

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 Cyril Joe Barton VC, 578 Sqn,. RAFVR - 'He died saving his crew'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Kenneth Manley Tucker, No. 24 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Arthur Stewart King Scarf VC, 62 Sqn RAF - 'Never saw his child'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Lieutenant James Lionel Montague Sandy of the Australian Flying Corps (69th RFC Sqn.)
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Henry Bowman DFC, 111776, RAFVR of 129 (Mysore) Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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