Platson, Paul

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-07-22

Birth Date: 1915

Born:

Son of John and Anna Platson, of Winnipeg.

Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Pilot Officer

Service Numbers

J/11600

Home
Google MapWinnipeg, Manitoba
First Burial
Google MapElmwood Cemetery At Winnipeg, Manitoba
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Pilot Officer Platson was the only casualty when Hudson aircraft AM 766 crashed into some trees, during a radio range practice, at Wentworth, Nova Scotia.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. V Serial: AM766

All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.

Findagrave.com

Hudson AM766

Pilot Officer Platson, Paul (RCAF)
Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1942-July-22
Elmwood Cemetery, Hespeler Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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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.

YouTube Hudson

Wikipedia Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrel Publications Hudon - Kestrel Publications

31 OTU (31 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.
More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

General History 31 OTU by Maj (Ret) G.D. Madigan

General Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

Project 44 BCATP

General Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson AM766

Hudson Mk. V AM766

Damaged at the Patricia Bay, BC aerodrome at 17:00 on 2 June 1941, reported by No. 120 (BR) Squadron. Originally classified Category A, but subsequently repaired? Not yet on RCAF books at this time, this may have been an RAF Category A incident. Probably ferrying to eastern Canada from California at this time. Category B damage at Dorval airport at 11:30 on 23 October 1941. To Trans-Canada Airlines for crash repairs on 1 November 1941, with 414:10 logged time. To No. 3 Training Command books on 3 November 1941. To Eastern Air Command on 27 April 1942. With No. 31 Operational Training Unit at Debert, NS when it crashed into trees near Henworth, NB (not found?) during radio range practice at 13:00 hrs on 22 Jul 1942 after an engine failure. One of the WAGs, Pilot Officer P. Platson was fatally injured. The rest of the crew, Pilot Officer S.H. Brown (pilot), Pilot Officer B.S. Walker (Observer) and Flight Sergeant R.C, Hopkinson (WAG) were all injured but survived. Airframe to No. 4 Repair Depot for scrapping on 24 Jul 1942

1941-06-26 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1941-October-23 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Dorval Airport Names: Brant | Golberg | Nussbaum | Triggs
1942-July-22 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Wentworth Nova Scotia Names: Brown | Hopkinson | Platsom | Walker
1942-10-23 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20