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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Sergeant Richard Bert Bond, 570 Sqn., RAFVR, SOE - D Day & Arnhem

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

By Paul Brooker

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftsman James Cameron Campbell (U/T Air Bomber), RAFVR. Died on 2nd July 1942, Age 30.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom PERTH (JEANFIELD AND WELLSHILL) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant Thomas Gray VC, 12th Sqn., RAF - Died a Hero

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Sergeant Derrick Barrie Simpson, 59 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 25th July 1940. Age 19.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm VC, 18 Sqn. RAF - Killed in the Desert

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

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant (Navigator) Gilbert Ferguson Sage, 7 Squadron, RAFVR, Died 21 February 1945, Age 23.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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