Arthur Knight: Portsmouth Charity Tells Serviceman And Sportsman's Story
The talented footballer and cricketer served in both world wars, played international sport and twice competed at the Olympic Games.
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History The WWII Pilots Who Traveled Across The World To Defend England
British pilots did not face the Luftwaffe alone ...
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Feature Exceptional women of the Battle of Britain
Hitler did not bargain on the fighting spirit of those left on the ground.
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WWII Messerschmitts Attack – German Views Of The Battle Of Britain
The Battle of Britain as seen from the other side
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Aviation History Who Are The French Aerobatic Display Team?
All the info on La Patrouille de France
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History What Were The Actual Odds Of Dying In WW1?
Step into the shoes of the British Tommy and examine the stats that determined his chances of life or death.
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Aviation History From Flying Birdcages To Drones: How Air-Combat Tactics Began
Aviation historian Chris McNab gives a glimpse into the beginnings of Aerial Doctrine
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Feature The Avro Lancaster in all its glory: Stats and facts
An icon of the Second World War, learn about the specifications of the Lancaster bomber and how it got its name.
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RAF RAF Firefighting Museum: Looking Around The Collection Which Could Soon Close
The volunteers have until mid-December to find a new space.
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History 'Wireless Operator': Play Highlights Harrowing Experiences Of WWII Bombing Raids
It was inspired by Sergeant JJ Baldwin, who served as a wireless operator with 630 Squadron.
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Aviation History Barrage Balloons: The RAF Squadrons That Defended WWII Britain
The Royal Air Force's Balloon Command operated from 1938 until 1945.
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Aircraft Record-Breaking Harrier Restored And Reunited With Race-Winning Pilot
Tom Lecky Thompson flew the jet from London to New York in 1969.
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Aircraft Why Concorde Only Fired Its Four Supersonic Engines Two At A Time
“It was wizard - a cool, calm and collected operation.”
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WWII Battle Of Britain Hurricane That 'Disappeared' Found Buried Underground
The pilot bailed out but the aircraft plummeted to the ground from 17,000 feet, vanishing underneath more than 30 feet of mud.
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Aircraft The Man Bringing A Rusty Meteor Back To Life
"I'm hoping that she'll be one of, if not, the best-preserved Meteor in the country."
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Feature Virtual Reality: Visualising the daring Dambusters Raid
Have you ever wondered how it felt to be part of the iconic Dambusters squadron?