

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 Thomas Edwin Jones, 563978, RAF, 99 Squadron
By Helen Reeves
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Edward Dudley Dear, RAF Volunteer Reserve, 502 Sqn.
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom

Flying Officer George H.F.G. Gregory DFM, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Sergeant John William Minchin, RAFVR, 617 Sqn. - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Kenneth Earnshaw, RCAF, 617 Sqn. (RAF) - 'Death of a Dambuster'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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