No. 76 Operational Training Unit RAF
| No. 76 Operational Training Unit RAF (76 OTU) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943-1945 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Type | Training |
| Role | RAF operational training |
| Garrison/HQ | RAF Aqir, British Mandate of Palestine |
| Nickname(s) | 76 OTU |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Bomber | Vickers Wellington |
No. 76 Operational Training Unit RAF (76 OTU) was a Royal Air Force operational training unit during the Second World War.[1]
The unit was formed at RAF Aqir on 1 October 1943. Throughout its existence it was equipped with Vickers Wellington bombers and trained crews for night bombing operations with RAF squadrons in the Middle East. The unit was disbanded on 30 July 1945.
The bomber pilot Cyril Spurdens flew with the unit.[2]
References
- ↑ "A History of RAF Organisation". Air of Authority. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 37407. p. 86. 1 January 1946. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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