New uniform wish comes true for last known surviving Battle of Britain pilot
The Christmas gift was inspired after the retired group captain said he wished he'd been in uniform to meet the Chief of the Air Staff.
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History D-class submarine among three military heritage sites listed in 2021 highlights
The Submarine Memorial Chapel of St Nicholas and Shoreham Memorial Cross also made the list.
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WWII How a chance 74-year-old discovery led to WW2 RAF sergeant's remembrance
An ID bracelet was spotted in the soil by a girl who was watering the flowers that now grow in the ash pit on the site of his murder.
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WWII Why Pearl Harbor happened and why it was so important
The attack that brought the US into WW2 was a long time coming, and it had world-altering consequences.
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WWII Watch: The British WW2 hero who sacrificed himself to save Dutch civilians at Arnhem
Private Albert Willingham dived on top of a grenade in a cellar during Operation Market Garden.
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UK Royal Navy team carries out controlled explosion of WW2 bomb
Train services were delayed on Friday after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found near tracks in Netley, Hampshire.
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Veterans Last surviving British Dambuster celebrates 100th birthday
Tributes have poured in for the George 'Johnny' Johnson, who took part in one of the most dangerous air operations of World War Two.
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Remembrance Remembrance: Jewish community holds parade at the Cenotaph
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first wreath laying by Jewish veterans at the Cenotaph.
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Veterans Spitfire pilot's Battle Of Britain medals to be sold for £140,000
The lot, including seven medals and a gold watch from film star Deborah Kerr, will be sold on 8 December.
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Remembrance Why Does The Jewish Community Have Its Own Remembrance?
This year's Jewish Remembrance ceremony takes place at The Cenotaph on Sunday.
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WWII Watch: WW2 Lancaster bomber pilot awarded France's highest honour
Lancaster bomber pilot James Collie was recognised for his war efforts, flying decoy missions into France.
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Royals 'We need to tell your stories': Kate reunited with Holocaust survivors she photographed
The Duchess of Cambridge embraced the two survivors she photographed last year to mark 75 years since the end of the Holocaust.
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Royal Marines Marines: UK vs US – Bootnecks versus leathernecks
British and American marines have similarities as well as many differences. Let’s see how they compare.
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Remembrance What do the different colour poppies mean?
Would you wear a poppy that is not red?
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Remembrance Indian soldiers stand alongside British Tommies at Hampton Court Palace
Remembrance installation includes silhouettes of soldiers, including Indian troops who camped in Home Park, Hampton Court.
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Remembrance Dame Vera Lynn's daughter 'thrilled' to design jewellery collection for Remembrance Day
The jewellery collection and special poppy brooch has been designed ahead of the centennial anniversary of the Royal British Legion.