Cockerill, Douglas (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1943-September-17

Male Head

Birth Date: 1922

Born:

Parents: Alfred & Rose Emily Cockerill

Spouse:

Home: Leeds, Yorkshire, England (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

3 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Haverfordwest Wales

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

1434270

Home
Google MapLeeds, Yorkshire, England (parents)

3 Coastal Command, OTU.

Lost without trace over the Atlantic Ocean, while on patrol.

Unit Desciption

3 OTU (3 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.