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)

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Charles Henry Martin, No.4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps

First World War Air Force Australian RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY, FLEURBAIX

Second Lieutenant Anthony Steel Caldwell: an enthusiastic Aussie flyer, buried far from home.

First World War Air Force Australian DONCASTER (HYDE PARK) CEMETERY

By David Ingleby

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Thomas Bracegirdle - 2839 Sqdn., RAF Regt., RAFVR

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ORMSKIRK (ST. ANNE) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHYARD

Korea

Air Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph Vincent Chapman 30441, Royal Flying Corps, Flying School (Farnborough)

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BRADFORD (BOWLING) CEMETERY

By Margaret Holden (Banks)

United Kingdom

2nd Lt Sydney Foley Case - Royal Air Force

First World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance DUDLEY BOROUGH CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic 2nd Class, John Robert Herriott 44445, Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force United Kingdom BRADFORD (BOWLING) CEMETERY

By Margaret Holden (Banks)

United Kingdom

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