

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)


Leading Aircraftwoman Nellie Griffiths 2058307, W.A.A.F.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Frederick James Perry 119140, RAFVR, 28 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant Philip Pantoock 1270838, RAFVR, 6 Air Observers School
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Plutonowy Marian Szmidt 703600, Polish Army, 316 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Kapral Jan Aleksander Rogowski 781018, Polish Air Force, 315 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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