

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)


Aircraftwoman Winifred Ellen Knapp, 2029508, of 953 Balloon Squadron, WAAF
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart DFC, RCAF, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Sergeant John Marriott DFM, 1003474, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Donald Stewart Hegan, RAFVR, 30 Officer Training Unit
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Richard Frank Hill MC, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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