Basic Details Surname Knighton Forenames Francis Sale Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) R. A. F. V. R. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Coastal Command Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coastal Command Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 7 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Lost his life off the coast of North Africa Manner of death reference Killed in Action