Cross, Kenneth Eugene (Flying Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1952-March-11

Birth Date: 1930-November-18
Born: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Parents: Harris & Minnie Cross of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Spouse:
Home: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Enlistment: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Enlistment Date: 1950-December-01
Service
RCAF
Unit
1 (F) OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
RCAF Trenton, ON
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
32958
Unit Desciption
1 (F) OTU (1 Operational Training Unit)
The Operational Training Unit (OTU) was the last stop for aircrew trainees. They spent 8 to 14 weeks learning to fly operational aircraft (Hawker Hurricane or Fairey Swordfish, e.g.). The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.
NO1 OTU Bagotville