McASKILL, Colin Douglas
Photo Graduates of 1 WAGS Course 7. R-L DB Giles KIA Crete, Colin McAskill killed in training accident 700 TU Nakaru Kenya, Jack Vardon and George Hardy [front].Plane was a Blenheim 1V Z7777 of 70 OTU which hit a tree while low-flying and cart wheeled near Menengal, Kenya. Three crew were killed.
Last Name
McASKILL
Given Names
Colin Douglas
Service Number
407505
Date of Birth
14/10/1917
Birth Location
Jamestown S.A
Enlistment Date
12/10/1940
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
14/11/1940
Course Details
WAGS Course 7
Intake Date
14/11/1940
Finish Date
05/03/1941
To
1BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
21/02/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
70 OTU
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying accident Middle East
Date of Death
21/02/1942
Age
24
Cemetery / Memorial
Nakuru North Cemetery Kenya
Notes
Photo Graduates of 1 WAGS Course 7. R-L DB Giles KIA Crete, Colin McAskill killed in training accident 700 TU Nakaru Kenya, Jack Vardon and George Hardy [front].Plane was a Blenheim 1V Z7777 of 70 OTU which hit a tree while low-flying and cart wheeled near Menengal, Kenya. Three crew were killed.
Posting on Death
70 Operational Training Unit
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
