This picture taken on 21-2-41 at snowy Cottesmore is of 14 OTU personnel in course No. 24 from 14-2-41 to 20-6-41.
Back row left to right:- Pullen, Layne, Jackson, Matthews, Smith, Wrigley, Mossop, Voysey, Thomson, Welford.
Third row left to right:- Dundas, Britt, Barley, Lord, Nicholl, Bradley, Mitchell, Norris, Matthews.
Second row left to right:- Ringwood, Bartlett, Tate, Grahame, Brister, King, Peace, Bousfield, Busley, Murray.
Front row left to right:- Scott, Watt, Walters, White, Meddon, Morris.
One can only wonder what became of these young men.
My father (Layne) completed a tour with 50 Squadron and a tour with 97 Squadron and survived the war.
Welford went to 50 Squadron and survived the war, I have no information on any of the others.
By: David Layne - 24th February 2014 at 23:15
From their hats are Brister, King and Peace officers? What would the command structure be of an OTU?
By: David Layne - 23rd February 2014 at 18:46
An update here, back row, fourth from left AG, John Matthews who went on to 144 Squadron.
Any help in identifying others that are pictured would be appreciated.
By: David Layne - 22nd July 2011 at 23:18
I would be interested to know the names of Sgt. Bousfield’s crew if anyone can help.
By: critter592 - 22nd July 2011 at 23:05
A remarkable photograph… Thanks David.
By: David Layne - 22nd July 2011 at 23:01
I have found some information about two of these airman, I am hopeful that someone can come up with more.
I believe the airman back row, third from left is Israel Jacobovitch who served under the name of Jackson.
He was lost 9 days after joining 50 Squadron in Hampden AE 226.
Bousfield second row, third from right.
On 19th July 1941 50 Squadron moved from Lindholme to Swinderby. The squadron departed Lindholme in formation. Shortly after takeoff the airmen were horrified to see Hampden AD 897 roll onto it’s back and fly inverted for a few seconds before diving into the ground killing Sgt. Bousfield and crew.
By: Steve Bond - 10th August 2007 at 08:46
A fascinating shot David. By coincidence, a friend of mine was on the staff at Cottesmore around that time (or maybe slightly later, I don’t have his details with me).
As you say, I wonder how many of them survived the war!
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