:35 hrs on 30 Jan 1943, when the undercarriage struck a snow bank at the end of the runway. To No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB for repairs, 2 Feb to 3 Nov 1943, back to No. 31 OTU when completed. Allocated to No. 4 RD for write off on 3 Apr 1944, after being reported missing at sea on a night operational training exercise on 2 Apr 1944 with four crew on board. Pilot Officer I.W. Horton (pilot), Pilot Officer J.I. Robertson (nav), Flight Sergeant CG. Keegan (WAG) and Flight Sergeant J.A.R. Renaud (WAG) were all killed. The body of Flight Sergeant Keegan was found in a dinghy by a searching navy vessel two days later.
1942-09-25 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-January-30 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Boyle | Ingram | James
1944-April-02 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Horton | Keegan | Renaud | Robertson
1944-06-09 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF) (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. More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

  • RAF Roundel RCAF.info - Debert, Nova Scotia

  • General History 31 OTU by Maj (Ret) G.D. Madigan

  • General Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

    • 1941-06-03 Primary Location Debert NS Canada Currently site of Delbert Airport Ident CCQ3

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