Confirmed CVWM
Dakota 636 crashed Ptolemy Mountain near Coleman, Alberta
CHILLIWACK (ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada
Grave Reference: Plot 41. Block C.
Norris, James Leonard (Flying Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1946-January-19

Birth Date: 1925
Born:
Parents: Son of James William and Emma Norris, of Chilliwack.
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
6 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
WAG
Service Numbers
J/94193
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