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 James Donald Blanchard Hall J/5492, RCAF, 429 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Wisden Warwick 917925, RAFVR, 209 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flying Officer George Mercer McKinlay 136433, RAFVR, 610 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom GATESHEAD (SALTWELL) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Section Officer Muriel Tamara Byck – SOE Operative

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war PORNIC WAR CEMETERY

Section Officer Diana Rowden – SOE Operative

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Pilot Officer Ieuan Haddock J/88238, RCAF, 180 (RAF) Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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