O'Brien, Charles (Flying Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-June-02

Male Head

Birth Date: 1919

Born:

Parents: Daniel & Elsie O'Brien

Spouse:

Home: Glasgow, Scotland (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Navigator

Service Numbers

45486

Home
Google MapGlasgow, Scotland (parents)
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.