Styles, Eric Leonard (Flt Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1942-August-01

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Birth Date: 1909

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Service

RAF

Unit

24 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Honeybourne

Rank

Flt Sergeant

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

761201

Target
Google MapDusseldorf Germany
Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany Aircraft shot down by flak over the target.

Unit Desciption

24 OTU (24 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.