Blick, Claude Wynter Arthur
Killed in Flying Accident 1942-06-25
Birth Date: 1912
Born:
Son of Philip Wynter Robinson Blick and Una Ermine Blick, of Manly, New South Wales, Australia.
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RAAF
Unit
36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Pilot Officer
Service Numbers
411732
Middleton Old Holy Trinity Cemetery, Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)This incident involved multiple aircraft:
- Hudson Mk. III Serial: BW770
All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.
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 Publications36 OTU (36 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 Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:
Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood
Hudson BW770
Hudson Mk. III BW770
First assigned to No. 36 OTU at RCAF Stn Greenwood, NS. Cat "A" crash at 11:20 hrs on 25 Jun 1942, 3 miles south-east of Greenwood when the a/c was seen to circle and spin out of control during a practice mission for single engine approaches and landings. Pilot Officer C.W.A. Blick and Flight Sergeant J.N. Hopkinson were both killed. To No. 4 Repair Depot on 3 Jul 1942 for scrapping.1942-03-16 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-June-25 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Blick | Hopkinson
1942-07-27 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20