Bentley, Herbert
Killed in Vehicle Accident 1942-10-11
Birth Date: 1904-November-08
Born:
Son of Alfred and Martha Ann Bentley, of Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Home: Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RAFVR
Unit
36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)
Base
RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Rank
Corporal
Position
Corporal
Service Numbers
1098456
Todmorden, Lancashire, England
Cpl. H. Bentley RAF 1098456 died in a car accident near Coldbrook, Kings County, Nova Scotia
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
www.findagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)36 OTU (36 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.
More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:
NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor 
Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood
YouTube - Valour Canada Aerodrome of Democracy