

Air Force
War in the air developed from its infancy in the First World War, to become an integral part of modern combat during the second. Pilots, air crew and ground crew of all nations faced tough conditions and immense danger during both world wars as they did battle among the clouds. Tell us their stories. (Image: © RAF Air Historical CH5245)


Pilot Officer Charles Alec Bird, 41543, Royal Air Force
By Guy Ellis
United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold David Ovenstone 1258429, RAFVR, 250 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Reginald Peel Pohlmann - 'Pianoforte Manufacturer's Son'
Sergeant Anthony Stephen Beningfield 905356, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 49 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Edward Alan Bayley 741004, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 249 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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