

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 1st Class Kathleen Frances Goodman, 2068746, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force
By Mark Bailey
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Moses Schwartz, J/93071, Royal Canadian Air Force, 78 Squadron, Bomber Command
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Idris Williams, 2210913, RAF Volunteer Reserve, 78 Squadron, Bomber Command
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer John Summerfield Rice, 55924, Royal Air Force, 78 Squadron, Bomber Command
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Raymond Stanley Cumming, 177853, RAFVR, 78 Squadron, Bomber Command
By David Nixon
United Kingdom
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