Basic Details Surname Gates Forenames Richard Thomas Fairfax Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours Air Force Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gp Cap Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Group Captain Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Warmsworth Year of death 1954 Month of death June Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Mid-air brake up Manner of death reference Other