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A rather large number of the young men and women joined the air forces during the Second World War. Many paid the ultimate price. This site commemorates these young people. Read one of the profiles, articles or more about the site.

Hans Christian Madsen (1908 - n.a.)

Hans Christian Madsen is one of a small number of Danish pilots who volunteers for the Malayan Volunteer Air Force during the Second World War. He is captured by the Japanese and is sent to the notorious Burma-Siam Railway also known as the "Death Railway."

Statistics

Pilots:127
Aircrew:26
Others:142
Aircraft:236
Sorties:938