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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Flying Officer Ronald Chandler, RAF, 73 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY

By Charles Whiffin

United Kingdom

Wing Commander James Elmslie Walker DFC**, RCAF - 'Scout and decorated fighter pilot'

Second World War Air Force Canadian BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By Mike Dawson (1)

United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Wilbert Arley Healey DFC, R.C.A.F., 49 Sqdn.

Second World War Air Force Canadian CAMBRIDGE CITY CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Peter John Alfred Thompson, RAFVR, 261 Squadron

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom MALTA MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant (W.Op/AG) Joseph Jones, 1332717, RAFVR, 460 Sqdn. (R.A.A.F.)

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom KIRDFORD (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD EXTENSION

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Sergeant Jack Robert George Liddell, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY

By MALCOLM PEEL

United Kingdom

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