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Blinkhorn, David Henry

?–2001

Also Known As: Dave

Blinkhorn, David Henry

Military Service

He was appointed as a AC 2/c (Pilot Candidate) RCAF.

He served in the Pilot Training Course #100.

He served in #17 Elementary Flying Training School.

He served in #16 Service Flying Training School.

He was Awarded Wings, (Transferred to RNVR).

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) RNVR 1945.

He served in RNAS Arbroath for 883 Squadron 1945.

He served in RNAS Nutts Corner 1945.

He served in #743 RN Squadron 1946. (He was demobilized in 1946) (Transferred to RCN(R)).

He was appointed as Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 25/02/1946).

He served in HMCS Scotian on Staff of University Naval Training Division 1948.(He was qualified with a Watchkeeping Certificate.)

Aircraft Flown

Service Aircraft Flown: Seafire, Master, Swordfish, Avenger

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)
  • The Navy List Volumes I, II and III (HMSO London)

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