Flypast Honours 'Mi Amigo' Crash 75 Years Ago
Crowds gathered in Sheffield to watch flypasts in tribute to the B-17 Flying Fortress.
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History Mi Amigo: The 10 Heroes Who Fell From the Sky
The American airmen were killed in a crash in 1944 but their actions on that fateful day are thought to have saved many lives.
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WWII Normandy Residents Complain D-Day Memorial Will Spoil Their View
The memorial is to be built overlooking the site of the Gold Beach landing in 1944.
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Remembrance May Bank Holiday Could Be Moved To Mark 75th Anniversary Of VE Day Next Year
Across Europe, countries celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany with a public holiday every year.
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WWII Fears Dunkirk 'Little Ships' Could Be Scrapped
The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships says proposed changes could mean some Little Ships will be scrapped or abandoned.
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WWII US Sailor From VJ Day Kiss Photograph Dies Aged 95
George Mendonsa and Greta Zimmer Friedman were famously photographed in 1945.
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News Unexploded WWII Bomb Disrupts Eurostar Trains
The device was discovered during engineering work in the area north of Gare du Nord.
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WWII A World Turned Upside Down – British Defeat In Malaya And Singapore
A look at the colossal defeat suffered by Britain 77 years ago today.
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WWII 'Hitler Paintings' Fail To Sell At Auction
Watercolours attributed to Adolf Hitler reportedly received no bids.
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Heritage Holocaust Memorial Plans Criticised Over Potential 'Harmful' Impact On London Park
A planning application for the memorial is currently being considered by Westminster City Council.
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Heritage Prince Charles Gives 'Wholehearted Support' To D-Day Normandy Memorial Project
Construction will begin in June, with the aim of completion within a year.
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WWII D-Day Anniversary Likely ‘Last Chance’ To Remember Fallen Comrades, Chelsea Pensioner Says
George Skipper has urged his fellow D-Day veterans to sign up to the RBL's free trip to Normandy.
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Veterans WWII Veteran 'Left To Die In Poverty' After Son-In-Law Stole More Than £114k
Ian Downs, 66, admitted took £95,000 from Second World War veteran Mary Garvey, and then took a further £19,697.
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Veterans 'Extraordinary' Blind 97-Year-Old Veteran Makes Plea To Leave Care Facility
Royal Navy veteran Douglas Meyers told a High Court judge he was unhappy at the care facility where he lives.
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Veterans WWII Veteran Presented With Service Medal 73 Years Later
Former Petty Officer Kathleen Blower served during the Second World War at HMS Vernon, now known as Gunwharf Quays.
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Veterans D-Day Veteran Ray Shuck Honoured At His Funeral – Months After Internet Stardom For Armistice Day Tribute
Armed Forces join hundreds of mourners following Ray’s death as paratroopers carry his coffin at his funeral service