

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 John Pulford DFM, 652403, 617 Sqn., RAF - 'Flew with Gibson on the Dams Raid'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Squadron Leader (Pilot) Gavin Strang Smith DFC, 550 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 17th June 1944, Age 22.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Thomas Ralph Morton, RAFVR. Died on 23rd August 1940, age 20
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Captain George James Mahoney-Jones, 20 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Maurice Austin, 164397, RAFVR, “E” Squadron, 1 Wing, Glider Pilot Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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