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 William Hatton, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Antony Joseph Stone - 'Death of an Ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Alexander Gordon DFM

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HABBANIYA WAR CEMETERY

By Linda Armstrong

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Douglas Gordon Bennett, 241 Squadron, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MALTA MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant Gordon Anthony Yeo, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BERGEN GENERAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant (AG) Oliver Alexander Meredith Cook, 40 Squadron, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BUDAPEST WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

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