October 14 1916: Pilot dies at Montrose. By Kirsty McIntosh October 14 2016, 6:30pm October 14 2016, 6:30pm Share October 14 1916: Pilot dies at Montrose. Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/298324/october-14-1916-pilot-dies-montrose/ Copy Link The first solo flight of a Montrose aviator ended in tragedy. John Morison (as his grave spells his surname) was 19, not 21, when he passed away on October 13. He is buried in Sleepyhillock cemetery.
