

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 Thomas Henry Loftus, 1600812, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
By David Nixon
United Kingdom

Flight Lieutenant Arthur James Wheatland 100696, RAFVR
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Hugh Douglas Steeves J/7474, RCAF, 414 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Frederick Shaw Bradbury 143735, RAFVR, 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Squadron Leader Maurice Nolan 37114, RAF, 38 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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