Bartholomew, Cyril Edward (Flt. Sergeant)

Prisoner of War 1943-June-12

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Service

RAF

Unit

30 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Hixon

Rank

Flt. Sergeant

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Service Numbers

1621796
PoW: 64

Target
Google MapNantes, France

Wellington Mk III BK559, Nickel mission, (leaflet dropping).

Unit Desciption

30 OTU (30 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.