Captain Sir Tom Moore Knighted in a Private Ceremony by the Queen
On Friday, 17th July 2020, Captain Sir Tom Moore received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. Captain Sir Tom was accompanied by…
They Want to Use a Crane Grab to Recover Short Stirling From the Lake
Plans to raise a Short Stirling bomber which crashed during World War II have come under criticism. The plane, BK716, was based at RAF Downham…
Video: 101st Trooper Captured in Normandy Escapes & Becomes Red Army Tanker
This is the extraordinary story of one man who fought for 2 armies and cheated death in the most unexpected way. Joseph Beyrle, a young…
‘Barn Finds’, Mosquito, P-51 & Others, The Aviation Equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave
OMAKA AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE WELCOMES RARE WARBIRDS The John Smith Collection, the aviation equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave. We are excited and honoured to announce that…
UK Urged to Fund Memorial of French Sailors killed on Churchill’s Orders
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill made what he called “the most hateful decision, the most unnatural and painful in which I’ve ever been concerned” on…
WWII Board Game Domination to be Released in 2021
A WWII themed board game published by Phalanx has hit its funding target on the Kickstarter website and is set for release next year. The…
Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicles For Sale in Auction
After a string of accidents that left 40 people dead, Ride the Ducks has gone out of business. Now, 19 of the famous tourist amphibious…
B-29 Doc – Take a Ride of a Lifetime
Fly through the skies in B-29 Doc, a rare World War II bomber! Experience a piece of history 8,000 feet up, as you find yourself…
Monument Defaced With a Hammer and Sickle
A World War II memorial in Charlotte, North Carolina, was defaced with a hammer and sickle and a message that seems to refer to the…
Famous “Lacey Lady” Restaurant in Oregon to Close for Good
The “Lacey Lady” restaurant in Milwaukee, Oregon, has closed for good due to business conditions during the pandemic. In 1947, Art Lacey purchased a B-17…
The Great Raid & The Great Salute of WWII
Dressed as Filipino peasants, the two American Scouts slipped into an abandoned hut about 300 yards from their objective. It was 11:30 AM, January 30,…
TANKFEST ONLINE – a World First – 28 June
Experience the world’s finest collection of tanks in action – for free. The Tank Museum is partnering with World of Tanks – and tank museums…