Basic Details Surname Grace Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Avro Manchester bomber L7318 - While in the approach circuit to RAF Waddington, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion in a field located a few km from the airfield. All ten occupants were killed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 207 Squadron Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death North Hykeham Year of death 1941 Month of death September Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Air crash Manner of death reference Other