Campbell, Norman Mccallum (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-August-10

Leading Aircraftman Norman Mccallum Campbell RCAF

Birth Date: 1915-November-23

Born: Christieville, Morin Heights, Quebec

Parents: John Campbell & Eva Mary Ellis

Spouse:

Home: Montreal, Quebec (parents)

Enlistment: Montral, Quebec

Enlistment Date: 1942-June-04

Service

RCAF

Unit

5 OTU- Operational Training Unit

Base

Boundary Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

air frame mechanic

Service Numbers

R/171043

Home
Google MapMontreal, Quebec (parents)
Final Burial
Google MapMount Royal Cemetery
Sec G943 Grave 427

Accident Card - North American Mitchell Mitchell II series ii serial:FW274

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1944-August-10. Mitchell s/n FW274.

This accident involved 6 people. Campbell MN, Diggins AG, Duff AE, Head WH, Hill ME, Jackson WJC

This accident had 1 fatality. Leading Aircraftman Norman Mccallum Campbell RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:R/171043 Mitchell FW274

Unit Desciption

5 OTU (5 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.
NO5 OTU Boundary Bay
5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Boundary Bay, British Columbia. The former station is now the Boundary Bay Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Boundary Bay can be found at

Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF.Info

A Detachment of 5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Abbotsford, British Columbia. The former Station is now the Abbotsford International Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Abbotsford can be found at

Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF.Info

Project 44 BCATP

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