Ursel, Clifford Bernard (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-06-05

Birth Date: 1922-June-24

Born:

Son of Bernard and Bertha Ursel, of Fort William, Ontario.

Home: Fort William, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Pilot Officer

Service Numbers

J/24803

Home

Fort William, Ontario

Memorial Location

Ottawa War Memorial
Panel 2 Column 4

31 Operational Training Unit, Debut, 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)

Hudson FK409

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Wireless Air Gunner
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Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Navigator
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Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Navigator
Killed in Flying Accident
1943-June-05
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Pilot Officer Ursel, Clifford Bernard (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Flying Accident
1943-June-05
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.

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 Hudson

unvetted Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page

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.