Canora, Saskatchewan
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft BW 401 was on a cross-country navigation exercise when the weather conditions deteriorated unexpectedly at base. The aircrew acknowledged an r/t message diverting the aircraft to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Hudson struck high ground while in level flight and completely disintegrated. Pilot Officer P.A. Rogers, Sergeants J.K. Hobson, A.W. Cooke, and Pilot Officer J.A. Bursill (RAAF) were also killed.
Vincent, Howard James (Sergeant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1942-August-10
Birth Date: 1916-March-31
Born: Canna, Saskatchewan
Parents: Son of Hedley W. Vincent and May (nee Hawthorne. Vincent, of Canora, Saskatchewan.
Spouse: Husband of Phyllis Effie (nee Drake) Vincent. Father of Darryl James and Bonnie Lynn of Canora, Saskatchewan.
Home: Canora, Saskatchewan
Enlistment: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Enlistment Date: 1941-May-01
Service
RCAF
Unit
31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/98849
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Hudson serial: BW401
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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.
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Hudson Mk. III BW401
With No. 31 Operational Training Unit at Debert, NS when taken on RCAF books. Crashed on Dalhousie Mountain, near Scotsburn, NS in the early morning on 10 August 1942. On cross country exercise, ordered to divert to Charlottetown, PEI due to deteriorating weather at Debert. Acknowledged order, struck mountain top at cruise speed en route to Charlottetown and completely disintegrated. All crew killed, including Pilot Officer J.A. Bursill (or Bursil?), RAAF; Pilot Officer A. Rogers, Sgt. A.W. Cooke; Sgt. J.K. Hobson; Sgt. H.J. Vincent. Ownership to No. 4 Repair Depot on 13 August 1942 for write off. Memorial service for victims held on 66th anniversary of crash, 10 August 2008, at crash site.1941-12-22 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1942-August-10 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Pictou County Nova Scotia Names: Bursill | Cooke | Hobson | Rogers | Vincent
1942-11-12 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
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Unit Desciption
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.
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