Basic Details Surname Alexander Forenames Colin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Passenger on a Dakota that crashed into the Downs, Wilmington, Sussex. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) P/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 6 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost his life in an air accident Manner of death reference Other