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.
Svend Erik van der Aa Kühle (1918 - 1942)
Svend Erik van der Aa Kühle is born in Sweden, raised in Denmark, and living in Kenya at the outbreak of war. He is one of three brothers in British service. A trained pilot, he is attached to No. 274 Squadron during the North African campaign. He has one aerial victory, before he is killed in action in February 1942.
Kaj Birksted's Wingco Spitfires
Kaj Birksted becomes Wing Commander (flying) of the North Weald Wing on 1 August 1943. As Wing Commander he had the privilege to carry his initials as identity code on his aircraft. He is believed to have had three Spitfires carrying "KB" on the fuselage. This article is an attempt to compile information on these aircraft - at the time being with a focus on the first.
