

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)


Sergeant (A/G) Derek Leonard Helsby 2209214, RAFVR, No 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Captain John William Washington Nason, 11th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment and 46 Squadron, RFC
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Thomas Wood Savage, RAFVR, 92 Squadron
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sergeant David Taylor Horsfall, 568924, 617 Sqdn., RAF - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Sergeant William Henry Gladwell, 1292395, RAFVR, 117 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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