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 Lieutenant Lionel Harold Schwind 37870, 213 Squadron RAF

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CROWBOROUGH BURIAL GROUND

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer 166168 George Charles Mayhew, Bomb Aimer with 358 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHITTAGONG WAR CEMETERY, CHATTOGRAM

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Second World War Air Force Canadian Victoria Cross holder SENANTES CHURCHYARD

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AUCHTERGAVEN PARISH CHURCHYARD

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman John (Ian) Taylor, 113 Squadron, RAF. Died 8th August 1941, Age 26.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Terence Donough O'Brien, 16th Lancers, attached to the Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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Air Force

999 Stories

Flight Lieutenant Lionel Harold Schwind 37870, 213 Squadron RAF

Flying Officer 166168 George Charles Mayhew, Bomb Aimer with 358 Squadron

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

Leading Aircraftman John (Ian) Taylor, 113 Squadron, RAF. Died 8th August 1941, Age 26.

Second Lieutenant Terence Donough O'Brien, 16th Lancers, attached to the Royal Flying Corps

Air Force

999 Stories

Flight Lieutenant Lionel Harold Schwind 37870, 213 Squadron RAF

Flying Officer 166168 George Charles Mayhew, Bomb Aimer with 358 Squadron

Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette - "You'll have to put her down, Baz - She's badly on fire"

Warrant Officer (Flight Engineer) William Alexander Watson, RAF. Died on 18th April 1944, Age 25.

Leading Aircraftman John (Ian) Taylor, 113 Squadron, RAF. Died 8th August 1941, Age 26.

Second Lieutenant Terence Donough O'Brien, 16th Lancers, attached to the Royal Flying Corps

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