1 OTU, Bagotville, Quebec.
Mansfield, Gerald John (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Flying Accident 1943-August-30
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RAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Bagotville, Quebec, Canada
Rank
Pilot Officer
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Service Numbers
152894
Accident Card - Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk. XIIA serial:BW847
This accident involved 2 aircraft on 1943-August-30. They are: Hawker Hurricane XII s/n 5467, Hawker Hurricane XIIA s/n BW847.
This accident involved 2 people. Mansfield GL, Kenyon ICB
This accident had 2 fatalities. Pilot Officer Ian Charles Bruce Kenyon RAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:152901 Hurricane 5467,Pilot Officer Gerald John Mansfield RAF Killed in Flying Accident service no:152894 Hurricane BW847
Unit Desciption
1 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
RCAF.info - RCAF Station Bagotville QC
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