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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