Summerwill, John Leslie
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-06-05
Birth Date: 1921-February-03
Born:
Son of John and Cassie L. Summerwill, of Sprucedale, Ontario.
Home: Sprucedale, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Pilot Officer
Service Numbers
J/24806
Home
Sprucedale, Ontario
First Burial
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.comHudson FK409
Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18
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.
Hudson
Wikipedia Hudson 
Harold A Skaarup Web Page 
Hudon - Kestrel Publications31 OTU (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.