Robinson, Ronald James (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-June-02

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Birth Date: 1914

Born:

Parents:

Spouse: Joan Mary Robinson,of North Wembley

Home: North Wembley, Middlesex, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Distinguished Flying Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

110612

Target
Google MapEssen Germany
Temporary Burial
Google MapPerk Churchyard, Belgium.
Wellington 1C DV763 XG-H2

Unit Desciption

16 OTU (16 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.