Blythe, Thomas Francis (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-November-27

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RAF

Unit

20 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Lossiemouth

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Air Gunner

Service Numbers

1381018

Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, England Wellington Mk IC T2722 JM-K Aircraft ditched in the North Sea off the coast of Spey Bay, Scotland, during a night training flight.

Unit Desciption

20 OTU (20 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.