SS Richard Montgomery Contains Enough Munitions to Create a Tsunami
In August 1944, the US Navy ship SS Richard Montgomery was delivering over 6,000 metric tons of explosive ordnance for use in the Allied press…
Vietnam Vet Receives Silver Star Over 50 Years After Heroic Actions
Vietnam Vet: More than fifty years after the battle Bart “Doc” Fabian bravely saved the lives of ten of his fellow soldiers, he was awarded…
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…
$220 Million in Gold Bullion was Recovered From HMS Edinburgh
Toward the end of 1981, a team of divers working at incredible depths in the Barents Sea found and recovered a king’s ransom in gold…
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…
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…
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…
Forrest Gump Turns TWENTY SIX Years Old
July marks the 26th anniversary of the 1994 movie classic that is “Forrest Gump.” 26 years ago, the world was introduced to Tom Hanks as…
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…