Anniversary Of WWII Air Crash Involving Boris Johnson’s Grandfather Marked
Royal Marines Barracks Chivenor commemorated the 75th anniversary of the crash.
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Remembrance VJ Day And The War In The Pacific
Victory over Japan Day had been a long time coming – learn about the gruelling campaign that led to it …
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Veterans WWII Veteran's Medals Stolen For Second Time
The 106-year-old veteran had his medals stolen once before, in 2014.
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WWII France Marks 75th Anniversary Of 'Second D-Day'
Two thousand ships and 450,000 soldiers took part in the amphibious assault on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
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Entertainment Edinburgh Fringe Show Highlights Role Of WWII Female Pilots
The play follows one pilot who suffered from Alzheimer's.
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WWII Brits, Americans and Russians All Believe They 'Won' WWII, Research Finds
A new survey suggests Britons, Americans and Russians suffer from 'national narcissism' when crediting the victory.
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WWII 'No Regrets' For Dame Vera Lynn
The 102-year-old singer performed for British troops during the Second World War.
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Entertainment 'Wireless Operator': Play Highlights Harrowing Experiences Of WWII Bombing Raids
It was inspired by Sergeant JJ Baldwin, who served as a wireless operator with 630 Squadron.
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Aircraft 'Silver Spitfire' Sets Off For Round-The-Globe Adventure
Two British pilots are flying a restored original Second World War fighter aircraft around the world.
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WWII Battle Of Britain Hero Archie McInnes Dies Hours After 100th Birthday
The former RAF pilot flew Hurricanes during the Second World War.
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Aviation History Barrage Balloons: The RAF Squadrons That Defended WWII Britain
The Royal Air Force's Balloon Command operated from 1938 until 1945.
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WWII WWII Bomber Crew Honoured With New Memorial
For years, their final resting place had been cared for by local children in France.
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History Invincible Us: The History Of Rehab - Charity Vs The State, To The Fighting Spirit Of Invictus
Charity versus the state – learn how the World War 1 warring nations learnt to rehabilitate their disabled servicemen.
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WWII Canadian Navy Divers Recover WWII Ordnance From British Wreck
Clearance divers brought unexploded explosive ordnance from SS Saganaga to the surface for safe disposal.
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UK Alan Turing: WWII Codebreaker To Feature On New £50 Note
The imagery depicting Turing and his work that will be used for the reverse of the note.
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History Officer Cadet To Lieutenant Colonel: Winston Churchill In The British Army
Historian Jacob F Field gives a brief tour of Winston Churchill's remarkable military career