

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 John Seddon Laird, J/87503, Royal Canadian Air Force 424 Sqdn.
By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens
Netherlands

2nd Lieutenant Nigel Dennistoun Scott, 3rd Battlion, The Queens, attached Royal Flying Corps
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom

Clerk 3rd Class, Leslie Hewitt Smith, No. 7 Recruit Depot, Royal Air Force
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom

Sergeant Gordon Edward Fleming, Air Observer, RCAF - A First Call Lad
By Elizabeth O'Driscoll
Canada

Flight Officer Kenneth Houghton Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar
By Viv Lucas
United Kingdom
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