Smith, Kenneth Mortimer (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1945-April-21

Male Head

Birth Date: 1926

Born:

Parents: Harry Edward and Violet M. Smith

Spouse:

Home: Weston, Bath, Somerset, England (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

111 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Nassau, Bahamas

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

578829

Home
Google MapWeston, Bath, Somerset, England (parents)
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.