Basic Details Surname Armitstead Forenames James 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) Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cadet Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cadet Death and Burial details Country of death South Africa Year of death 1945 Month of death May Manner of death as stated killed in a flying accident during training operations Manner of death reference Other