Young, Alan Wilmot

Killed in Action 1943-10-30

Birth Date: 1916-April-13

Born:

Son of Robert McBeath Young and Frances Wilmot Young. B.A. (University of Alberta).

Home: Canmore, Alberta

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

R/159283

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Google MapCanmore, Alberta
First Burial
Google MapOttawa War Memorial, Ottawa Ontario
31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, 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)

This incident involved multiple aircraft:

  1. Hudson Mk. VI Serial: FK443

All the above aircraft in the above list are referenced in this report.

Findagrave.com

Hudson FK443

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Sergeant Fraser, Harold Seymour Thomas (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Action
1943-October-30
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Sergeant Horton, Arthur John (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Action
1943-October-30
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Sergeant Pattison, E (RAF)

Killed in Action
1943-October-30
cemetery unknown

Sergeant Young, Alan Wilmot (RCAF)
Pilot
Killed in Action
1943-October-30
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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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 Wikipedia Hudson

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrel Publications 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.
More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

General History 31 OTU by Maj (Ret) G.D. Madigan

General Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

Project 44 BCATP

General Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy

Hudson FK443

Hudson Mk. VI FK443

Used by No. 36 OTU at Greenwood, NS. Cat "B" damage near Kawkesbury (possibly Port Hawkesbury on Cape Breton Island), NS at 21:30 hrs on 6 Jan 1943. The a/c was forced landed in open field during local flying but with no injuries. To Clark Ruse Aircraft for repairs, 21 Jan to 20 Jul 1943. To EAC when completed. Reported missing at sea during an ASW patrol from Derbert on 29 Oct 1943. The crew of four including: Flight Sergeant A.W. Young (pilot), Flight Sergeant E. Pattison (Nav), Flight Sergeant H.S.T. Fraser (WAG) and Flight Sergeant A.J. Horton (WAG) were killed. Records to No. 4 Repair Depot at Scoudouc, NB on 5 Nov 1943 for write off.

1942-09-18 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command 2019-08-20
1943-January-06 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia Names: Pedder | Weber
1943-October-30 Accident: 31 Operational Training Unit Loc: At Sea Names: Fraser | Horton | Pattison | Young
1944-01-18 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20