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)

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Sergeant Norman Rupert Burrows, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Aircraftwoman Winifred Ellen Knapp, 2029508, of 953 Balloon Squadron, WAAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HORSTED KEYNES (ST. GILES) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart DFC, RCAF, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Canadian REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant John Marriott DFM, 1003474, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Donald Stewart Hegan, RAFVR, 30 Officer Training Unit

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STONELEIGH (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Richard Frank Hill MC, Royal Air Force

First World War Air Force United Kingdom HIGH HURSTWOOD (HOLY TRINITY) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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