Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Elmer Douglas Wright
In memory of:
Pilot Officer Robert Elmer Douglas Wright
May 4, 1942
Military Service
J/15147
26
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
137 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
Son of Robert Albert and Laberta Myra Wright, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Commemorated on Page 126 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
SCOTTOW CEMETERY
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Grave 271.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of Robert Elmer Douglas Wright – Killed when Whirlwind P7103 broke up in the air following massive structural failure and crashed near Aylesham following a dog-fighting practice. The ORB noted, `His quiet and unassuming manner made him popular with everyone. -
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Newspaper Clipping – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Grave Marker – Taken by Aircrew Remembered in 2014 - happy to share information.
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