Finn, Martin Willard

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-10-10

Birth Date: 1920-April-03

Born:

Home: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

R/117269
Prev: R/117629

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First Burial
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36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft BW 703 lost while engaged in a navigational exercise. Sergeants E.P. Badmington, D. Edmond (RAF), and J. Elder (RAF) were also killed.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. III Serial: BW703

All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.

Findagrave.com

Hudson BW703

Sergeant Badmington, Edward Price (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Male Head

Sergeant Edmond, David (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
cemetery unknown

Male Head

Sergeant Elder, John Jardine (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
cemetery unknown

Sergeant Finn, Martin Willard (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-October-10
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
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.

YouTube Hudson

Wikipedia Wikipedia Hudson

unvetted Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrel Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

36 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.
DH Mosquito

More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

unvetted Source NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson BW703

Hudson Mk. III BW703

First assigned to No. 36 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Greenwood, NS. To No. 4 Repair Depot on 14 October 1942 for scrapping, following a crash.

1942-03-16 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-October-10 Accident: 36 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Badmington | Edmond | Elder | Finn
1943-03-18 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20