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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Flight Lieutenant William Ellis “Bill” Newton VC

Second World War Air Force Australian Victoria Cross holder LAE WAR CEMETERY

First officer Amy Johnson, CBE

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

First Officer Rosamund King Everard-Steenkamp

Second World War Air Force South African Women at war MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

Wing Commander Graeme Elliott Harrison

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Arnhem - Operation Market Garden ARNHEM OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY

Flying Officer Bruce Norman Reed

Second World War Air Force Canadian TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY

John Casson

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY

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