

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)


Sergeant (Air Gunner) William Frederick George Edge, 1817983, RAFVR, 166 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Thomas Albert Hall, 944380, RAFVR 49 Squadron, died night 21st/22nd June 1944
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Corporal George William Barnes, Royal Air Force
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Maurice Henry Pinches DFC* 49207, 65 Squadron RAF
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer William James Young, 77 Sqn., RAFVR. Died on 17th June 1944, Age 22.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom
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