Platson, Paul (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-July-22

Pilot Officer Paul Platson RCAF

Birth Date: 1915

Born:

Parents: Son of John and Anna Platson, of Winnipeg.

Spouse:

Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Air Gunner

Service Numbers

J/11600

Home
Google MapWinnipeg, Manitoba
Final Burial
Google MapElmwood Cemetery
Sec 12A Grave 1355

Accident Card - Lockheed Hudson Mk. V serial:AM766

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1942-July-22. Hudson V s/n AM766.

This accident involved 4 people. Brown SH, Hopkinson RG, Platsom P, Walker BS

This accident had 1 fatality. Pilot Officer Paul Platson RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/11600 Hudson AM766

Unit Desciption

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.
Lockheed Hudson
More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Debert, Nova Scotia

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

Unvetted Source Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

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