Downey, California
Blackie died in Sopwith Camel C-96. The left main planes of Camel C-8322 and right plane of Camel C-96 both collapsed after a mid-air collision and both spun to the ground, probably during photography. The pilot of the other Camel, Lt. A. F. Belyea was also killed in the crash.
Blackie, Austin Wyard (Lieutenant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1918-September-17
Birth Date: 1895-November-17
Born: Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Parents: John & Mary Blackie
Spouse: unmarried
Home: Downey, California
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
(OT) TS- Training Squadron (RAF)
Base
29 TDS Beaulieu England
Rank
Lieutenant
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
1003045
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