Basic Details Surname Carpenter Forenames P J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Peter War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He was serving with Coastal Command, flying a Ventura from RAF Skilten, when he died on a meteorological flight. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 51 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death March Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action