The Touching Ceremonies That Allowed USS Arizona (BB-39) Survivors to Reunite With Their Fallen Shipmates
The USS Arizona (BB-39) was a Pennsylvania-class battleship built for and by the US Navy in the mid-1910s. She was named for the 48th state,…
Bees vs Landmines…Bees and Drones Work Together to find landmines
Bees can sniff out landmines? That’s the extraordinary finding of a team from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. They’re working to address the violent legacy of war…
Big Plans at Biggin Hill as Classic Spitfire Plane Restored
Biggin Hill announce exciting plans for bringing iconic Spitfire planes back to life. Their website reports on Spitfire IX MA764, built in 1943 and currently…
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars
Historic Sci-fi Legend to make Gaming Debut, in John Carter: Warlord of Mars Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Classic Character Brought to Life in a Kickstarter campaign…
Saburō Sakai: The Half-Blind Japanese Pilot Who Flew His Damaged Zero for Five Hours
Patriotism means some men are willing to fight and die for their country. Taken to the extreme, this impulse also means some are willing to…
John Finn: The First Person to Receive the Medal of Honor During World War II
For the United States, the first day of the Second World War came on December 7, 1941 with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During…
US Navy’s First Nuclear Carrier Enterprise Relocated for Pier Upgrades at Newport News Docks
The US Navy shipbuilder of choice, Newport News Shipbuilding, is relocating the USS Enterprise from Pier 2 for key quay upgrade works so that it…
The Memorial Made from Propellers that Pays Tribute to Two Pilots
A touching memorial to 2 World War I pilots who died in a tragic mid-air collision can be found in the county of Essex, England.…
Super Rare German Cannon Found in a Canadian Pitcher’s Mound
A super rare German cannon from World War I has been found in Canada. The relic was buried in a baseball field and forgotten about…
Glider Pilot Jacket, Logbook and Medals Get Big Valuation on ‘Antiques Roadshow’
A World War II memorabilia collection with a personal connection has grabbed attention at the BBC’s ‘Antiques Roadshow’ this month. The long-running show travels to…
Naval Postcard Dated 1943 Finally Arrives at Family Home in 2021!
A young naval recruit’s postcard has reached its destination… nearly 78 years late! 18 year old Bill Caldwell from Liverpool was sent down to HMS…
For Sale: Vintage Truck that Helped French Winemakers Fight the Germans
A classic French truck and movie prop that was used by winemakers and the Resistance during World War II is up for auction. Discovered amongst…