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5 Operational Training Unit, Boundary Bay, British Columbia. Died in the crash of Mitchell HD 314 along with 2 other crew mates, Please see below for other fatalities.
Kitson, Derek Ronald Lonsdale (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1945-May-11
Birth Date: 1924-October-08
Born:
Parents: Son of James William and Clarise Lonsdale Kitson, of Beverley, Yorkshire, England.
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Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAFVR
Unit
5 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Boundary Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Service Numbers
167994
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Mitchell HD314
Accident Card - North American Mitchell Mitchell II series ii serial:HD314
This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1945-May-11. Mitchell II s/n HD314.
This accident involved 3 people. Jackson F, Jones JA, Kitson DR
This accident had 3 fatalities. Pilot Officer Derek Ronald Lonsdale Kitson RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:167994 Mitchell HD314, Sergeant John Arthur Jones RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1351966 Mitchell HD314, Sergeant Frederick Jackson RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1674598 Mitchell HD314
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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