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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Captain FRANK LE BRETON AFC Royal Artillery attd. 654 A.O.P. Sqdn. Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force Canadian The Italian Campaign RAVENNA WAR CEMETERY

By Michele Ciccone

Italy

Sergeant Lincoln Joseph Hands, Observer, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War Air Force Australian Remembrance NAIROBI (FOREST ROAD) CEMETERY

By Richard Hands

United Kingdom

Pilot Officer Douglas Moultrie, Royal New Zealand Air Force - from Liverpool to Christchurch, and back to Britain

Second World War Air Force New Zealand BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY

By James Garbett

United Kingdom

Air Mechanic 2nd Class George Ernest Pennett, 65014, Royal Air Force, 2nd Training Depot

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

By Margaret Holden (Banks)

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Bruce Alfred Hands, Royal Australian Air Force. (Wireless operator / Air Gunner)

Second World War Air Force Australian RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Richard Hands

United Kingdom

Corporal David Holgate 129920, Uxbridge Depot, Royal Air Force

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

By Margaret Holden (Banks)

United Kingdom

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Captain FRANK LE BRETON AFC Royal Artillery attd. 654 A.O.P. Sqdn. Royal Air Force

Sergeant Lincoln Joseph Hands, Observer, Royal Australian Air Force

Pilot Officer Douglas Moultrie, Royal New Zealand Air Force - from Liverpool to Christchurch, and back to Britain

Air Mechanic 2nd Class George Ernest Pennett, 65014, Royal Air Force, 2nd Training Depot

Flight Sergeant Bruce Alfred Hands, Royal Australian Air Force. (Wireless operator / Air Gunner)

Corporal David Holgate 129920, Uxbridge Depot, Royal Air Force

Air Force

1599 Stories

Captain FRANK LE BRETON AFC Royal Artillery attd. 654 A.O.P. Sqdn. Royal Air Force

Sergeant Lincoln Joseph Hands, Observer, Royal Australian Air Force

Pilot Officer Douglas Moultrie, Royal New Zealand Air Force - from Liverpool to Christchurch, and back to Britain

Air Mechanic 2nd Class George Ernest Pennett, 65014, Royal Air Force, 2nd Training Depot

Flight Sergeant Bruce Alfred Hands, Royal Australian Air Force. (Wireless operator / Air Gunner)

Corporal David Holgate 129920, Uxbridge Depot, Royal Air Force

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