Basic Details Surname Bland 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) 501 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 501 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Westbere Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Shot down during the Battle of Britain Manner of death reference Killed in Action