Waters, Edward George (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-July-14

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Birth Date: 1923

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Parents: Son of Edward Waters, and of Caroline E. Waters, of Romford, Essex, England.

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAFVR

Unit

5 OTU- Operational Training Unit

Base

Boundary Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

1387364

Memorial Location
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5 Operational Training Unit, Boundary Bay, British Columbia. Mitchell Aircraft was reported missing 1944-07-14. Later found to have struck the side of Skihist Mountain (about 40 miles east of Whistler, BC), at the 700 foot level. Wreckage was reported in 1960, but crash site was not visited until 1961. No human remains were identified. Wreckage field suggested the aircraft struck high ground at high speed, and the pilot's seat was probably occupied when it crashed. Sergeant E.G. Waters, Flying Officer L.R. Hannah, Pilot Officer D. Johnston, Pilot Officer J.W.C. Reeve were apparently killed in the crash, no bodies were recovered.

Accident Card - North American Mitchell Mitchell II series ii serial:HD319

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1944-July-14. Mitchell II s/n HD319.

This accident involved 4 people. Hannah RL, Johnston D, Reeve JWC, Waters EG

This accident had 4 fatalities. Flying Officer Lionel Richard Hannah RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:159853 Mitchell HD319, Pilot Officer Douglas Johnston RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:B/155378 Mitchell HD319, Sergeant Edward George Waters RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:1387364 Mitchell HD319, Pilot Officer John William Christopher Reeve RAFVR Killed in Flying Accident service no:165334 Mitchell HD319

Unit Desciption

5 OTU (5 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.
NO5 OTU Boundary Bay
5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Boundary Bay, British Columbia. The former station is now the Boundary Bay Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Boundary Bay can be found at

Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF.Info

A Detachment of 5 Operational Training Unit was established at RCAF Station Abbotsford, British Columbia. The former Station is now the Abbotsford International Airport. More information on the RCAF Station at Abbotsford can be found at

Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF.Info

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