Flame-out shortly after take-off. Crashed while attempting to return to runway. Flying Officer George Collingwood RCAF J/70158 KIFA Field Of Honour Cemetery, Vancouver, BC.
Collingwood, George (Flying Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1952-August-25

Birth Date: 1932-July-13
Born:
Parents: George & Letitia Collingwood of Vancouver, BC
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
1 (F) OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
70158
Unit Desciption
1 (F) OTU (1 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.
NO1 OTU Bagotville