Basic Details Surname Birkett Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Flying Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Craik Year of death 1944 Month of death April Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Air Crash Manner of death reference Other