Sold! Blast-proof bunker used for RAF communications
The 5,300 sq ft facility in Norfolk has been out of military action for almost two decades.
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History Churchill's secret army of artists
The 'camoufleurs' of Leamington Spa provided a vital service to wartime Britain.
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History Uncovered: Australia's largest historic collection of militaria for sale
Auctioneers and valuers in Australia were said to be in "complete disbelief" when they arrived to inspect the vast rare collection.
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History Lifesaving private's 1857 Victoria Cross medals group sells at auction
The group of six medals had not been sold on the open market for more than 100 years and sold for £40,000 above top estimate.
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History Dame Vera Lynn: An extraordinary life on display
The Forces' Sweetheart's personal items give a unique insight into her life.
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History The horrors of the Holocaust and Auschwitz
In WW2, six million men, women and children were callously murdered by Nazis in one of the most infamous genocides of modern history.
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Aircraft For sale: WWII Spitfire, good, used condition, starred in 60s films – £4.5m
The 79-year-old Spitfire Mark IX, MH415, flew with multiple RAF squadrons.
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Cyprus Cyprus: UK military's last remaining search and rescue squadron celebrates half-century
All three of 84 Squadron's Griffin helicopters toured the island in an impressive formation flight to mark the milestone.
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Naval History Watch: Piece of Navy history found in London's waters
Nicola White has found numerous military items while mudlarking around the River Thames.
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Navy Veterans launch £15,000 fundraiser for memorial to honour sinking of Navy ship
Four decades ago, HMS Sheffield was hit – and eventually sunk – by an Argentine missile while assisting with liberation of the Falklands.
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History Five of the best spy infiltrations from history
From the 1500s to the modern-day, here are some of the past's most intriguing tales of espionage.
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Naval History HMS Victory conservation project to spend £35m on 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
She has been undergoing a 20-year conservation, recently having her mast removed, with the next stage of works now unveiled.
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Feature Falklands conflict: Everything you need to know
A look at how 74 days of conflict in the Falklands unfolded and what it meant for the UK and Argentina.
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Royals Queen Mother's naps 'not disturbed' due to RAF no-fly zone
HM The Queen Mother would routinely spend three weeks at Castle of Mey, it is understood, and would often have a nap around midday.
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History Are these the greatest ever escapes by British prisoners of war?
Learn the real stories behind beloved films such as 'The Great Escape'
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History Soldier's 'surreal' memories of Lockerbie bombing tragedy
British Army troops were deployed to the crash within hours of the disaster.