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5 June

On This Day, 1999: On 5 June 1999 RAF Tornados flew their first combat missions from Solenzara in Corsica during Operation Allied…

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First World War

People profiles from the first world war era of the Royal Air Force.

5 People Profiles
Featured First World War Profile

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

Arthur Harris

GCB OBE AFC
Senior Commander

Arthur Harris led RAF Bomber Command through the main strategic bombing offensive against Germany, leaving one of the war’s most debated legacies.

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Rank Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Born 13 April 1892
Died 5 April 1984
Era First World War

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Aircrew

James McCudden

Major

VCDSO and BarMC and Bar 28 March 1895-9 July 1918
Senior Commander

Arthur Harris

Marshal of the Royal Air Force

GCBOBEAFC 13 April 1892-5 April 1984
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Senior Commander

Keith Park

Air Chief Marshal

GCBKBEMC & Bar 15 June 1892-6 February 1975
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Senior Commander

Hugh Dowding

Air Chief Marshal

GCBGCVOCMG 24 April 1882-15 February 1970
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Aircrew

Thomas Mottershead

Sergeant

VCDCM 17 January 1892-12 January 1917

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