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Historic wartime aircraft soars through the skies over beach
5+ hour, 21+ min 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
15+ hour, 41+ min 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
2+ day, 7+ hour 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+ week, 15+ hour 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+ week, 17+ hour 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
3+ week, 16+ hour 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
1+ mon, 1+ 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
1+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Tank Museum in Bovington to explore story of tanks and trees
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (349+ words) Tanks and trees take centre stage in a Dorset museum's new half-term experience exploring the unexpected links between nature and war machines. The Tank Museum in Bovington is teaming up with Forestry England to launch a week of themed activities…...
New plaque to be unveiled to honour National Service members
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (214+ words) A NEW plaque is to be unveiled to honour the people of Dorset who were conscripted to serve under National Service. THE Royal British Legion and Dorset Council will come together on Monday for an event at County Hall on…...