

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)


Lieutenant BJ Tolhurst - Shot down on photographic reconnaissance over Arras
First World War
Air Force
United Kingdom
Photo Reconnaissance
VIS-EN-ARTOIS BRITISH CEMETERY, HAUCOURT
By Diane Lee
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Lawrence Edwin Dunnett 1898 - 1918
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Raymond Frederick Dunnett 1896 - 1917
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

RCAF Pilot Officer J/27607 - Gerald “Jady” Armstrong.
By Alain Rochefort
Canada

Second Lieutenant Robert Aubrey Hastings Lloyd 1899 - 1918
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom
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