

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 Samuel Cunningham Atcheson DFC, 161591, RAFVR, 57 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Francis John Everett 1315675, RAFVR, 142 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Eric Norman Common 1089983, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By shaun corkerry (2)
United Kingdom

Sergeant Derek Ernest William Jones 1867932, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 149 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Harvey Francis Munday, Royal Australian Air Force
Second World War
Air Force
Australian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX
By Gossart Rémi
France
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