

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)


Second Lieutenant Desmond Maurice Macartney-Filgate, Royal Air Force, 42 Training Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer William Victor Francis Amphlett 161781, RAFVR, 50 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Corporal Joan Norah Lewis - A Tragic Loss, Greatly Missed
Second World War
Air Force
United Kingdom
Women at war
NEWTON NOTTAGE (ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST) CHURCHYARD
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Iris Miriam Deeley - A Tragic Story
Second World War
Air Force
United Kingdom
Women at war
CITY OF LONDON CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM, MANOR PARK
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom

Corporal John Ferguson Allan 591275, Royal Air Force
By Julian Morgan
United Kingdom
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