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…
The Most Lethal Fighting Unit of the Civil War
At approximately 4:00 PM, July 2, 1863 the great Confederate turning movement at Gettysburg, meant to roll-up the Federal line from left-to-right, finally stepped-off, General…
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…
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…
The First Blitz In 100 Objects – Review by Mark Barnes
It has been a while since I’ve been able to present any book reviews and I have a bit of a backlog to process. First…