Confirmed CWGC
Dakota 636 crash at Ptolemy Mountain, Coleman, AB
OTTAWA (PINECREST) CEMETERY Plot 119. Sec. L.
Lowe, Richard Brockwell (Leading Aircraftman)
Killed in Flying Accident 1946-January-19

Birth Date: 1925
Born:
Parents: Son of Richard C. Lowe and Ruth Lowe, of Ottawa.
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
6 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Position
AEM
Service Numbers
R/254807
Crew or Other Personnel
Dakota FL636
Unit Desciption
6 OTU (6 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.
C47 Dakota