

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)


Pilot Officer James McCash, No. 4 (Continental) Ferry Pilot Pool, RAFVR. Died 18 June 1940, Age 22.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Air Gunner) Charles Grant, 42 Squadron, RAFVR. Died 30th August 1941, Age 29.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Instructor) Lawrence Higgin Page, 47738, R.A.F.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Gerald Gore, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

Captain Ernest Dyce Messervy - Royal Flying Corps & First Surrey Rifles London Regiment
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom
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