

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)


Flight Sergeant Cecil Edward Cox, 515112, Royal Air Force, 640 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Paul Blake Manton, 432335, Royal Australian Air Force, 640 Squadron (RAF)
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom

P/O 145296 Albert Edward Gray DFM (A/G) 515 Squadron, based Hunsdon
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Charles Homewood, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Member Marjorie Lilian Purefroy Fitzgerald 16242, Women's Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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