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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Flying Officer William Winwood Preston

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Richard Frederick Charles Brodie - RAFVR - shot down just after his 21st birthday

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NAPLES WAR CEMETERY

By Gillian Griffin

United Kingdom

Flight Engineer, Sergeant Thomas Dunn, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWTON PARISH CHURCHYARD

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Albert Stewart, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom NEWTON PARISH CHURCHYARD

By James Renwick

United Kingdom

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

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RHEINBERG WAR CEMETERY

By Steve Calder

United Kingdom

Sergeant Harold James Barnwell RAF, 566573 - 105 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY, WIMILLE

By Allan Barnwell

United Kingdom

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