Robert Samuel Bellis J44062

July 30, 1924 - March 27, 1945

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RAF 56 OTU Squadron

Robert 'Bert' Samuel Bellis was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bellis of Lancaster, Ontario. He received his wings in April 1944 at Camp Borden and then went overseas in January 1945.

He died while training to become a fighter pilot at 56 OTU on March 27, 1945, flying Typhoon MN532.

LINKS:

  • More information and photos about Bellis on Hawker Typhoon RB396 Restoration website
  • Canadian Virtual War Memorial, with extra photos and information
  • Ancestry.ca digitized files