Fearnley, James French (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-November-30

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Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: Son of Arthur and Anne Jane Fearnley, of Brampton, Cumberland, England.

Spouse:

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAFVR

Unit

32 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

999804

Final Burial
Google MapRoyal Oak Burial Park
Sec D Plot 21 Grave 13

Accident Card - Handley Page Hampden Mk. I serial:AN131

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1943-November-30. Hampden s/n AN131.

This accident involved 2 people. Fearnley JF, Pettit L

This accident had 2 fatalities. Sergeant Leslie Petit RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1600923 Hampden AN131, Sergeant James French Fearnley RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:999804 Hampden AN131

Unit Desciption

32 OTU (32 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.
Avro Anson

More information on the RCAF Station at Patricia Bay, British Columbia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Patricia Bay, British Columbia

Museum BC Aviation Museum Video On History Of Pat Bay

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

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