Brook, Cyril William Hugh (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Action 1944-March-23

Male Head

Birth Date: 1912

Born:

Parents: William & Ellen Brook, of Bristol

Spouse: Dorothy Hilda Brook, of Clifton,

Home: Clifton, Bristol, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

22 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Sywell

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Service Numbers

1193941

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Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol, England Aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from RAF Sywell (Aerodrome) on an afternoon test flight.

Unit Desciption

22 OTU (22 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.