

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)


Flying Officer Richard Frederick Charles Brodie - RAFVR - shot down just after his 21st birthday
By Gillian Griffin
United Kingdom

Flight Engineer, Sergeant Thomas Dunn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
By James Renwick
United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Albert Stewart, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
By James Renwick
United Kingdom

Sergeant Herbert Fortune, 1179661, RAFVR 15 Sqn - "At the going down of the sun we will remember you"
By Steve Calder
United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold James Barnwell RAF, 566573 - 105 Squadron
By Allan Barnwell
United Kingdom
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