

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)


Flight Sergeant 1381008 John Victor Beverley Homewood, 186 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer (W/Op Air Gunner) 137938 Ernest Leslie Hooker DFM, 622 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class 554007 Fred Ivor Court, Technical Training Command
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Leslie Henry Hodges, 128596, RAFVR, 9 (Coastal) OTU
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold Roy Ellmer 1294158, RAFVR, 57 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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