Military Vehicles | War History

Farewell to US 82nd AB James ‘Maggie’ Megellas

James ‘Maggie’ Megellas, one of the US Army’s most decorated officers, who served in the 82nd Airborne Division, died peacefully at home a few weeks…

The People’s Mosquito Fundraising campaign to Complete Fuselage Moulds

The People’s Mosquito – as work continues on returning a de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito to UK skies for the first time in a quarter of…

Hawker Hurricane For Sale – Yours for Just $1.8 Million

Hawker Hurricane Mk XII, Serial No 5481 C/N 60372 was manufactured by Canadian Car and Foundry (CCF) of Fort William (Thunder Bay) in 1942 and…

‘Huey’ For Sale, With Amazing History

The ‘Huey’ – Legendary Workhorse of Vietnam War and this warbird is for sale by Platinum Warbirds. When speaking about the Vietnam War what image…

Avro Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ Restoration Progress

Avro Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’: This week we have dismantled the number 4 propeller and rebuilt the number 3 propeller. The old number 3 prop…

Iconic Last-of-its-Kind LCT 7074 About to Go On Display

LCT 7074 is the last remaining landing craft of its kind. It participated in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, along with 800 other…

Eisenhower’s Jeep Could Make $200,000 Auction

A Jeep that was gifted to General Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower in recognition of his strategic brilliance as Supreme Allied Commander in World War II…

Yours for Just $1.3 Million 1944 Grumman Wildcat

History: The F4F  Grumman Wildcat began life on Grumman’s drawing boards as a biplane, but nevertheless became the Navy’s first monoplane fighter aircraft. The Wildcat…

WW2 Control Tower – Yours for Just $1.4 Million

WW2 Control Tower could be yours. It’s amazing what architects and designers can do with existing structures, particularly historic structures that have been around for…

Crew of Spooky 41 Awarded Honours for Heroism During Brutal Battle in Afghanistan

Monday 2nd March 2020 saw Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, head of Air Force Special Operations Command, present honors to the entire crew of Spooky 41,…

Airbus Announces Support for Restoration of The People’s Mosquito 

Aviation heritage in the UK received a welcome boost in March 2020 with news that Airbus has announced its support for The People’s Mosquito. Financial…

Last Surviving Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient at Ship Naming Ceremony

One of the last of the heroes of Iwo Jima Williams said he was humbled by the Navy’s decision to name the newly designated ship…