

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)


Flying Officer 166168 George Charles Mayhew, Bomb Aimer with 358 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

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

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

Leading Aircraftman John (Ian) Taylor, 113 Squadron, RAF. Died 8th August 1941, Age 26.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Terence Donough O'Brien, 16th Lancers, attached to the Royal Flying Corps
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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