This Day In History

Summary of Events for  No. 439 (CAN) Squadron 

as recorded in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book

for

05 November 1944

 B-78 Holland

Cloudy in the morning, breaking up after lunch but cloud lingered around the horizon, late in the afternoon it cleared up with a bit od gale. At 15:00 hours, the funeral for F/O R.N. MacDonald was held in the Rindhoven Municipal Cemetery, Holland. He was the first Canadian to be buried in a Canadian plot. The funeral was simple but impressive which was attended by several pilots and groundcrews. During the service conducted by Padre Ashford, a cool stiff breeze was blowing and a few Typhoons passed overhead, probably returning from operations.

Our operational activities today were nil. A signal was received today stating that a Court of Inquiry is to be held as result of the flying accident that occurred on the 3rd of this month involving F/O R.N. MacDonald's death and damage to civil property as well as injuries sustained by civilians.

 

Detail of Work Carried Out by  No. 439 RCAF Squadron 

as compiled by in the  439 Squadron Operations Record Book Form 541

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