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)

Select Conflict

Select Nationality

Select Themes

Select Cemetery

Pilot Officer Derek Edmund Teden - England & Barbarians rugby player.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Pre-war sportsman/woman Photo Reconnaissance RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Samantha Marshall

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Norman Lewis Young

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Post Office STAGLIENO CEMETERY, GENOA

Flight Sergeant William James Semple RAF - missing 15th February 1943

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

By jennifer irwin

United Kingdom

1573354 - Warrant officer Richard Montgomery - RAFVR 229 Sqdn and his eleven comrades who perished with him

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RAWALPINDI WAR CEMETERY

By Heather Gough

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Herrick Peter (Gladstone) Leyden, Royal Air Force. KIA, 13th August 1918.

First World War Air Force United Kingdom PERREUSE CHATEAU FRANCO BRITISH NATIONAL CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Frederick Neal Robertson DFM - Battle of Britain Pilot and Fighter Ace

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

By Andrew Permain

United Kingdom

Searching...