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 Lieutenant John Cecil Smith 63467, RAFVR, 10 Squadron

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Alan Hawes 127491, RAFVR, 61 Squadron

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Engineer II Richard Sydney Kearns 3030875, RAFVR

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Robert Frederick Kelly 1321703, RAFVR, 51 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Indian OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Betty Mary Stannard 2068971, 953 Balloon Sqdn., Women's Auxiliary Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war BENENDEN (ST. GEORGE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Eric Thomas George “Tim” Frith 742091, RAFVR, 92 Squadron

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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