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 William Appleby 42975, RAF, 269 Squadron - "He Was Valiant"

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MORPETH (ST. MARY THE VIRGIN) CHURCHYARD

By Michael Booth

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Colin Anthony Gordon Clark 42192, RAF, 137 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom GELDESTON (ST. MICHAEL) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Henry Outram THWAITE ~ 220 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Percival Ross-Frames Burton 74348, RAFVR, 249 Squadron

Second World War Air Force South African TANGMERE (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Maurice Milne Irving 90277, RAF (Auxiliary Air Force), 607 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer John William Broadhurst 41898, Royal Air Force, 222 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HORNCHURCH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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