

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 Stephen Burns, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Survived 'Chastise' but not the war'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Pilot Officer John William Thrasher, RCAF, 617 Sqdn. - 'Survived 'Chastise' but not the war'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Thomas William Maynard, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. 'Survived 'Chastise' but not the war'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Warrant Officer II Chester Bruce Gowrie, RCAF, 617 Sqdn. - 'Survived 'Chastise' but not the war'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom

Flying Officer Richard MacFarlane, RAFVR, 617 Sqdn. - 'Survived 'Chastise' but not the war'
By MALCOLM PEEL
United Kingdom
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