Basic Details Surname Murray Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes HP Hampden AT219 from 270 Sqn (RCAF) took off 21:38 14th April 1942 from RAF Waddington and crashed at 21:45 at North Hykeham. It is believed that the Hampden suffered a double engine failure and the pilot was trying to regain the airfield. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A.F. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death North Hykeham Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Air crash Manner of death reference Killed in Action