Theodore Richard Smith J26416

Died October 30, 2017, age 93

440 Squadron

Got his wings at 1 SFTS Borden graduating and receiving his commission on 14 May 1943.

• 5 (Pilot) Advanced Flying Unit - Master
• 691 Anti-aircraft cooperation Squadron – Hurricane, Defiant, Barracuda en.wikipedia.org
• Posted to 440 Sqn on 5 Dec 1944. Flew first op on the 12th.
• Was still with 440 upon disbandment on 22 August 1945. (Went on leave to Paris on Aug 8th)

In May 2012, Ted was interviewed at Sunnybrook Hospital, Veterans Wing by Michael Lawee and Zach Brown, with Antony Cook assisting. Ted told his own story, sprinkled with the humour he was known for, to the Crestwood High School students.

LINKS:

• www.crestwood.on.ca
• www.junobeach.org
• www.aviation.ca
• www.thestar.com