Eastwood, John Hastings (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1941-July-30

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Birth Date: 1918

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Home: Wallington, Surrey, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

19 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Kinloss

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Service Numbers

45069

Home
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Sergeant N D Downie RCAF later Pilot Officer Downie was injured.

Unit Desciption

19 OTU (19 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.