Moran, Frederick Charles (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1944-August-30

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Birth Date: 1925

Born:

Parents: George Edward & Eliza Moran

Spouse:

Home: Ruislip Manor, Hillingdon, London, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

19 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Kinloss

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Navigator

Service Numbers

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Northwood Cemetery, London, England Whitley aircraft was critically damaged by an explosion during an electrical storm and crashed near Balfron, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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.