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Flt.Sgt. Howard Herbert "Bud" Watson

Royal Canadian Air Force 427 (Lion) Squadron

from:Toronto

Howard Watson enlisted in the Air Force after turning 18. He was discharged in July 1945. Bud talked about his training at Mont Joli, Quebec, before shipping to England as a member of the 427 Lion Squadron. I believe he was stationed at Leeming. He flew in a Lancaster as a rear air gunner and often mentioned how cold it was when they were in the air, even though they were all bundled up in their flight suits.

When a Lancaster became available at the Air Museum in Hamilton, he so wanted to take a flight in it but, unfortunately, never had the opportunity. Sadly, Bud passed away in 2014, in his 89th year, due to an accident.



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