Spicer, William John (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1941-July-30

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Home: Chingford, Essex, England

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

20 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Lossiemouth

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

959649

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Google MapChingford, Essex, England
Crashed in the sea approximately 4 miles NW of Lossiemouth. Sergeant J Chivers, RAF injured Sergeant W M Degg, RAF injured

Unit Desciption

20 OTU (20 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.