American Air Museum Awarded Grade II* Listed Status
This is despite the site being below the minimum age for it to be listed, usually 30 years.
This is despite the site being below the minimum age for it to be listed, usually 30 years.
The new monument has been donated by a veteran from a local company.
The Second World War ordnance was found in “pristine” condition, containing 350kg of explosives.
A secret mission to prepare for the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy took place in late April 1944.
A museum in Leicester is marking the 80th anniversary of the Blitz on the city by telling the stories of the people who lived through it.
The bombings on 14 November 1940 destroyed buildings and killed hundreds, but the city started to rise from its ashes within a fortnight.
Reunited by a chance finding of a photograph
Previous years have seen a public service welcome veterans and families.
It is nearly 80 years since the three-and-a-half-month battle came to an end.
The air campaign lasted more than three months with British and German aircraft involved in the skies over the UK.
Politicians, actors and veterans are among those supporting the 'Remember Together' initiative.
Flight Lieutenant John Blair volunteered for the RAF in 1942, surviving 30 bombing operations and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross.
The events have been moved online due to a ban on outdoor events across Scotland's central belt over COVID-19.
So far, more than £22,000 has been raised for the aircraft which is one of the world's only airworthy Catalina flying boats.
The veteran was presented with a framed letter from the First Sea Lord.
Former First Sea Lord, Admiral Lord West, said it was "a privilege and a pleasure" to have met Mr Cooper.