

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)


Flight Sergeant Gordon Alex Boyd, Royal Australian Air Force
By EE (Beth) Filmer
Australia

Flight Lieutenant Victor George Haley MM, RAFVR, of the Pathfinder Force Navigation Training Unit
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer (Wireless Op/Air Gnr) Charles Rankin, RAFVR. 408 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. Died 21 Jan 1944
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Sergeant Thomas Nicholson, 620 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died on 23rd June 1943., Age 23.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant George Thompson VC, 9 Sqn RAFVR - Saved his Comrades in a Burning Lancaster
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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