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 John Webber, 1113232, 172 Squadron, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Cyril Thorpe Anderson, 49 Sqdn. RAF - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Brian Thornton, RAFVR, 172 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Leslie Gordon Knight DFC, RAAF - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force Australian DEN HAM GENERAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Harry Walter Jassby RAF - "Died in an Accident, details unknown"

First World War Air Force Canadian ALDBOROUGH HATCH (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD

By Tony Matthews QVRM VR

United Kingdom

Sqn. Ldr. David John Hatfield Maltby DSO DFC, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WICKHAMBREAUX (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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