Elmwood Cemetery
Dakota FL636 was the only RCAF aircraft lost on 19 Jan 46. Indications are that there were six casualties, NFI.
Watt, Robert Huycke (Flying Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1946-January-19
Birth Date: 1922-July-06
Born:
Parents: Son of Peter C. Watt and Violet Watt, of Winnipeg.
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
6 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Service Numbers
J/18309
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Finadagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)Crew or Other Personnel
Dakota FL636
Unit Desciption
6 OTU (6 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.
C47 Dakota
RCAF.info - RCAF Station Comox BC
Project 44 BCATP
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