THE SKY THEIR BATTLEFIELD II – Review by Mark Barnes
Because I like such a wide range of military history I try to gather a broad knowledge of it but don’t suggest for one minute…
A Pair of Firsts?
Archibald Ashmore KcKellar. His name may not be familiar to many people nowadays. Seventy-five years ago, his was one of the most recognised names in…
WIND IN THE WIRES – Review by Mark Barnes
The gathering pace of events surrounding the centenary of the Great War have coincided with some difficult times in my world and, as a consequence,…
Last Remaining Lancaster Bombers Perform Tribute Flight
Of the numerous Lancaster bombers that flew during the Second World War, two remain which are still capable of flight. These two aircraft recently flew…
Luxury Homes Made from WWII Bunker
At the site of a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, a WWII bunker has been renovated in order to create two high-cost luxury homes. Each…
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla Attends Battle of Britain Memorial
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla were some of the special guest in attendance of this year’s Battle of Britain Fighter Association service of thanksgiving and…
OPERATION HURRICANE – Review by Mark Barnes
Operation Hurricane was conceived as a mission to deal with as yet insufficiently damaged German industrial cities. It fitted in perfectly with Arthur Harris’ strategy…
Our Land at War – Review by Phil Hodges
I turned forty last month, hardly the time for a walking stick and a pipe but I do have a favourite chair and cushion in…
BRITISH AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS: Review by Mark Barnes
Sticking to my tried and tested formula of nostalgic whimsy, I could wax lyrical about the glory days of the aviation industry in the UK…
Goodbye, Leslie Valentine – Last D-Day Light Bomber (1914-2014)
Leslie Valentine, believed to be the last surviving D-Day light bomber pilot, passed away last April 21, exactly 27 days short of his 96th birthday. Born during…
Four Rare Navigator Watches Issued to Luftwaffe Airmen To Go Under the Gavel
A rare navigator watch a Royal Air Force office took from a German navigator who hid it in his underpants is to go under the…
Hopeful Nephew Believes Uncle’s Remains will be Found, 70 years Later.
Graham Hill, the nephew of Sergeant Roland Hill, holds on to the hopes that the remains of his uncle will be found—70 years after death.…