The secret RAF base which foiled the Nazis
The ‘Beambender’ was a vital WW2 RAF unit designed to foil Nazi bombing raids. Slightly north of Coalville in the ...
Funeral held in Tunbridge Wells for WW2 RAF bomb commander Jack Harris
A former RAF bomb commander whose life tip was to “keep good friends with your guardian angel” has died, aged 104. Wing ...
The Soviet Fighter That Swarmed the Skies in WW2
According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air superiority over ...
Funeral held for 'last' WW2 RAF bomber pilot
The funeral for the man believed to have been the last surviving World War Two Bomber Command pilot has been held in Kent.
Brian Murphy, actor who found lasting fame playing henpecked George to Yootha Joyce’s Mildred
Brian Murphy, the actor, who has died aged 92, achieved his greatest success in the ITV sitcom Man About the House (1973-76) ...
From bombs to brigades: How Penny Lane became Liverpool’s rock ‘n’ roll epicentre
In the ruins of World War II and Liverpool's austerity, rock 'n' roll and American pop culture found a fast-tracked way to Penny Lane and the wider Merseyside.
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Medal awarded to WW2 pigeon bought by Barrow museum
A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the ...
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WW2 medal awarded to homing pigeon sold to Cumbrian museum
A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.
P-51 Mustang Vs Yak-9: How The Iconic Fighters Compare
The Yakovlev Yak-9 and North American P-51 Mustang are two of the most infamous fighters of the Second World War.
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Appeal to fund urgent repairs at former Second World War RAF base near Bedford
A volunteer has made it his mission to help preserve a museum dedicated to the memory of those who served at a wartime RAF base in Thurleigh.
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JOHN MANZO COLUMN: Wisdom enables us to separate important information from nonsense
One of the most monumental events in the history of the 20th Century took place from July 10, 1940, until October 31, 1940.
Bravery medal awarded to pigeon who defied a sniper's bullet to carry Nazi secrets back to Britain during WW2 set to go under the hammer
A medal awarded to Tommy the pigeon, one of the brave birds which inspired the 2005 animation film Valiant, has gone on sale ...