Basic Details Surname Buchanan Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Spitfire Mk1 N3023, RAF Volunteer Reserve. Based at Middle Wallop, Shot down by an ME109e from JG27 while on convoy patrol off Weymouth. Listed on Battle of Britain Roll of Honour. Commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 609 squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death July Day of death 27 Age at death 25