Regina, Saskatchewan
32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Anson aircraft 6974 crashed in flames at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. P/Os J.H. Briggs (RAF), G.H. Gould (RAF), and Sergeant K.C. Huard (RAF) were also killed.
Schwab, John Hubert (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-June-04
Birth Date: 1920
Born:
Parents: Son of Carl Henry and Bertha Schwab, of Regina.
Spouse:
Home: Regina, Saskatchewan
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
32 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
J/16012
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Finadagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)Crew or Other Personnel
Anson 6974
Accident Card - Avro Anson Mk. I serial:6974
This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1943-June-04. Anson I s/n 6974.
This accident involved 4 people. Briggs JH, Gould GH, Huard KC, Schwab JH
This accident had 4 fatalities. Pilot Officer Gordon Hugh Gould RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:151720 Anson 6974, Flight Sergeant Kenneth Charles Huard RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1313268 Anson 6974, Pilot Officer Jack Hanson Briggs RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:151722 Anson 6974, Pilot Officer John Hubert Schwab RCAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:J/16012 Anson 6974
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:
RCAF.info - Patricia Bay, British Columbia
BC Aviation Museum Video On History Of Pat Bay
Project 44 BCATP
YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy