Basic Details Surname Collins Forenames Derek Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Reported missing, presumed killed Manner of death reference Missing