Abbotts, Albert Henry (Leading Aircraftman)

Died 1942-June-29

Male Head

Birth Date: 1922

Born:

Home: Vancouver, British Columbia

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAF

Unit

32 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Patricia Bay, British Columbia

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Leading Aircraftman

Service Numbers

1178853

Final Burial
Google MapRoyal Oak Burial Park
Sec D Plot 20 Grave 13

Unit Desciption

32 OTU (32 Operational Training Unit)

The Operational Training Unit (OTU) was the last stop for aircrew trainees. They spent 8 to 14 weeks learning to fly operational aircraft (Hawker Hurricane or Fairey Swordfish, e.g.). The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.
Avro Anson

More information on the RCAF Station at Patricia Bay, British Columbia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Patricia Bay, British Columbia

Museum BC Aviation Museum Video On History Of Pat Bay

Project 44 BCATP

unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

YouTube YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy