Gillan, George Bruce (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1942-April-26

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Birth Date: 1916

Born:

Parents: James & Amelia Bruce Gillan

Spouse: Hannah Gillan, of Glasgow

Home: Glasgow, Scotland

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

5 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Aston Downs

Rank

Sergeant

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

1017391

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Sandymount Cemetery, Glasgow, Scotland Beaufort Mk I N1028 'N' Aircraft crashed during a practice bombing flight, three miles north of Amstaple at Barnstaple, Devon.

Unit Desciption

5 OTU (5 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.