Basic Details Surname McGowan Forenames Owen Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 992535 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R.A.F Unit (Primary - Stated) Volunteer Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) No 6 Elementary Flying Training School Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Aircraftman Wireless Operator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Secondary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) No 6 Elementary Flying Training School Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Sywell Country of burial England Town of burial Accrington Cemetery Accrington Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Died as a result of a flying training accident Manner of death reference Other