83 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: 83 OTU 83 Operational Training Unit RAF ()

No Crash Cards Found


Unit Casualtues: 83 OTU 83 Operational Training Unit RAF (13)

1944-May-08
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP568
Yreka, California, USA
1944-May-20
Killed in Action
Wellington Mk. lll BK463
Michigan Center, Michigan, USA
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
Gravenhurst, Ontario
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
Grand Valley, Ontario
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
Leamington, Ontario
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
Kapuskasing, Ontario
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
Vancouver, British Columbia
1944-July-23
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X LP567
North Bay, Ontario
1944-August-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X MF589
St Catharines, Ontario
1944-August-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X MF589
Orillia, Ontario
1944-August-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X MF589
Montreal, Quebec
1944-August-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X MF589
Toronto, Ontario (parents)
1944-August-26
Killed in Flying Accident
Wellington B. Mk. X MF589
Hamilton, Ontario