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Communities to mark Merchant Navy Day across county
1+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) Communities across Dorset will mark Merchant Navy Day on Thursday, September 3, with ceremonies and tributes in Dorchester, Portland and Bridport. Dorset Council will hold a flag-raising ceremony at 9.30am outside County Hall in Dorchester, where the Red Ensign will be raised…...
Nearly 30 classic motorcycles to go under the hammer at museum this November
3+ week, 1+ day ago (149+ words) A collection of nearly 30 classic motorcycles is set to go under the hammer this autumn. The bikes will be auctioned in Charterhouse’s classic and vintage motorcycle auction on Thursday, November 26, at The Haynes Motor Museum. George Beale of Charterhouse said:…...
Historic wartime aircraft soars through the skies over beach
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) VISITORS to Weymouth seafront were treated to special flyover tribute this afternoon. An historic wartime aircraft soared through the skies over Weymouth' Esplanade as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, commemorating the defence of Great Britain from July…...
One of WWII's most iconic aircraft is flying over Weymouth today
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) A wartime aircraft will take to the skies in a special flyover tribute this weekend, residents are reminded. The Douglas C47 Dakota, a D-Day legend, will soar over Weymouth today, Saturday, July 25 at 12.03pm as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial…...
Historic D-Day aircraft set to fly over Weymouth Bay in rare triple flypast
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (385+ words) A famous wartime aircraft will fly over Weymouth this weekend. A Douglas C47 Dakota will take to the skies in a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, commemorating the successful Second World War defence of Great Britain from July to September 1940. The…...
The German fighter plane unearthed in a Dorset field
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) A German fighter plane lay buried for decades beneath a quiet Dorset field. His daughter, Marita Shaw, previously told the Echo: "I don’t remember much about it, although dad did speak of it. "He was ploughing the field when he…...
Award-winning D-Day museum prepares for busiest season with major guests this year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) The award-winning Castletown D-Day Museum is preparing for its busiest season yet following an exceptional first half of the year, filled with major events, international visitors, and prestigious guests. In June, the museum welcomed Dr Helena Conibear, High Sheriff of…...
Popular wartime exhibition at historic venue extended for the summer
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) The Longest Yarn 2 Exhibition is currently at the Nothe Fort (Image: Andy Cooke) A beautiful exhibition telling the story of the country's wartime involvement is back due to popular demand in Weymouth. The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War, which is…...
90-year-old former RAF ace reunited with aircraft he flew as young pilot
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) The family of a former RAF pilot from Dorset gave him a 90th birthday he will never forget - when he was reunited with an aircraft he had flown decades earlier. Tony Davies said it had felt "wonderful" to see a de…...
Former tank commander launches new book in collaboration with Bovington museum
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) A former tank commander is publishing a new book in collaboration with a Bovington museum about how tanks have impacted the course of modern warfare. The Tank Museum in Dorset has announced Tank Command, written in collaboration with Hamish de…...