Cpl. H. Bentley RAF 1098456 died in a car accident near Coldbrook, Kings County, Nova Scotia
Bentley, Herbert (Corporal)
Killed in Vehicle Accident 1942-October-11

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
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:
RCAF.info - Greenwood, Nova Scotia
Greenwod Military Aviation Museum Video History Of Greenwood