Pringle, Terence Alexander (Squadron Leader)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-January-16

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Birth Date: 1914-October-08

Born:

Parents: Son of George A. Pringle, M.D., and of Amy J. Pringle, of Cranham, Upminster, Essex, England. B.Sc.

Spouse:

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAFVR

Unit

32 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Squadron Leader

Position

Service Numbers

78022

Memorial Location
Google MapOttawa War Memorial
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Crew or Other Personnel

Expeditor HB100

Flight Lieutenant Harry Woodward Donkersley RCAF

Flight Lieutenant Donkersley, Harry Woodward (RCAF)
Pilot
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-January-16
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Squadron Leader James Gerard Flaherty RCAF

Squadron Leader Flaherty, James Gerard (RCAF)
Navigator
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-January-16
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Squadron Leader Terence Alexander Pringle RAFVR

Squadron Leader Pringle, Terence Alexander (RAFVR)

Killed in Flying Accident
1944-January-16
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Flying Officer Ernest Sowerby RCAF

Flying Officer Sowerby, Ernest (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-January-16
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Accident Card - Beechcraft Expeditor Mk. II serial:HB100

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1944-January-16. Beechcraft Expeditor s/n HB100.

This accident involved 4 people. Donkersley W, Flaherty JG, Pringle JTA, Sowerby E

This accident had 4 fatalities. Squadron Leader Terence Alexander Pringle RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:78022 Expeditor HB100, Flight Lieutenant Harry Woodward Donkersley RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/8203 Expeditor HB100, Flying Officer Ernest Sowerby RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/36500 Expeditor HB100, Squadron Leader James Gerard Flaherty RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/2826 Expeditor HB100

Unit Desciption

32 OTU (32 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.
Avro Anson

More information on the RCAF Station at Patricia Bay, British Columbia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Patricia Bay, British Columbia

Museum BC Aviation Museum Video On History Of Pat Bay

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy