McGowan, Owen Joseph (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Action 1944-March-23

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Birth Date: unkown date

Born:

Parents: William & Joan McGowan

Spouse:

Home: Accrington, Lancashire, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

22 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Sywel

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

992535

Home
Google MapAccrington, Lancashire, England
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Accrington Cemetery, Lancashire, 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.