Basic Details Surname Beattie Forenames Stephen Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Afghanistan (2001-2014) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) RAF Kinloss Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Nimrod XV230 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Death and Burial details Country of death Afghanistan Town of death Helmond Province Year of death 2006 Month of death September Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Nimrod XV230 exploded in mid-air Manner of death reference Other