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 Peter James Nankivell 84930 RAFVR, 609 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom STADEN COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Lionel Kesson Guthrie 404637, RNZAF, 141 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Plutonowy Leon Hampel P/782237, Polish Air Force, 304 Squadron

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

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Lionel Arthur Ashfield DFC, 61st Wing, 202 Squadron, Royal Air Force

First World War Air Force United Kingdom RAMSCAPPELLE ROAD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Robert Wilson Yuill 133212, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom CAMBUSNETHAN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant James Joseph Burke 41307, RNZAF, 485 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand WHYTELEAFE (ST. LUKE) CHURCHYARD

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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