Lally, Patrick (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1941-June-19

Male Head

Birth Date: 1918

Born:

Parents: Thomas & Delia Lally of Kilbeg, Co. Galway, Eirie.

Spouse:

Home:

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

16 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Upper Heyford

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Service Numbers

1163552

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.