Bentley, Herbert (Corporal)

Killed in Vehicle Accident 1942-October-11

Male Head

Birth Date: 1904-November-08

Born:

Parents: Son of Alfred and Martha Ann Bentley, of Todmorden, Lancashire, England

Spouse: husband of Nellie Bentley, of Todmorden.

Home: Todmorden, Lancashire, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAFVR

Unit

36 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RCAF Stn. Greenwood, Nova Scotia

Rank

Corporal

Position

Service Numbers

1098456

Final Burial
Google MapMiddleton Old Holy Trinity Cemetery
Sec 1 Grave 10

Unit Desciption

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.
DH Mosquito

More information on the Air Force Station at Greenwood, Nova Scotia can be found at:

Royal Air Force RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia

unvetted Source NO36 OTU Roll Of Honor

Museum Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood

Project 44 BCATP

unvetted Source Project 44 BCATP

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