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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Pilot Officer John Hedley Rothwell 33576, RAF, 605 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom POYNINGS CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Richard Raymond Godden 525364, RAF - 'HMS Lancastria'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

First Officer Stanley Richard Herringshaw, Air Transport Auxiliary

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

First Officer Wilbur Washington (Bee) Acton, Air Transport Auxiliary – ‘The Wilberforce’

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Alec Henry Cousins 1321669, RAFVR, 35 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MAIDENHEAD (ALL SAINTS) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lieutenant 14977 Leslie Nansen Franklin, 56 Squadron

First World War Air Force United Kingdom CROISILLES BRITISH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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