Forster, Joseph Major William (Flt Sergeant)

Prisoner of War 1942-June-02

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Birth Date: 1919-January-20

Born: Newcastle, England

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Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Flt Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

638159
PoW: 500

Target
Google MapEssen Germany
Wellington 1C DV763 XG-H2 Crashed at Perk (Brabant) 17 km NNE of Brussels, Belgium.

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.