

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)


Flight Sergeant Frederick Preston Aspin 212695, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer George Greville Gilling-Lax DFC 145494, RAFVR, 85 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Fred Farrer, Royal Flying Corps
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Hauptmann 65152/17 Ernst Wiggers 2/JG51 Luftwaffe
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Heinrich Faupel - German Air Force
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