WW2 George Cross awarded for defusing German mine with hammer and chisel sells for £100k
Lieutenant Commander Mick Gidden of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve became known as the man who saved Charing Cross for his fearless act.
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Women Women think around corners, men see in straight lines: WW2 veteran's comments go viral
A WW2 veteran has become an online sensation, with thousands praising her powerful words on war and the role of women in a leadership role.
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Feature The Flying Sikh: One man's determination to serve his country during First World War
Flight Lieutenant Hardit Singh Malik was the only Sikh airman to fly with the RFC and RAF during the First World War.
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Women Battle of Britain plotter recalls seeing Churchill looking on - wreathed in cigar smoke
Kay Thomas, who was based at RAF Uxbridge in 1940, is one of the last remaining women to have served during the Battle of Britain.
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Women Inspirational veterans mark 80 years of vital work on International Women's Day
The event organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans honoured the huge contribution women made during the Second World War.
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Veterans Second World War Mosquito pilot and legendary RAF hero Colin Bell turns 104
RAF veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell flew the de Havilland Mosquito fighter bomber and survived 50 raids over Germany.
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Feature The siren suit: Why Churchill didn't dress to impress on his visit to the White House
While most would put on a suit and tie to meet the President of the United States, Volodymyr Zelensky and Winston Churchill had other ideas.
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Feature A pointless, bitter business: Al Murray gives his verdict on the Battle of the Bulge
The Pub Landlord comic and We Have Ways Of Making You Talk podcast host takes a fresh look at Germany's Ardennes offensive of 1944.
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Veterans Atlas A400M performs low level fly-past to celebrate RAF veteran turning 100
RAF veteran Fred Jennings is a custodian at the Ulster Aviation Society and is celebrating turning 100.
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WWII When hell broke loose: Eighty years since the controversial bombing of Dresden
Between 13 and 15 February 1945, nearly 4,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on the city of Dresden by RAF and USAF bombers.
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Feature Yalta: How Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin planned to carve up post-war Europe
The historic meeting took place 80 years ago in in February 1945 and was a turning point in history.
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News Last of the Royal Navy Historic Flight's aircraft finds new home with Navy Wings
The historic Fairey Swordfish LS326 is to join the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Collection.
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History HMS Wellington's legacy secured for future generations with £225k lottery grant
The last surviving dedicated Battle of the Atlantic convoy escort ship will continue to educate and inspire thanks to vital funding.
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Women Oscars nomination for film that celebrates the extraordinary women of the Six Triple Eight
The Netflix film tells the extraordinary story of the predominantly black women of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
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WWII Parliament marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 80 years after Auschwitz liberation
The ceremony included testimonies from Holocaust survivors, including 96-year-old Yisrael Abelesz.
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Navy Out of a tragedy comes hope: Fundraiser aims to remember crew of HMS Exmouth
Divers are raising funds to honour the crew of HMS Exmouth, which sank 85 years ago, and support the RNLI.