Johnson, Richard

Killed in Vehicle Accident 1945-03-03

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Birth Date: 1918-May-22

Born:

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, of Burnley, Lancashire, England

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAFVR

Unit

5 OTU- Operational Training Unit

Base

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

2227209

First Burial
Google MapHazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Sergeant R. Johnson and Sergeant D. Williamson were involved in a rollover of RCAF Fuel Tender Truck 34-643. The rollover occurred west of Langley Prairie, British Columbia. According to the daily diary neither of the Sergeants were authorized drivers of the equipment. Sergeant Johnson was killed and Sergeant Williamson was severely injured.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Findagrave.com

5 OTU (5 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.
5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Boundary Bay, British Columbia. The former station is now the Boundary Bay Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Boundary Bay can be found at

Canada Primary Source RCAF.Info

A Detachment of 5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Abbotsford, British Columbia. The former Station is now the Abbotsford International Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Abbotsford can be found at

Canada Primary Source RCAF.Info

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