Corbett, William Howard (Flying Officer)

Killed in Flying Accident 1941-June-19

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RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Flying Officer

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Service Numbers

82974

Hampden I AD831

Unit Desciption

16 OTU (16 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. The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.