Basic Details Surname Hankey Forenames Michael 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) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Death and Burial details Country of death Malta Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 12 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in gallant combat Manner of death reference Killed in Action