52 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: 52 OTU 52 Operational Training Unit RAF ()

No Crash Cards Found


Unit Casualtues: 52 OTU 52 Operational Training Unit RAF (15)

1941-July-01
Killed in Flying Accident
Hurricane Mk. l V7596
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1941-October-31
Killed in Flying Accident
Hurricane Mk. I P3021
Pembroke, Ontario (parents)
1941-December-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia X4354
Montreal, Quebec
1941-December-18
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia R7061
Bayside, New York, USA
1942-February-06
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia X4932
St Thomas,Ontario (parents)
1942-February-08
Killed in Action
Spitfire Mk Ia R7135
London, Ontario
1942-February-10
Killed in Flying Accident
Master AZ311
Van Wert, Ohio, USA
1942-February-11
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia P9546
Stouffville, Ontario (parents)
1942-February-24
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia X4036
Stornoway, Scotland
1942-April-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Master AZ315
Leamington, Ontario
1942-September-11
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk IIa P7676
Halifax, Nova Scotia
1942-November-08
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia N3026
Downsview, Ontario
1943-January-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk IIa P8208
Cardston, Alberta
1943-March-07
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk IIa P8574
Toronto, Ontario
1943-June-11
Killed in Flying Accident
Spitfire Mk Ia AR221
Ymir, British Columbia