Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft FK 443 failed to return from an anti-sub patrol over the Atlantic Ocean. Sergeants H.S. Fraser, A.W. Young, and E. Pattison (RAF) were also killed.
Horton, Arthur John (Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1943-October-30
Birth Date: 1920-February-20
Born:
Parents: Son of Albert Dennis and Nellie Marion Horton.
Spouse:
Home: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/124761
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Hudson FK443
Accident Card - Lockheed Hudson Mk. VI serial:FK443
This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1943-October-30. Hudson VI s/n FK443.
This accident involved 4 people. Young AW, Pattison E, Fraser HST, Horton AJ
This accident had 4 fatalities. Sergeant E Pattison RAF Killed in Action service no: Hudson FK443, Sergeant Arthur John Horton RCAF Killed in Action service no:R/124761 Hudson FK443, Sergeant Alan Wilmot Young RCAF Killed in Action service no:R/159283 Hudson FK443, Sergeant Harold Seymour Thomas Fraser RCAF Killed in Action service no:R/76056 Hudson FK443
Hudson serial: FK443
Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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.
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Hudson FK443
Hudson Mk. VI FK443
Used by No. 36 OTU at Greenwood, NS. Cat "B" damage near Kawkesbury (possibly Port Hawkesbury on Cape Breton Island), NS at 21:30 hrs on 6 Jan 1943. The a/c was forced landed in open field during local flying but with no injuries. To Clark Ruse Aircraft for repairs, 21 Jan to 20 Jul 1943. To EAC when completed. Reported missing at sea during an ASW patrol from Derbert on 29 Oct 1943. The crew of four including: Flight Sergeant A.W. Young (pilot), Flight Sergeant E. Pattison (Nav), Flight Sergeant H.S.T. Fraser (WAG) and Flight Sergeant A.J. Horton (WAG) were killed. Records to No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB on 5 Nov 1943 for write off.1942-09-18 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-January-06 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia Names: Pedder | Weber
1943-October-30 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: At Sea Names: Fraser | Horton | Pattison | Young
1944-01-18 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20
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.
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