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History Ulric Cross: The extraordinary life of Trinidad RAF veteran 'The Black Hornet'
The West Indian navigator was awarded a DFC and DSO for his bravery in the sky
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Navy Crossing the Line explained: Centuries-old tradition to gain acceptance of 'King Neptune'
It's a traditional rite of passage and has become key in developing a sense of community among the ship's company.
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Veterans 'Such a delightful day': WWII glider pilot Ron Johnson marks 100th birthday
Ron Johnson was held in reserve on D-Day, and his first operational flight was in Operation Market Garden.
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History Hell Ships: A Disastrous Sinking That Killed 828 British Prisoners of War
The Lisbon Maru was transporting the men to mainland Japan in 1942.
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History Tin Noses Shop: The Sculptor Who Made Masks For The Mutilated Faces Of WWI
The French referred to these WWI wounded veterans as having 'gueules cassées' or 'broken faces'.
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History The Malayan Emergency - Britain's Vietnam, Except Britain Won
How an army of '5,000 men and 50,000 trees' took on the British Empire and lost.
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RAF Piano Burning: What Is This Unusual Royal Air Force Tradition?
The unusual tradition honours fallen pilots or marks a time when they tried to avoid compulsory piano lessons.
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Navy Cheer Ship: How A Royal Navy Custom Historically Meant ‘We Come In Peace’
What is manning the rail and cheer ship in naval tradition?
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Aircraft Vulcan: Meet The Men Keeping The Iconic Aircraft Alive
Once the cornerstone of Britain's nuclear deterrent, today, just three remain in a "fast-taxiable" state.
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History Nuremberg Trials: What Happened When Nazis Faced Justice?
October marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of one of the most significant events in legal history.
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RAF 'Like Finding A Christmas Present From A Forgotten Era': WW2 RAF Uniform Parcel Opened After 70 Years
The RAF jacket and trousers, found in Staffordshire, were wrapped in newspaper dated 1951.
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D-Day Operation Pluto As Told By A D-Day Veteran
How an oil pipeline ensured allied victory in World War Two
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History Bunny Island: Japan and Chemical Weapons
How Japan's most secretive and deadly island turned into the cutest.
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WWII Tomahawk Warrior – How A WW2 Bomber Crash Left A Lifetime Memory
The tragic story of how a B-17 crash had a profound impact on those who witnessed it.
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RAF In Pictures: RAF Typhoon Display Team Honours Battle Of Britain Anniversary
The Typhoons were retracing the footsteps of the heroic Battle of Britain pilots, known as "The Few".