McGeown, George Ernest (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1943-February-01

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Birth Date: 1917

Born:

Parents: John & Sophia McGeown

Spouse:

Home: Belfast, N I

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

26 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Wing

Rank

Sergeant

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

1378907

Home
Google MapBelfast, N I
Holy Trinity Church of Ireland Churchyard, Soldierstown Lisburn, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Unit Desciption

26 OTU (26 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.