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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Major James Thomas Byford McCudden VC DSO* MC* MM - From Air Mechanic to Flying Ace

First World War Air Force United Kingdom Victoria Cross holder WAVANS BRITISH CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant John Alexander Morrison, 575 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 5 August 1944, Age 26.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom D-Day and Invasion of Normandy RYES WAR CEMETERY, BAZENVILLE

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant William Lawrence King, 77359, RAFVR, 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom LANGLEYBURY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer (Navigator) Hugh Bernard Bell, 136343, RAFVR, of 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BEXHILL (ST. MARK) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Ian Graham Campbell Miller, 115 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 27th August 1944, Age 20.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Harold Ernest Whiteman, 7th Reserve Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force Australian BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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Air Force

999 Stories

Major James Thomas Byford McCudden VC DSO* MC* MM - From Air Mechanic to Flying Ace

Flight Lieutenant John Alexander Morrison, 575 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 5 August 1944, Age 26.

Flight Lieutenant William Lawrence King, 77359, RAFVR, 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Pilot Officer (Navigator) Hugh Bernard Bell, 136343, RAFVR, of 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Flight Sergeant Ian Graham Campbell Miller, 115 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 27th August 1944, Age 20.

Second Lieutenant Harold Ernest Whiteman, 7th Reserve Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

Air Force

999 Stories

Major James Thomas Byford McCudden VC DSO* MC* MM - From Air Mechanic to Flying Ace

Flight Lieutenant John Alexander Morrison, 575 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 5 August 1944, Age 26.

Flight Lieutenant William Lawrence King, 77359, RAFVR, 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Pilot Officer (Navigator) Hugh Bernard Bell, 136343, RAFVR, of 264 (Madras Presidency) Squadron

Flight Sergeant Ian Graham Campbell Miller, 115 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 27th August 1944, Age 20.

Second Lieutenant Harold Ernest Whiteman, 7th Reserve Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

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