Basic Details Surname Petty Forenames Alexander 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 Unit (Primary - Stated) RAFVR Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PLT OFF Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 29 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Flying Accident Manner of death reference Other