8 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF) -

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.

Unit Accident Records: 8 OTU 8 Operational Training Unit RAF ()

No Crash Cards Found


Unit Casualtues: 8 OTU 8 Operational Training Unit RAF (11)

1942-July-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Master Mk. lll W8786
Grimshaw, Alberta
1942-July-29
Killed in Flying Accident
Master Mk. lll W8786
Iroquois, Ontario
1943-May-16
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia X4326
Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
1943-May-21
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia X4839
Uxbridge, Ontario
1943-October-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire PR Mk IV AB124
Toronto, Ontario (parents)
1943-November-11
Killed in Flying Accident
Mosquito B.Mk. IV DZ459
Rockcliffe, Ontario
1943-November-19
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia AR242
Ottawa, Ontario
1944-January-22
Killed in Flying Accident
Mosquito B.Mk. IV DZ473
Toronto, Ontario
1944-December-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire PR Mk XI EN417
Gunton, Manitoba
1945-March-12
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire PR Mk XI EN652
Montreal, Quebec
1945-April-09
Killed in Flying Accident
Mosquito FB.Mk VI HR495
Toronto, Ontario