Young, Clarence Earl (Second-Lieutenant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1918-November-09

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Birth Date: 1895

Born:

Parents: David John & Catherine Young

Spouse:

Home: Kingston, Ontario.

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

(RAF)

Base

Central Flying School , Upavon, England

Rank

Second-Lieutenant

Position

pilot-trainee

Service Numbers

Final Burial
Google MapUpavon Church Cemetery
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1918-11-09: Young died of his injuries the day after a crash in SE5a, E-1323, while training at CFS, Upavon; He stalled and spun into the ground off a slow speed turn. His aircraft crashed in the Andover area. The cause of death is noted as pilot error in the record in that he failed to maintain sufficient flying speed for his intended manoeuvres.