| No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit RAF No. 237 (Photographic Reconnaissance) Operational Conversion Unit RAF  | |
|---|---|
| Active | 31 July 1947 - 1 December 1951 23 October 1956 - 21 January 1958 1 March 1971 - 1 October 1991 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  Royal Air Force |
| Type | Operational conversion unit |
| Role | Reconnaissance pilot training |
| Last home | RAF Lossiemouth |
No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit was a Royal Air Force Operational conversion unit.
Operational history
- First formation: 31 July 1947 - 1 December 19511
- Second formation: 23 October 1956 - 21 January 19581
- Third formation: 1 March 1971 - 1 October 19911
Future identity
Buccaneer Training Flight RAF within No. 208 Squadron RAF at RAF Lossiemouth (1 October 1991 - 1992)2
Previous identities
- No. 8 OTU No. 8 Operational Training Unit RAF (18 May 1942 - 31 July 1947)3
- PRU Conversion Flight of No. 3 School of General Reconnaissance RAF (February 1942 - 13 May 1942)4
- K Flight of No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit RAF (23 January 1942 - 1 August 1942)5
References
References
Citations
- Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 232.
- Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 86.
- Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 235.
- Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 161.
- Sturtivant, Hamlin & Halley 1997, p. 249.
Bibliography
- Sturtivant, R; Hamlin, J; Halley, J (1997). Royal Air Force flying training and support units. UK: Air-Britain (Historians). ISBN 0-85130-252-1.