Jack Beckett

Jack Beckett has been editor since 2012. Huge fan of war history and rural history and a motorbike rider.

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Articles by Jack Beckett:

New Yarnhub Video: Pacifist & War Hero who Braved the Bullets at Hacksaw Ridge

Desmond Doss is a unique figure in the history of World War II. Sent to the Pacific to take part in the war effort there,…

Hero Dick Winters: New Book Explores the Life, Letters & Artifacts of the Legend

Major Dick Winters endures as an iconic figure of the American experience during the Second World War. Representative of countless officers who exerted confidence and…

Fantastic News! Wheatcroft Collection’s S130 – The Last Survivor Has New Home

PRESS RELEASE – THE WHEATCROFT COLLECTION ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE ACQUIRED THE HISTORIC RICHMOND DRY DOCK, WHICH WILL BECOME THE PERMANENT HOME…

19th Century Former Marine Hospital in Galena, Illinois Up for Sale

Galena’s Marine Hospital is up for sale. This fascinating and unusual structure has a long history and prestigious associations. Located off road within Galena city…

New Video: B-17 Crewman who Gave up his Parachute

World War II saw its fair share of heroes. Yet while many men were decorated for their bravery, sometimes these incredible stories were also tragic…

For Sale – Star of the TV Show M.A.S.H.

S/n 263 was used in various action movies. Its most notable role was starring in the hit television show M.A.S.H. This Bell 47-D1 s/n 263…

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…

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…

Lawrence of Arabia – New Video from Yarnhub

Thomas Edward Lawrence, aka “Lawrence of Arabia”, is one of the world’s best known military figures. Immortalized in David Lean’s 1962 movie starring Peter O’…

Video: She Sold Everything to Buy a Tank to Avenge Her Late Husband

When Joseph Stalin received a letter from Mariya Oktyabrskaya in 1943, he may have thought it a message of support. Opening the envelope, he must…

DDay Livestream Direct From Normandy, Historians & Experts From Around the World

With most visitors unable to travel to Normandy for the 76th Anniversary of DDay due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, a filmmaker and battlefield tour guide…