McDowell, John Nelson (Flying Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-June-10

Flying Officer John Nelson McDowell RCAF

Birth Date: 1920-July-26

Born:

Parents: Son of Robert McDowell, and of Agnes McDowell, of Toronto, Ontario.

Spouse:

Home: Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Pilot

Service Numbers

J/26136

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Accident Card - de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk. XX serial:KB163

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1944-June-10. Mosquito MB.B-20 s/n KB163.

This accident involved 2 people. Fuller RA, Mcdowell JN

This accident had 2 fatalities. Sergeant Ronald Allen Fuller RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1603956 Mosquito KB163, Flying Officer John Nelson McDowell RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/26136 Mosquito KB163

Unit Desciption

36 OTU (36 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.
DH Mosquito

More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Unvetted Source NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

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