31 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

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.
Lockheed Hudson
More information on the RCAF Station at Debert, Nova Scotia can be found at

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Debert, Nova Scotia

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

unvetted Source Wall Of Honour NO31 OTU

Project 44 BCATP

unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy


Unit Accident Records: 31 OTU 31 Operational Training Unit RAF (179)


Unit Casualtues: 31 OTU 31 Operational Training Unit RAF (91)

1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM896
Burford, Ontario
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM895
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM895
Toronto, Ontario
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM896
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM895
Montreal, Quebec
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM896
Toronto, Ontario
1941-October-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM895
Collingwood, Ontario
1941-October-25
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM886
Vancouver, British Columbia
1941-October-25
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM886
Vonda, Saskatchewan
1941-October-25
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM886
Ladysmith, British Columbia
1941-December-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW382
1941-December-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW382
1941-December-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW382
Allenford, Ontario
1942-May-30
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM737
Ritzville, Washington, USA
1942-June-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM721
1942-June-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM721
1942-June-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM721
Winnipeg, Manitoba (parents)
1942-July-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM766
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1942-August-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW401
1942-August-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW401
Canora, Saskatchewan
1942-August-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW401
Fielding, New Brunswick
1942-August-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW401
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
1942-August-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW401
St Lambert, Quebec (parents)
1942-September-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM765
Lorette, Manitoba
1942-September-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM765
1942-September-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM765
Gore Bay, Ontario
1942-September-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM765
Chatham, Ontario
1942-November-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM892
Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
1942-November-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM892
Coniston, Ontario
1942-November-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM892
1942-November-13
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM892
Shawville, Quebec
1943-January-27
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM890
Manor, Saskatchewan (parents)
1943-January-27
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM890
1943-January-27
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM890
Stratford, Ontario
1943-April-08
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK408
1943-April-08
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK408
West Vancouver, British Columbia
1943-April-19
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM773
1943-April-19
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM773
1943-April-19
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM773
Sydney, Nova Scotia
1943-May-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK468
1943-May-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK468
Toronto, Ontario
1943-May-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK468
Newcastle, New Brunswick (parents)
1943-June-05
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK409
Fort William, Ontario
1943-June-05
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK409
Sprucedale, Ontario
1943-June-05
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK409
Lennoxville, Quebec
1943-June-05
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK409
Hamilton, Ontario
1943-July-20
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW777
1943-July-20
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW777
1943-July-20
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW777
Truro, Nova Scotia
1943-July-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
Montreal, Quebec
1943-July-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
Alexandria, Ontario
1943-July-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
1943-July-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
1943-July-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK539
Ottawa, Ontario
1943-August-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. III BW432
1943-August-28
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI EW873
1943-August-28
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI EW873
1943-August-28
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI EW873
1943-August-28
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI EW873
St John's, Newfoundland (parents)
1943-September-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM755
1943-September-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM755
Athelstan, Quebec
1943-September-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM755
Mullaghsandal, County Antrim, NI (parents)
1943-October-30
Killed in Action
Hudson Mk. VI FK443
1943-October-30
Killed in Action
Hudson Mk. VI FK443
Canmore, Alberta
1943-October-30
Killed in Action
Hudson Mk. VI FK443
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
1943-October-30
Killed in Action
Hudson Mk. VI FK443
Halifax, Nova Scotia
1944-January-06
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM764
Cheshire, UK
1944-January-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK547
1944-January-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK547
1944-January-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK547
Hamilton, Ontario
1944-January-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK547
Port au Port, Newfoundland (parents)
1944-February-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM729
1944-February-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM729
1944-February-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM729
Sydney, Nova Scotia
1944-February-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM729
Belleville, Ontario
1944-April-02
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK541
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1944-April-02
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK541
Eastview, Ontario
1944-April-02
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK541
Montreal, Quebec
1944-April-02
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. VI FK541
Oshawa, Ontario
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
Hamilton, Ontario
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
London, Ontario
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
Chatham, Ontario
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
Courtenay, British Columbia
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
Hamilton, Ontario
1944-April-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Hudson Mk. V AM902
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario