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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Captain Lionel Sydney Platt, Royal Flying Corps, 57th Squadron

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, ROEUX

United Kingdom

Sergeant Richard Claude Harold Cantin 1397376, RAFVR, 61 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom SAGE WAR CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer Ernest Douglas Scotland 147351, RAFVR, 571 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Captain Harold Hartley Baron, Royal Air Force

First World War Air Force United Kingdom OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Richard Charles ROTHWELL, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Sergeant Stanley Gordon Hodges, 1588674, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY

United Kingdom

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