

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 Ridley Elgood Houseman 77936, RAFVR, 149 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Henry William Hoskins 145781, RAFVR, 256 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Warrant Officer Reginald Owen Clee 1068617, RAFVR, 256 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Murray Osborne Jorgensen 413086, RNZAF, 486 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant John Ewart Price 1323686, RAFVR, 141 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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