Hatch, Eric Geoffrey (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-February-08

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Birth Date: unkown date

Born:

Parents: Frank Hatch & Juliette Hatch

Spouse:

Home: Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

12 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Chipping Warden

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

1061710

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Google MapWrexham, Clwyd, Wales
Wrexham Cemetery, Wales Airborne from RAF Waddington to transit back to Chipping Warden, his aircraft crashed moments later whilst banking in the circuit, coming down 1-mile northeast of the airfield.

Unit Desciption

12 OTU (12 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.