

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 Hugh Robert Dick, 1383312, RAFVR, 207 Squadron
By Janet Newell
Australia

Flight Sergeant Donald Hopkins, RAFVR, 103 Sqdn. - 'A sad death in a beautiful place.'
By Trevor Hopkins
United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftwoman Caroline Dorothy Pelling, 2029496, 909/910 Balloon Sqdn., WAAF
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Aircraftwoman Joy Burton, 2025361, 909/910 Balloon Sqdn., WAAF
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant (W/Op/AG) Arthur John Lane, 1394728, RAFVR, 90 Squadron
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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