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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Flight Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Currie Wood, 100 Sqn., RAFVR. Died 25 May 1943, Age 24.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder BONE WAR CEMETERY, ANNABA

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CROWHURST (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD, SUSSEX

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Whitehead 975551, 61 Sqn, RAFVR. Died 18 February 1943, Age 22.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBUSNETHAN CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

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Flight Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Currie Wood, 100 Sqn., RAFVR. Died 25 May 1943, Age 24.

Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Whitehead 975551, 61 Sqn, RAFVR. Died 18 February 1943, Age 22.

Air Force

999 Stories

Flight Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Currie Wood, 100 Sqn., RAFVR. Died 25 May 1943, Age 24.

Flt. Sgt. Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM, 218 Sqn RAFVR - 'A Tale of Extraordinary Courage, Determination and Leadership'

Wing Commander James Brindley Nicholson VC DFC, 355 Sqn., RAF - 'A Determined Pilot'

Flight Lieutenant Stephen Alers Hankey, 40822, 161 (Special Duties) Squadron RAF

Sqn. Ldr. Robert Anthony Maurice Palmer VC DFC*, 109 Sqn RAFVR - 'If only the clouds hadn't cleared'

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) James Whitehead 975551, 61 Sqn, RAFVR. Died 18 February 1943, Age 22.

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