Fanning, Charles E.

Killed in Vehicle Accident 1955-02-26

Male Head

Birth Date: 1936

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Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RCAF

Unit

3 AFS- Advanced Flying School

Base

Gimli, Manitoba, Canada

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Leading Aircraftman

Service Numbers

216694

1955-02-26 - A private motor car accident occurred at the CPR level crossing at the entrance to the town of Gimli, resulting in the death of two airmen. The car driven by a civilian employee of RCAF Station Gimli, was in collision with a moving train at the crossing.The Station historical record does not list the airmen's names. The Winnipeg Free Press however does list AC Charles Fanning and AC Clarence BouchieFind a Grave does have matching RCAF headstones for a 219671 AC1 Wallace C. Bouchie and a 216694 Leading Aircraftman Charles E. Fanning.

3 AFS (3 Advanced Flying School)

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