Calgary, Alberta1 Operational Training Unit, based at RAF Slilloth (part of Coastal Command). Hudson AM608 was on a night training flight when it flew into a hillside at Kirkrnichael, Isle of Man. Flight Sergeants,Gilbert, Kelner,Wells, and Sergeant Gardner (RAFVR), were killed.
Kelner, Clarence William (Flight Sergeant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1942-September-21
Birth Date: 1921
Born:
Parents: Son of Eric and Hilma Kelner, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Home: Calgary, Alberta
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Enlistment Date: unkown date
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RCAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
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Flight Sergeant
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/77769
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Hudson AM608
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Hudson Mk. V AM608
Operational 1942-September-21 to 1942-September-21
(C) OTU (RAF) RAF Slilloth
1 Operational Training Unit, based at RAF Slilloth (part of Coastal Command). Hudson AM608 was on a night training flight when it flew into a hillside at Kirkrnichael, Isle of Man. Flight Sergeants,Gilbert, Kelner,Wells, and Sergeant Gardner (RAFVR), were killed.
Hudson serial: AM608
Lockheed Hudson
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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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Hudon - Kestrel PublicationsHudson AM608 Mk. V - Operational - 1942-09-21 to 1942-09-21
Squadron: (C) OTU (RAF)
Start Date: 1942-09-21
Completion Date: 1942-09-21
Mission: Operational
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1 Operational Training Unit, based at RAF Slilloth (part of Coastal Command). Hudson AM608 was on a night training flight when it flew into a hillside at Kirkrnichael, Isle of Man. Flight Sergeants,Gilbert, Kelner,Wells, and Sergeant Gardner (RAFVR), were killed.