1657 HCU- Heavy Conversion Unit (RAF) -

The Heavy Conversion Unit (HCU) trained bomber crews who had finished an Operational Training Unit to fly the four-engined heavy bombers (Stirling, Halifax and Lancaster) before they joined a squadron.

Unit Accident Records: 1657 HCU 1657 Heavy Conversion Unit RAF ()

No Crash Cards Found


Unit Casualtues: 1657 HCU 1657 Heavy Conversion Unit RAF (9)

1942-October-21
Died
Toronto, Ontario
1943-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. l W7586
Clair, Saskatchewan
1943-October-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling R9249
Crossfield, Alberta
1943-November-29
Killed in Flight Line Accident
Vernon, British Columbia
1944-January-04
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. l N3675
Calgary, Alberta
1944-January-04
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. l N3675
Vancouver, British Columbia
1944-October-12
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. lll LK465
Lachine, Quebec
1944-October-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. lll LK465
Port Arthur, Ontario
1944-October-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Stirling Mk. lll LK465
Montreal, Quebec