Richardson, Colin Arthur (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1943-June-03

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Service

RAF

Unit

10 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF St Eval, Cornwall

Rank

Sergeant

Position

W/Op-AG trainee

Service Numbers

1385126

Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England Whitley aircraft BD 414 failed to return to base from an Atlantic anti-shipping patrol.

Unit Desciption

10 OTU (10 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.