54 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: 54 OTU 54 Operational Training Unit RAF ()

No Crash Cards Found


Unit Casualtues: 54 OTU 54 Operational Training Unit RAF (8)

1942-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter Mk. IIF R2440
Barrie, Ontario
1942-October-24
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter Mk. IIF R2313
Powell River, British Columbia
1943-July-31
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter Mk. IIF T3370
Regina, Saskatchewan
1943-September-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter V8217
North Battleford, Saskatchewan (parents)
1943-September-15
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter V8217
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan (parents)
1943-October-12
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter Mk. IIF T3218
Teaneck, New Jersey, USA
1943-October-12
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter Mk. IIF T3218
Bale D'Urfe, Quebec
1945-March-03
Killed in Flying Accident
Beaufighter KV976
Toronto, Ontario