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 Henry Peckham, 1851763, RAFVR, 550 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Peter Arundell Hay-Neave, 124425, RAFVR of 2 Squadron, Odiham

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWBURGH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman John Harold Davies, 1084959, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HEATHFIELD (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Haden Mostyn Kendrick, Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom PENN FIELDS (ST. PHILIP) CHURCHYARD

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Cpl. H. Caley, MU 103 RAF ~ A Tragic End...

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant James Henry Whalen DFC

Second World War Air Force Canadian Kohima and Imphal KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY

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