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 Sergeant James Campbell Turreff, 196 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHOLOY WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant William Arnott McLeod, 115 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant Sydney Peter Herman Purchase, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant Peter Robert Peart, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BIRMINGHAM (LODGE HILL) CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Robert George Glaze, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom AMBON WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Alexander Bruce Smeaton, 83 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

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