

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)


Sergeant Richard Claude Harold Cantin 1397376, RAFVR, 61 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Ernest Douglas Scotland 147351, RAFVR, 571 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Captain Harold Hartley Baron, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Aircraftman 1st Class Richard Charles ROTHWELL, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom

Sergeant Stanley Gordon Hodges, 1588674, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By David Nixon
United Kingdom
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