Royal Air Force Operational Conversion Units
- Royal Air Force Operational Conversion Units
Royal Air Force Operational Conversion Units (OCU) are training units that prepare aircrew for operations on a particular type or types of aircraft or roles. Some OCUs have a shadow or reserve squadron designation which is used if the unit has a war role.
No. 226 Operation Conversion Unit
No. 229 Operational Conversion Unit
No. 232 Operational Conversion Unit
No. 236 Operational Conversion Unit
No. 240 Operational Conversion Unit
References
* G G Jefford, "RAF Squadrons", second edition 2001, Airlife Publishing, UK, ISBN 1-84037-141-2.
* Ray Sturtivant, "Flying Training And Support Units since 1912, 2007, Air-Britain, UK, ISBN 0 85130 365 X
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