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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Pilot Officer John Desmond Lenahan, 607 Sqn., RAF, Died in the Skies above Kent

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CRANBROOK CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic 2nd Class 'Charles Percy' Cook, 60494, Royal Flying Corps Recruits Depot

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BEXHILL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant John Gregory Faux, 172 Sqn., RAFVR - A Story From The Battle of the Atlantic.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jack Faux

United States

Warrant Officer 2nd Class, William John Kaufman, R/75691, 420 Sqn., R.C.A.F.

Second World War Air Force Canadian RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By David Break

Canada

Sergeant (Observer) Duncan Cameron Findlay, 103 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died on 26th March 1940,

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Dave Dykes

United Kingdom

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Pilot Officer John Desmond Lenahan, 607 Sqn., RAF, Died in the Skies above Kent

Air Mechanic 2nd Class 'Charles Percy' Cook, 60494, Royal Flying Corps Recruits Depot

Sergeant John Gregory Faux, 172 Sqn., RAFVR - A Story From The Battle of the Atlantic.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class, William John Kaufman, R/75691, 420 Sqn., R.C.A.F.

Sergeant (Observer) Duncan Cameron Findlay, 103 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died on 26th March 1940,

Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

Air Force

999 Stories

Pilot Officer John Desmond Lenahan, 607 Sqn., RAF, Died in the Skies above Kent

Air Mechanic 2nd Class 'Charles Percy' Cook, 60494, Royal Flying Corps Recruits Depot

Sergeant John Gregory Faux, 172 Sqn., RAFVR - A Story From The Battle of the Atlantic.

Warrant Officer 2nd Class, William John Kaufman, R/75691, 420 Sqn., R.C.A.F.

Sergeant (Observer) Duncan Cameron Findlay, 103 Squadron, Royal Air Force. Died on 26th March 1940,

Sergeant James Roy Fenwick, 40 Squadron, RAFVR. Died on 14th January 1942, age 31.

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