Carney, William Charles
Killed in Flying Accident 1944-07-18

Birth Date: 1913
Born:
Charles William & Mary Agnes Carney
Home: Norval, Ontario (parents)
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Bagotville, Quebec, Canada
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Position
Leading Aircraftman
Service Numbers
R/83748
First Burial

1 Operational Training Unit,Bagotville Quebec. LAC. Carney died from burns sustained during a fire in compound building 21, Works and Bricks.
1 OTU (1 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.
NO1 OTU Bagotville