Odstrcilek, Otakar
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Otakar |
Surname | Odstrcilek |
Gender | M |
Age | 29 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 30-09-1940 |
Next of Kin | Of Czechoslovakia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Fairey Battle I |
Serial Number | L5079 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Benson (St. Helen) Churchyard Extension |
Grave Reference | Row D. Grave 8. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 80 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 787369 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 12 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Czechoslovakia |
Miscellaneous Information
The first Czech airman to be killed on the strength of BC |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3542 (P355143/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-09-1940 |
End Date | 30-09-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Benson |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- first solo flight on type |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Streatley, Reading due to engine failure |