Basic Details Surname Blackbourn Forenames Barry Frank Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he attended the school in 1933-37. He died in a flying accident in France en route home on leave after serving in the East. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Aircraftsman 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 Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1945 Month of death December Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Flying Accident Manner of death reference Other