'Silver Spitfire' Sets Off For Round-The-Globe Adventure
Two British pilots are flying a restored original Second World War fighter aircraft around the world.
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WWII Battle Of Britain Hero Archie McInnes Dies Hours After 100th Birthday
The former RAF pilot flew Hurricanes during the Second World War.
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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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WWII WWII Bomber Crew Honoured With New Memorial
For years, their final resting place had been cared for by local children in France.
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History Invincible Us: The History Of Rehab - Charity Vs The State, To The Fighting Spirit Of Invictus
Charity versus the state – learn how the World War 1 warring nations learnt to rehabilitate their disabled servicemen.
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WWII Canadian Navy Divers Recover WWII Ordnance From British Wreck
Clearance divers brought unexploded explosive ordnance from SS Saganaga to the surface for safe disposal.
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History Alan Turing: WWII Codebreaker To Feature On New £50 Note
The imagery depicting Turing and his work that will be used for the reverse of the note.
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History Officer Cadet To Lieutenant Colonel: Winston Churchill In The British Army
Historian Jacob F Field gives a brief tour of Winston Churchill's remarkable military career
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Veterans The Photographer Behind These Stunning WW2 Veteran Portraits
Here are some of the most striking portraits of World War Two veterans you will see.
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Germany Major Evacuations In Frankfurt For Massive WWII Bomb
The 500 kilogram American air bomb was discovered during construction work.
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Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Days – How The World Honours Its Men and Women In Uniform
A look at what Armed Forces Day means to (and is called in) a selection of other countries around the world.
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Veterans WWII Pilot And Ex-PoW Meets Great-Grandson For First Time
98-year-old Ernie Holmes flew into Coventry Airport for a reunion of more than 100 Second World War veterans.
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Scotland Online Roll Of Honour For Royal Scots Who Died During WWII
The new digital resource commemorates those who lost their lives in the Second World War.
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RAF Original Fighter Ace Honoured With Rare Aircraft Dedication
The dedication recognises his achievements and valour during both World Wars.
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Scotland Scottish War Memorial Damaged By 'Mindless Vandals'
Damage has been caused to a panel which bears the names of local people who died in both World Wars, as well as surrounding surfaces.
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WWII How Spitfire Pilots Really ‘Rammed’ a V1 Bomb Out Of The Sky
Did Spitfires actually nudge Flying Bombs mid-air?