Date of birth:

March 24th, 1911 (Toronto/Ontario, Canada)

Date of death:

February 20th, 1945 (Bagotville-Saguenay/Quebec, Canada)

Service number:

C.299

Nationality:

Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Vaughan Corbett was killed o February 20th 1945 in a crash with Bristol Bolingbroke Mk. IVT s/n 9, a target tug of No. 7 Operational Training Unit. In this crash Group Captain Corbett (pilot), Sergeant J.A. Fisher (10194), Sergeant W.R. Clark (R90589), Leading Aircraftman W.C. Warrell (R117358) were killed and Leading Aircraftman L. Gobell (R106947) was seriously wounded.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 402 (Winnipeg Bears) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

February 13th, 1942

Citation:
"This officer has led his squadron on numerous bomber escorts over enemy occupied territory in France. Throughout, he has displayed great skill and leadership which have undoubtedly played a large part in the splendid protection afforded to the bomber formations. During these operations, Squadron Leader Corbett has destroyed at least 1 enemy aircraft and damaged several others. He has also participated in numerous low flying attacks on enemy territory during which his tactical ability and fine fighting spirit have proved an inspiration. This officer, who fought in the Battle of Britain, has always displayed the greatest keenness."

• - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 10th February 1942, Issue 35454, dated 13th February 1942