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I might be 105 but my memories as an RAF pilot in WW2 are as vivid as ever - AOL
12+ hour, 53+ min ago (732+ words) More than eight decades have passed, but the memories of perilous bombing raids at the height of the Second World War remain indelibly etched on Flt Lt Colin Bell's mind. The RAF Mosquito pilot, 105, flew 50 missions with 608 (Pathfinder) Squadron over…...
During Battle of Britain it’s not true that ‘Hurricanes went for bombers and Spitfires for fighters.’ RAF Controller during BoB tells why.
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (279+ words) ‘The Spitfire has been moribund as a Home Defence fighter for two years and died when the Focke-Wulf 190 made an appearance.’ Whatever the truth of the matter, it is certainly the case that many would agree with the opinion that,…...
World War II veterans take flight again in B-17 aircraft
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (21+ words) Yahoo World War II veterans take flight again in B-17 aircraft...
Spitfire's maiden flight honoured at Duxford airshow
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (477+ words) The great-nephew of the man behind the Spitfire has said he was a "genius who designed the most beautiful aircraft ever built". Julian Mitchell said, during a visit to the Battle of Britain Air Show at IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, that…...
Lightning Mach 2 interceptor struggled to win mock dogfights Vs WWII Spitfire during trial flights conducted by RAF between the two types. Here’s why.
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (217+ words) The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire’s combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and…...
Wartime hero and Royal Signals operator, 106, reveals secret to long life
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (402+ words) Former WWII operator Muriel shares her incredible life story and longevity secrets as she celebrates her 106th birthday A former Royal Signals switchboard operator who served during the Second World War has celebrated her 106th birthday at The Westbury Care Home in…...
Second World War veterans fulfil their dreams with unforgettable Spitfire flights
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (552+ words) Three Second World War veterans took to the skies in Spitfires on Thursday, August 13, fulfilling a lifelong dream thanks to the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Paul Terry, Alf Cooley and Ivan Staines each had the extraordinary opportunity to take…...
RAF Kenley 1940 arrives on the anniversary of the Hardest Day, for MSFS 2020 first
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (304+ words) If you have ever wanted to fly RAF Kenley exactly as it stood on the morning it was nearly wiped off the map, today is the day. Time Machine Designs has released RAF Kenley 1940, and the release date is no…...
Berard relocates 577-tonne crane, WWII-era aircraft
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (175+ words) Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International Berard relocates 577-tonne crane, WWII-era aircraft USA-based transport engineering specialist Berard has transported a 636-ton (577-tonne) crane. In a separate move, the firm assisted with the relocation of an aircraft used in WWII. Already have…...
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf - The Greatest Force: How RAF Bomber Command rose to become the No. 1 factor in the destruction of Germany in WW2 by Marcus Gibson
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1726+ words) vintageaviationnews.com The Greatest Force: How RAF Bomber Command rose to become the No. 1 factor in the destruction of Germany in WW2 by Marcus Gibson, reviewed by Joe May, available on Amazon. Marcus Gibson worked for a decade, deeply researching the…...