Basic Details Surname Francis Forenames R L 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) R A A F Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Halifax Bomber LL459 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pilot Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Air Force / Royal Australian Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot Officer Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Hook Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Died in Air Crash Manner of death reference Other