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 Alwyne Travers “Button” Loyd, 5th Bn., The Buffs attd. 32 Squadron RFC

First World War Air Force United Kingdom LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Edward Manton 810081, 610 Squadron, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom HAWKHURST CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Desmond Fred Ruchwaldy DFC DFM, RAFVR - a decorated fighter pilot

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom BATH (HAYCOMBE) CEMETERY

Porucznik Mieczyslaw Adamek DFM, P/2095, Polish Air Force, 317 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth NORTHWOOD CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Porucznik Zbigniew Jozef Marszalek P/2069, Polish Air Force, 303 Squadron

Second World War Air Force Non-Commonwealth NORTHWOOD CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Donald Edward Johnston, 412550, R.A.A.F.

Second World War Air Force Australian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

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