OTU

Nice shot. Just as I said, the faired over nose turret was not at all unusual on OTU aircraft.

Hi you seem to have forgot that an OTU Operational Training Unit was carrying out missions so removing the forward defence would not be an option at that time.Also as part of their training they would be involved with the BDTU’s as at 14 OTU RAF Market Harborough . I am going to the National Archives next month to look at 14 OTU’s operational records for Cottesmore /Market Harborough maybe there will be a reference to that photo. Regards Clive. I have just found a report by Bomber Command sent to the Air Ministry in May 1944 saying in future all Wellington Squadron nose turrets are to be stripped out and the OTUs are to be faired over. So you were better informed than me and at least that has solved the mystery I thankyou for your knowledge.Clive

Hi I am new to this thread but I have a connection to it . My late father served with 14 OTU right through to wars end.He was one of those unsung ‘ERKS'(electrical) and was stationed at Cottesmore working on Hampdens/Herefords and later Wimpys. The unit + its Wellingtons was moved to Market Harborough in 43 where he finished the war and was de-mobbed in late 45.I would like to know if anyone has any war time photographs of the unit ?
Clive.