Basic Details Surname Plaistowe Forenames R C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ronald War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Additional information provided by the college website (see references). He died serving with Bomber Command, piloting a Hampden on a raid to Cologne. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 83 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death September Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action