Robertson, Ian

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-04-02

Birth Date: 1921-July-22

Born:

Son of Alexander and Annie Robertson; husband of Violet Robertson, of Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A.

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/38435

Home
Google MapWinnipeg, Manitoba
First Burial
Google MapOttawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.findagrave.com

Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. VI Serial: FK541

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

Findagrave.com

Hudson FK541

Flying Officer Horton, Ian Mclane (RCAF)
Pilot
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-April-02
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Flight Sergeant Keegan, Charles Clement (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-April-02
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Flight Sergeant Renaud, Joseph Alaric Roland (RCAF)
Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-April-02
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Pilot Officer Robertson, Ian (RCAF)
Navigator Bomb Aimer
Killed in Flying Accident
1944-April-02
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, 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 FK541

Hudson Mk. VI FK541

Used by No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS. Cat "B" damage at Derbert aerodrome at 13:35 hrs on 30 Jan 1943, when the undercarriage struck a snow bank at the end of the runway. To No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB for repairs, 2 Feb to 3 Nov 1943, back to No. 31 OTU when completed. Allocated to No. 4 RD for write off on 3 Apr 1944, after being reported missing at sea on a night operational training exercise on 2 Apr 1944 with four crew on board. Pilot Officer I.W. Horton (pilot), Pilot Officer J.I. Robertson (nav), Flight Sergeant CG. Keegan (WAG) and Flight Sergeant J.A.R. Renaud (WAG) were all killed. The body of Flight Sergeant Keegan was found in a dinghy by a searching navy vessel two days later.

1942-09-25 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-January-30 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Boyle | Ingram | James
1944-April-02 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Horton | Keegan | Renaud | Robertson
1944-06-09 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20