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Airworthy Supermarine Spitfire To Be Sold At Auction

Supermarine Spitfire flying over the British countryside

World War II and aircraft enthusiasts rejoice: an ultra-rare airworthy Supermarine Spitfire will be sold at auction in the United Kingdom, and it can be…

WANT TO RIDE A TIGER? WIN A RIDE IN TIGER 131 AT TANKFEST 25-26 JUNE!

The Tank Museum are offering people the chance to ride in Tiger 131 at this year’s Tankfest event, 25-26 June. The Tiger 131, a formidable…

“Goldfish Pool at Chartwell” Painting of WWII PM Winston Churchill Sold for Record Amount of £1.8 Million

A painting labeled “extremely personal” by auctioneers and did by WWII PM Winston Churchill – the Goldfish Pool at Chartwell – sold off for a record amount…

Collection of Rare WWII Posters Auctioned Off for Almost £20,000

A selection of cartoon-style WWII posters used for propaganda during the Second World War were recently auctioned off at Cornwall’s Penzance Auction House. Reportedly, the WWII…

“My Darling Zen” – Heartrending WWI Love Letters Auctioned Off

A series of 42 heartrending WWI love letters along with 15 autographed postcards written by one WWI soldier of the British Army to his fiancee…

Nazi Tapestry Available for June Auction

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Nazi tapestry

A large Nazi tapestry, measuring around ten or eleven feet on each side, is to go up for sale at auction. Bids can be processed…

Mulberry Harbor Diagrams Used in Normandy Invasion Up for Sale

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Normandy invasion

The Normandy invasion of D-Day is mostly known for its eminent portrayal of the horrors of war. However, those who study more practical aspects of…

Old Fashioned Love Letter Being Auctioned Off

Old fashioned love letters have been replaced by text messages and email. Even the most romantic of these communications cannot compare to the endearing letter…

Cold War Bunker Sold Three Times More than Nailing Price!

The Cold War bunker in Coswarth, Cornwall reported earlier this month to go down under the gavel at an asking price of £50,000 was sold off…

Cold War Secret Underground Bunker Up for Grabs!

If you happen to have £50,000, why not bid for this secret underground bunker built during the Cold War which will soon go under the auction…

The Animatronic Emancipator: Animatronic Abraham Lincoln to Be Auctioned

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Animatronic Abraham Lincoln

Among the curiosities at an upcoming American Civil War Wax Museum auction, is an animatronic Abraham Lincoln which has been presiding over the museum located…

Goering’s Daughter’s Christening Gown Adorned with Embroidered Swastikas to be Sold at Auction

A Nazi christening gown embroidered with swastikas is set to be sold at auction. The gown was worn by Hermann Goering’s daughter. It is believed…