Gunn, Charles Francis (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1942-April-26

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Birth Date: 1913

Born:

Parents: Charles H & Helen Gunn, of Manchester

Spouse:

Home: Manchester, England

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

1065227

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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.