Johnson, RR (Sergeant)

Survived 1942-December-08

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Service

RCAF

Unit

32 (OT) OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Patricia Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Wireless Operator/Air Gunner

Service Numbers

R/134008

32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, BC. Hampden I aircraft AN 132 attempting to take off for a training exercise, ran into rough ground and had the landing gear collapse. The crew all survived, safe

Sergeant RR Johnson (RCAF) survived, safe

Please see Reid, JB for complete crew list and flight detail

Accident Card - Handley Page Hampden Mk. I serial:AN132

This accident involved 1 aircraft on 1942-December-08. Hampden s/n AN132.

This accident involved 4 people. Cordingley RS, Johnson RR, Reid JB, Vevers E

This accident had 4 fatalities. Flight Sergeant John Bertram Reid RCAF Survived service no:R/114641 Hampden AN132, Sergeant Ronald Stott Cordingley RAFVR Survived service no:114967 Hampden AN132, Sergeant RR Johnson RCAF Survived service no:R/134008 Hampden AN132, Sergeant Eric Vevers RAFVR Survived service no:1149764 Hampden AN132

Unit Desciption

32 (OT) OTU (32 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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More information on the RCAF Station at Patricia Bay, British Columbia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Patricia Bay, British Columbia

Museum BC Aviation Museum Video On History Of Pat Bay

Project 44 BCATP

Unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy