Basic Details Surname Rae Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes On 25 October 1940 three German Junkers Ju 88 aircraft dropped 24 bombs on the station at RAF Montrose killing five, injuring 18 and destroying two hangars and the officers’ mess. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LAC Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Montrose Year of death 1940 Month of death October Day of death 25 Manner of death reference Killed in Action