Strydom, Stelmo Earl (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-November-30

Male Head

Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: Gerhardus Stephanus Strydom & Edna Anderson Strydom (née Simpson)

Spouse:

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

22 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Wellesbourne Mountford

Rank

Sergeant

Position

A-G

Service Numbers

1561497

Wellington Mk. lll HF633

Unit Desciption

22 OTU (22 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.