Stevenson, John (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1945-January-31

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Birth Date: 1924

Born:

Parents: Adam Henderson Stevenson & Jean Stevenson

Spouse:

Home: Glasgow, Scotland (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

19 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Kinloss

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Air Gunner

Service Numbers

1573426

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Google MapGlasgow, Scotland (parents)
Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England Aircraft was on a training flight and their last known position was west by south-west of Grantown, Elgin, Scotland, over the sea. It was lost without trace.

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.