#ww2 air force

[cloud3francois]

After Dunkirk

[bantarleton]

The last of “The Few” turns 105.

Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway DFC, AE, is the last verified surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain. He was born in Dublin on 17 July 1919.

He served during the Second World War in the Battle of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Allied invasion of Italy and the Invasion of Normandy. Following the death of Terry Clark in May 2020, Hemingway became the last verified surviving airman of the Battle of Britain. He was shot down four times during the Second World War.

Per Ardua ad Astra - "Through Adversity to the Stars"

[usafphantom2]

B-17’s

@Asethic_Aries via X

[theworldatwar]

A US B-17 Flying Fortress tries to avoid heavy anti-aircraft fire on a mission over Ludwigshafen, Germany - Sept 1944

[ghostwarriorrrr]

Assembling the B-36

[nocternalrandomness]

Tuskegee Airmen from the 332nd FG photographed in Aug 1944 at Ramitelli Airfield , Italy

[enriquemzn262]

Consolidated B-32 Dominator

[kriegsminister]

British air raid drill on the island of Gibraltar

Dated 20 November, 1942

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[usafphantom4]

A Dewoitine D.520... just because it's beautiful.

@AviationMarlene via X

[tmcphotoblog]

On this Remembrance Sunday, we honor those who gave everything for our freedoms. Their courage, sacrifice, and resilience remain woven into the fabric of our lives. Let’s not just remember but strive to be worthy of what they defended. Thank you for all who have served and still serving today our country is in your debt.

[pilot4008]

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F22 RAPTOR Phone Case

[usafphantom2]

@AcePilotAV via X

[theworldatwar]

An RAF Supermarine Walrus seaplane comes to the aid of a downed pilot - English Channel 1943

[carbone14]

Consolidated B-24D Liberators en formation de vol – début 1943

©National Museum of the United States Air Force - 050610-F-1234P-019

Il s'agit probablement d'un vol de test pour vérifier la visibilité des nouvelles insignes nationales.

[ghostwarriorrrr]

[nocternalrandomness]

Grumman F8F Bearcat at Nellis AFB