1 OTU, Bagotville, Quebec.
Swanborough, William Adair (Sergeant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1944-May-20
Birth Date: unkown date
Born:
Parents: MR. AND MRS. F. A. SWANBOROUGH, OF GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND
Spouse:
Home:
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
Bagotville, Quebec, Canada
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Service Numbers
158772
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
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