Hazelwood Cemetery
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.
Johnson, Richard (Sergeant)
Killed in Vehicle Accident 1945-March-03
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
School Daily Diary Entry - 1945-03-03
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)Unit Desciption
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.
NO5 OTU Boundary Bay
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