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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Second Lieutenant Andrew Beattie Sneddon, Royal Flying Corps. Missing since 3rd October 1917.

First World War Air Force United Kingdom HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer John Seddon Laird, J/87503, Royal Canadian Air Force 424 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY

By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens

Netherlands

2nd Lieutenant Nigel Dennistoun Scott, 3rd Battlion, The Queens, attached Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Clerk 3rd Class, Leslie Hewitt Smith, No. 7 Recruit Depot, Royal Air Force

First World War Air Force United Kingdom THETFORD CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Sergeant Gordon Edward Fleming, Air Observer, RCAF - A First Call Lad

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Elizabeth O'Driscoll

Canada

Flight Officer Kenneth Houghton Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom The Great Escape RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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