Childs, Arthur Henry (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-September-11

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Birth Date: 1920

Born: South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, England

Parents: Frederick Henry & Margarretta Pamflett Childs

Spouse:

Home: Oxhey, Hertfordshire, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Service Numbers

Home
Google MapOxhey, Hertfordshire, England
Target
Google MapDusseldorf Germany

Unit Desciption

16 OTU (16 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.