Sydney, Nova Scotia
31 Operational Training Unit Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing. Addendum: - Sgt. Fitzner from Sydney, Nova Scotia not Halifax. Detail provided by D.A. Stallard, Trenton, Nova Scotia.
Fitzner, Carl Patrick (Sergeant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1944-February-21
Birth Date: 1922-March-17
Born:
Parents: Son of John Robert and Mary Marget Fitzner, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Spouse:
Home: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
RCAF Stn. Debert, Nova Scotia
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/183177
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Finadagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)Crew or Other Personnel
Hudson AM729
Accident Card - Lockheed Hudson Mk. V serial:AM729
This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1944-February-21. Hudson V s/n AM729.
This accident involved 4 people. Bryant JR, Fitzner CP, Jonas GA, Robinson D
This accident had 4 fatalities. Sergeant Carl Patrick Fitzner RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:R/183177 Hudson AM729, Flight Sergeant James Roy Bryant RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:R/67217 Hudson AM729, Sergeant D Robinson RAF Killed in Flying Accident service no: Hudson AM729, Sergeant G J Jonas RAF Killed in Flying Accident service no: Hudson AM729
Unit Desciption
31 OTU (31 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.
Lockheed Hudson
RCAF.info - Debert, Nova Scotia
History 31 OTU by Maj (Ret) G.D. Madigan
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