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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Pilot Officer 40366 James Doan Cody Royal Air Force 108 Squadron - a Canadian who joined the RAF in 1937

Second World War Air Force Canadian CAVERSFIELD (ST. LAURENCE) CHURCHYARD

By Peter Jones (1)

United Kingdom

Wing Commander Cosme Lockwood Gomm, Royal Air Force 467 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn.– "The Great Adventure Now Begins"

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY

By Alex C

United Kingdom

Captain Ivor Norman Lawrence Taylor DFC, 40 Squadron, South African Air Force

Second World War Air Force South African BOLSENA WAR CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Selwyn Grayston 1812355, 84 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom KIRKEE WAR CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Leading Aircraftman Evan (Ieuan) Davies, 6168 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY

By Leonie Peers

Australia

Flight Lieutenant Evan Arthur Davies, 50 Squadron RAF Volunteer Reserve

Second World War Air Force United Kingdom Remembrance GAVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY

By Leonie Peers

Australia

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Pilot Officer 40366 James Doan Cody Royal Air Force 108 Squadron - a Canadian who joined the RAF in 1937

Wing Commander Cosme Lockwood Gomm, Royal Air Force 467 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn.– "The Great Adventure Now Begins"

Captain Ivor Norman Lawrence Taylor DFC, 40 Squadron, South African Air Force

Flight Sergeant Selwyn Grayston 1812355, 84 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Leading Aircraftman Evan (Ieuan) Davies, 6168 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Flight Lieutenant Evan Arthur Davies, 50 Squadron RAF Volunteer Reserve

Air Force

1599 Stories

Pilot Officer 40366 James Doan Cody Royal Air Force 108 Squadron - a Canadian who joined the RAF in 1937

Wing Commander Cosme Lockwood Gomm, Royal Air Force 467 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn.– "The Great Adventure Now Begins"

Captain Ivor Norman Lawrence Taylor DFC, 40 Squadron, South African Air Force

Flight Sergeant Selwyn Grayston 1812355, 84 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Leading Aircraftman Evan (Ieuan) Davies, 6168 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve

Flight Lieutenant Evan Arthur Davies, 50 Squadron RAF Volunteer Reserve

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