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 (Pilot) Oswell Beck, 524300, R.A.F., 6th of May 1940

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom COTTESMORE (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Christopher Arthur Saunders, 49 Sqn. R.A.F., A Crew Reunited After 67 Years

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BERGEN GENERAL CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Sydney Hopewell Wright, R.A.F., Died through injuries received whilst flying at Redcar

First World War Air Force United Kingdom NOTTINGHAM CHURCH CEMETERY

By Steve Kallaste

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Kenneth Allan Ramsay, 40430, 14 OTU R.A.F., Buried in Cottesmore (St Nicholas) Cemetery

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom COTTESMORE (ST. NICHOLAS) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Eric Owen Backshall (W/Op/AG), 751665, of 14 OTU R.A.F.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ARDINGLY (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Anthony Merritt, 108955, 33 Squadron R.A.F. - Alamein Memorial

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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