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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Sergeant James Allen Ward VC

Second World War Air Force New Zealand Victoria Cross holder HAMBURG CEMETERY

Audrey Eileen Welsford Smithers - Aircraftwoman 1st Class, RAF 2029533 - "Promising career cut short"

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EAST PRESTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

Flying Officer William Bentley, RCAF.

Second World War Air Force Canadian ST. VALERY-EN-CAUX FRANCO-BRITISH CEMETERY

By Alexander Bentley

United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Ronald John Samson: Secret Airborne Radar Development

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

By Carl Rusbridge

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Lionel Hawkins Chell - 10 Sqn. Bomber Command

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom VENRAY WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Victor Rogers - an Old Carolian dies in “the Laconia Incident”

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Post Office ALAMEIN MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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