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H. C. Hood |
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Full Names |
Rank /Unit |
Years at Q.E.G.S. |
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Hugh Charles Hood |
Sergeant |
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Date / Place of Birth |
Date / Place of Death |
Age at Death |
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1909 |
Saturday 6th June 1942 |
33 |
Sgt. Hood was the son of Alfred Hugh & Daisy Juliah Hood of Horseport, Fordingbridge and the husband of Mrs. Margaret Constance Hood of Totton, Southampton.
The Manchester Mk1 -
Throughout 1941 and the early part of 1942, No. 49 Squadron flew the twin engined Hampden bomber with a crew of 4. During May, the Squadron was re-
Sgt. Hood, at the age of 33, was at the top of the usual age range for operational aircrew. It is possible that he was the Flight Engineer in the crew since, prior to the introduction of an appropriate training programme, this aircrew trade was filled by volunteers (often NCOs), from serving engine or airframe ground staff personnel.