Basic Details Surname Halestrap Forenames H C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he died flying in an Oxford (R6271). Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LAC 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 England Town of death Leek Area Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Flying Accident Manner of death reference Other