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World War II-Era Hawker Hurricanes Found Buried In Ukraine

Member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine making notes near the rusty fuselage of a Hawker Hurricane

As the fighting continues to wage on in Ukraine as part of the Russo-Ukrainian War, several World War II-era relics have been unearthed. Not only…

The Most Impactful Military Vehicles of World War II

Still from 'Battle of Britain'

In the shadowy chapters of history, battles are often viewed through the prism of generals and troops – their tactics, their bravery and their sacrifices.…

The Three Fighters that Brought the Luftwaffe to its Knees

The German air force (the Luftwaffe) was probably the strongest air force in Europe at the dawn of the Second World War. It isn’t surprising…

WWII Spitfire Simulator Built By Couple in Barn

Few aircraft have achieved the iconic status enjoyed by the British Second World War Supermarine Spitfire, the aircraft which, alongside the Hawker Hurricane, took part…

HAWKER HURRICANE SURVIVORS – Review by Mark Barnes

We haven’t taken a stroll down Grub Street for a while. I confess I have been using another book they sent me as reference material…

HAWKER HURRICANE – Review by Mark Barnes

This one was on a recent list from Pen & Sword and, I have to say it kind of had me at ‘hello’ (with apologies!).…