Basic Details Surname THORNTON Forenames CYRIL BROOKING Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours M B E Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) No 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) F/LT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 501 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flight Lieutenant