1 Operational Training Unit, Bagotville, Quebec. Death by drowning in Lake Lavoie, Quebec.
Chouinard, Joseph Henri Jules Elie (Leading Aircraftman)
Died 1944-August-03

Birth Date: 1924-November-02
Born: St-Gerard, Quebec
Parents: Elie & Marie Chouinard
Spouse:
Home: St Gerard, Wolfe County, Quebec (parents)
Enlistment: Quebec, Quebec
Enlistment Date: 1943-June-15
Service
RCAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
RCAF Stn. Bagotville, Quebec
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Position
Service Numbers
R/216694
Unit Desciption
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