

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 Vernon William Byers - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Robert Claude Hay - 'Death of an Ex-Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman [UT/Pilot] George Norman Stickland, No2 FTS, RAF
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Douglas Blundell Alan-Williams, 42 Squadron, RAF
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Flying Officer (Navigator) Frederick Henry Ruffle DFC, 175408, RAFVR
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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