Basic Details Surname Astin Forenames Herbert Whitaker Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated reported missing Manner of death reference Missing