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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Private James Willey, L/3097, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), attached to the 42 Sqn RFC

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant James Lester Watkinson - 'The Villagers and the Soldier'

Second World War Air Force Canadian SARZEAU COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Ana Gourcuff

Canada

Private Charles Butterworth, 287257, Royal Air Force - Boer War Veteran

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BURY CEMETERY, REDVALES

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Charles Bryce Oxenham 424063, Royal New Zealand Air Force, 218 (Gold Coast) Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Edgar Albert Madsen 412987, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War Air Force Australian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Basil Furnes Snell DFM

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HARROGATE (STONEFALL) CEMETERY

By Elizabeth Smith

United Kingdom

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