Sutcliffe, Donald (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-May-16

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Birth Date: 1924

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Service

RAF

Unit

26 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

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RAF Wing

Rank

Sergeant

Position

W/Op-AG

Service Numbers

1623937

Hunslet New Cemetery, Leeds, England Wellington Mk X HF519 Aircraft was engaged in a night exercise when they crashed one mile north-east of Liandwrog, Wales.

Unit Desciption

26 OTU (26 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.