Hanney, Robert Aubrey (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1945-April-21

Male Head

Birth Date: 1923

Born:

Parents: Edgar and Katie Hanney

Spouse:

Home: Morriston, Swansea, Wales (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

111 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Nassau, Bahamas

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

930982

Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario Mitchell Mk II HD308 Crashed into sea 18m N of New Providence, Bahamas. No Survivors.

Unit Desciption

111 OTU (111 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. The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.