Snyder, Gerdan Frederic
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-08-11
Birth Date: 1918-September-23
Born:
Son of Wilson James Snyder and Frances Snyder, of Harrowsmith; husband of Molly V. Snyder, of Ottawa.
Home: Harrowsmith, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
124 Sqn- Squadron
Base
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Pilot Officer
Service Numbers
J/27053
Home
Harrowsmith, Ontario
First Burial
Harrowsmith Cemetery, Harrowsmith, Ontario
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.comThis incident involved multiple aircraft:
- Oxford Mk. V Serial: EB544
All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.
Oxford EB544
Airspeed Oxford
Airspeed A.S. 10 Oxford Mk. II, RCAF (Serial No. AS277), 25, in flight over Saskatchewan, 1942.
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
Oxford Trainer
Wikipedia Oxford Trainer 
Harold A Skaarup Web Page 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