Group Captain Peter Townsend's Service Medals Sell For £260,000
RAF pilot Group Captain Peter Townsend, who fought in the Battle of Britain, became well known for his relationship with Princess Margaret.
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Navy Your memories of Hands To Bathe tradition at sea
Crew members share their experiences of the naval custom.
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History Wing Commander Charles Reep: The father of long ball football?
Former RAF officer Wg Cdr Charles Reep was one of the pioneers of collecting data on matches and an advocate of direct football.
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Veterans 'Dambusters' Squadron Pilot Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman Dies Aged 100
Mr Goodman destroyed the Arnsberg Railway Viaduct and attacked Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' during his wartime RAF service.
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History COVID: Yeoman Warders Resume Guided Tours At Tower Of London
Restrictions on social contact amid the coronavirus pandemic have been eased in England.
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WWI How soldiers trained for trench warfare in WW1
Touring the remains of First World War training trenches near Marlow.
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Navy Piping The Side: A Naval Tradition That Harks Back To The Crusades
What is piping the side and what is its history?
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History What was Bomber Command?
More than 55,500 young men died flying with Bomber Command during WW2 – more than the number who serve in the entire RAF today.
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Navy Hands To Bathe: Why this Royal Navy custom is not about washing hands
What is Hands to Bathe, or Swim Call, as it's known in America?
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History Are These The Worst Military Mistakes In History?
Blunders in battle tactics can cost dearly as some military moments in history can attest
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Navy Banyans: How Navy crews enjoy BBQs on the beach in centuries-old tradition
Why do crews get to go ashore in this old naval custom?
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History France’s Military Victories That Tend To Get Overlooked
How France’s military legacy is actually a history of wins
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History How the memory of two fallen servicemen is kept alive on a remote Scottish island
How does the Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintain such remote graves?
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History Rare Naval gold medal belonging to Admiral Nelson's protégé sells for £100,000 at auction
The rare naval gold medal was estimated to fetch between £60,000 and £80,000 at auction in London.
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History What is the Naval gold medal and why was it awarded?
The medal was one of the highest honours awarded to Flag Officers of the British Empire
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Feature How a female Asian Lieutenant blazed a trail against prejudice
Susan Ahn Cuddy forged the way for others to follow