Charles, Edward Andrew
Killed in Flying Accident 1953-10-27
Birth Date: 1930-December-15
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Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
3 (AW) OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
RCAF Station North Bay
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Flying Officer
Service Numbers
204097
Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaThe CF-100, operated by the No. 3 Operational Training Unit was in company of a second CF-100, flying quite low near Restoule, Ontario. One of the aircraft then dipped below tree level and a flash was seen in the night sky.
The aircraft was found near the eastern end of Bass Lake, having disintegrated in flames. The bodies of both crew members, Flying Officer E.A. Charles and Flying Officer G.R. Ormiston, were found near the wreckage.
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Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)Canuck 18141
Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Clunk
The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") was a Canadian jet interceptor/fighter in service during the Cold War both in NATO bases in Europe and as part of NORAD. The CF-100 was the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production, serving primarily with the RCAF and the Canadian Armed Forces, and also in small numbers in Belgium. For its day, the CF-100 featured a short takeoff run and high climb rate, making it well suited to its role as an interceptor.
Production consisted of 5 pre-production CF-100 Mk. 2 aircraft, 74 machine gun armed CF-100 Mk. 3 aircraft, 280 CF-100 Mk. 4 aircraft armed with both machine guns and rocket pods, and 331 CF-100 Mk. 5 aircraft armed only with rocket pods.Harold Skaarup web page
Avro Canuck CF-100
Wikipedia Avro Canuck 
Harold A Skaarup Web Page 3 (AW) OTU (3 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.
RCAF.info - RCAF Station Patricia Bay B.C.