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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Leading Aircraftman Yousif Ali

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

Sergeant Leslie Francis Gilkes

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Flight Lieutenant Emanuel Peter John Adeniyi Thomas

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY

Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Pilot Officer Rawdon “Ron” Hume Middleton VC

Second World War Air Force Australian Victoria Cross holder BECK ROW (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD

Section Officer Karin Lia Hughes

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

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