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RAF The legendary victories of WWI hero pilot William Barker VC
The most decorated pilot in the history of the Commonwealth was ashamed of his Victoria Cross award and preferred not to speak about it.
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Northern Ireland Veteran's Troubles trial adjourned for three weeks after his COVID diagnosis
Veteran Dennis Hutchings, 80, is suffering from kidney disease.
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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 Navy 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 Watch: Why does the military burn pianos?
The unusual tradition is believed to originated as a way for personnel to honour fallen pilots.
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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.