Calgary, Alberta
Belyea was building up his hours at solo flying in Camel C-8322 when his aircraft was struck from the rear by Camel C-96 flown by Lt. Austin Wyard Blackie (Canadian). The collision cause the collapse of his left side wings and the right side wings of C96. They stuck together in the crash and spun to the ground. Belyea and Blackie were both killed.
Belyea, Arthur Fred (Second-Lieutenant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1918-September-17
Birth Date: 1894-October-21
Born: Penetanguishene, Ontario
Parents: John E. & Sarah Belyea
Spouse: unmarried
Home: Calgary, Alberta
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
(OT) TS- Training Squadron (RAF)
Base
29 TDS Beaulieu England
Rank
Second-Lieutenant
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
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