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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Pilot Officer Eric Mearis, 619 Squadron, RAF

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

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Ernest Forder - a fighter pilot and prisoner of war.

First World War Air Force United Kingdom WINTERBORNE STICKLAND (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Henry Peter Dixon - Brave Pilot Shot Down Over Dunkirk While His Brother Looked On

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DUNKIRK TOWN CEMETERY

By Grant Cornwell MBE (1)

France

Lieutenant Leslie John Primrose - Australian Flying Corps

First World War Air Force Australian CATENOY FRENCH NATIONAL CEMETERY

France

Wing Commander Eric Frank Knowles Campling, 42049 DSO RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ST. GEORGE (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD

By Mr Louis Harvey

United Kingdom

Sergeant George Southall - A Battle of Britain Hero

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom PENN FIELDS (ST. PHILIP) CHURCHYARD

By Grant Cornwell MBE (1)

France

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