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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Sapper Albert Edward Kells, 30548, Royal Engineers, Postal Section

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BRIGHTON (WOODVALE) BOROUGH CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Corporal Constance Leitch, 2002855, Women's Auxiliary Air Force

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Women at war HORBURY CEMETERY

By Anne-Marie Fawcett (1)

United Kingdom

F/Sgt. Basil John Fox RAFVR ~ Died on Op. Gomorra

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Harold Leslie North DFC 41608, RAF, 457 Squadron

Second World War Air Force New Zealand RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer James Reginald Bryan Meaker DFC 42514, RAF, 249 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom WEST DEAN CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Arthur Bernard Cocking, 149904, RAFVR, 78 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HANOVER WAR CEMETERY

By Samantha Taylor

United Kingdom

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