Cook, Tom (Flt Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1942-May-31

Male Head

Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: William Henry & Blanche Evelyn Cook, of Avon Dassett

Spouse:

Home: Avon Dassett, Warwickshire, England (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Flt Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

944083

Home
Google MapAvon Dassett, Warwickshire, England (parents)
Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England Wellington Mk 1C DV828 also baled out as ordered

Unit Desciption

16 OTU (16 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.