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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Cadet Reginald Allison 184690, Royal Air Force, 8th Cadet Wing

First World War Air Force United Kingdom SHORNCLIFFE MILITARY CEMETERY

By Sarah Whithorn

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Nellie Griffiths 2058307, W.A.A.F.

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war NANTWICH GENERAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Frederick James Perry 119140, RAFVR, 28 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SINGAPORE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Philip Pantoock 1270838, RAFVR, 6 Air Observers School

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Plutonowy Marian Szmidt 703600, Polish Army, 316 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth EASTBOURNE (LANGNEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Kapral Jan Aleksander Rogowski 781018, Polish Air Force, 315 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth PIHEN-LES-GUINES WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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