F/Lt. A. W. A. Bayne began his elementary flying training in June 1936.
On 5th September he was posted to 10 FTS, Tern Hill.

On 24th April 1939, Alfred joined 54 Squadron at Hornchurch.

On 29th July 1940, Alfred was with 17 Squadron when he shared in the destruction of a He 111.
On 27th August he claimed a probable Bf 110; a Bf 109 on 31st.

On 5th September 1940, Alfred claimed a Bf 110, but was himself shot down. He baled out safely from his Hurricane I (V7407) off Portland at 17:50hrs.

On 11th September, Alfred claimed a BF 110 and on 2nd October shared in the destruction of a Do 17.

On 8th November 1940, Alfred led 17 Squadron against a force of heavily-escorted Ju 87s which were attacking two destroyers. In this action, Alfred claimed a Ju 87 and another probable.
On 17th November, Alfred destroyed a Bf 110 and damaged another.

Alfred was awarded the DFC on 26th November 1940.

On 7th July 1941, Alfred took command of the newly-formed 132 Squadron at Peterhead. He remained with the squadron until February 1942.

In May 1942, Alfred took command of 30 Squadron at Ratamalana, Ceylon and led it until February 1943. Alfred then commanded 136 Squadron at Chittagong until May 1943.

Alfred was released from the RAF in 1946 as a Wing Commander.
Alfred Bayne passed away on 28th May 1963.