

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)


Audrey Eileen Welsford Smithers - Aircraftwoman 1st Class, RAF 2029533 - "Promising career cut short"
By Carl Rusbridge
United Kingdom

Flying Officer William Bentley, RCAF.
By Alexander Bentley
United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Ronald John Samson: Secret Airborne Radar Development
By Carl Rusbridge
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Lionel Hawkins Chell - 10 Sqn. Bomber Command
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Victor Rogers - an Old Carolian dies in “the Laconia Incident”
By Gary Broad
United Kingdom
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