Tate, John Chapple (Flying Officer)

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.

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Hudson BW685

Hudson Mk. III BW685

Noted on 12 Feb 1942 as one of 55 Hudsons released off a British Lend Lease contract. First assigned to No. 31 OTU at Debert, NS, noted as on loan from RAF. Later with No. 11 (BR) Sqn, RCAF Stn Dartmouth, NS. Coded "T". The a/c went missing on 25 Oct 1942 during an operational convoy escort sortie with that unit from Mont Joli, QC. The a/c was later discovered to have crashed approximately 20 miles NE of Chandler, QC. The a/c may have had an engine fire and was attempting a forced landing. The crew of four including Pilot Officer E.R. Hodge (pilot), Flying Officer F. Tate (Ops O), Pilot Officer E. Davies (nav) and Flight Sergeant R.A. Martin (WAG), were all killed. Application for write off dated 4 Nov 1942, from No. 4 Repair Depot, Scoudouc, NB

1942-02-16 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-September-08 Accident: 126 Squadron Loc: Aerodrome Names: Thomspon
1942-October-14 Accident: 11 Squadron Loc: Chandler Quebec Names: Davies | Hodge | Martin | Tate
1943-03-24 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20