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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Barbara Ellen Goodwin WRAF, Member 611 - The only WRAF casualty from Narborough Aerodrome

First World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war GREAT MASSINGHAM (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Sally McGlone

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Eric Gordon Waters, Hampshire Yeomanry, attd. to 6th Sqn., Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Nigel Bernard Whitfield, 62 Squadron, RAF

First World War Air Force United Kingdom FOREST ROW CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman (Under Training/Pilot) Roger Frederick Newman, 927517, 8 FTS, RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom FOREST ROW CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Donald Lionel Henry Miles, 516240, 11 Operational Training Unit, RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom FOREST ROW CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Richard Dacre Trevor-Roper - 'Flew with Guy Gibson on the Dams Raid'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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Air Force

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Barbara Ellen Goodwin WRAF, Member 611 - The only WRAF casualty from Narborough Aerodrome

Lieutenant Eric Gordon Waters, Hampshire Yeomanry, attd. to 6th Sqn., Royal Flying Corps

Lieutenant Nigel Bernard Whitfield, 62 Squadron, RAF

Leading Aircraftman (Under Training/Pilot) Roger Frederick Newman, 927517, 8 FTS, RAFVR

Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Donald Lionel Henry Miles, 516240, 11 Operational Training Unit, RAF

Flight Lieutenant Richard Dacre Trevor-Roper - 'Flew with Guy Gibson on the Dams Raid'

Air Force

999 Stories

Barbara Ellen Goodwin WRAF, Member 611 - The only WRAF casualty from Narborough Aerodrome

Lieutenant Eric Gordon Waters, Hampshire Yeomanry, attd. to 6th Sqn., Royal Flying Corps

Lieutenant Nigel Bernard Whitfield, 62 Squadron, RAF

Leading Aircraftman (Under Training/Pilot) Roger Frederick Newman, 927517, 8 FTS, RAFVR

Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Donald Lionel Henry Miles, 516240, 11 Operational Training Unit, RAF

Flight Lieutenant Richard Dacre Trevor-Roper - 'Flew with Guy Gibson on the Dams Raid'

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