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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Flying Officer Ulric Leslie Look Yan, Fighter Pilot from Trinidad

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

By Elizabeth Smith

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Vincent Parker - 'The Locksmith of Colditz'

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

By Elizabeth Smith

United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Pilot) 73043 Arthur Guy Evill RAFVR, 201 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Douglas Maddex 137176, RAFVR, 166 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Keith Shambler Simpson, 414166, Royal Australian Air Force, 158 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Australian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Joseph Clarke MC , 99 Sqdn Royal Air Force

Air Force United Kingdom AMBALA CANTONMENT CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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