Beverley, Albert Edward Rathbone (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1941-October-14

Male Head

Birth Date: 1918

Born:

Parents: Albert and Emma Beverley

Spouse: Dorothy May Beverley, of Weaste

Home: Weaste, Salford, Lancashire;

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

15 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Mount Farm

Rank

Sergeant

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

532443

Barville Churchyard, England Wellington IC R1783

Unit Desciption

15 OTU (15 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.