Harry's Story.
Harry Dickinson was born on 12th December 1923 in Solsgirth, Manitoba to parents Frederick and Margaret. Prior to enlisting he worked as a clerk. He enlisted in the RCAF on 27th February 1942 and was selected for pilot training. He completed his training in Canada before sailing for the UK where he arrived on 24th May 1943. On 15th June 1943 he was posted to 11 (P) AFU at RAF Wheaton Aston in Staffordshire for advanced training. On 21st July 1943 Harry took off in Airspeed Oxford P1889 for solo flying practice and some time later crashed into the ground after colliding with another Oxford V4222 being flown solo by Sgt Gregor ( RCAF). Harry was killed in the accident but Sgt Gregor was able to land safely. The Court of Enquiry found that neither pilot was responsible for the accident. The weather at the time was cloudy above 1000 feet with wisps of cloud below 1000ft. Harry was buried at Blacon Cemetery in Chester.
Enquiry 1
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Enquiry Conclusion
Harry's Service Record
Research by Steve Merrill