

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)


Pilot Officer Cyril Thorpe Anderson, 49 Sqdn. RAF - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flying Officer John Brian Thornton, RAFVR, 172 Squadron
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Leslie Gordon Knight DFC, RAAF - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Harry Walter Jassby RAF - "Died in an Accident, details unknown"
By Tony Matthews QVRM VR
United Kingdom

Sqn. Ldr. David John Hatfield Maltby DSO DFC, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Death of an ex-Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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