

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)


Squadron Leader Gordon Bennet from WINNIPEG (CA)
By Gemma v.d. Klundert- Bertens
Netherlands

Flight Sergeant Keith Edward Jeffery, RAAF, of Bunbury, Western Australia
By Alexandra Wallace
United Kingdom

Lieutenant George William Edendale Whitehead - As Happy With A Good Book As When Scoring Centuries
By Grant Cornwell MBE
France

Sergeant Stanley J Cooper RAFVR - Tragically killed by 'friendly fire'
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg VC DFC, Praised by the enemy
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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