[1] The unit was formed for the specific purpose of training of aircrew for reconnaissance on US aircraft types.

In November the unit began aircrew training, initially with the B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft, in conjunction with undertaking operational sorties, performing maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine patrols over the western Atlantic.

111 (C) OTU continued for almost three years at Nassau, before leaving the western Atlantic in July 1945 and returning to the UK.

[3][2] It remained operational at RAF Lossiemouth for the following eight months before disbanding on 21 May 1946.

111 (Coastal) Operational Training Unit RAF was equipped with numerous types and variants of aircraft:[1]