Basic Details Surname Bettinson Forenames Donald William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1235499 Notes Also commemorated on Runnymede Memorial, panel 142f Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Lost on a flight to Torino Manner of death reference Killed in Action