SS Richard Montgomery Contains Enough Munitions to Create a Tsunami
In August 1944, the US Navy ship SS Richard Montgomery was delivering over 6,000 metric tons of explosive ordnance for use in the Allied press…
New Video: B-17 Crewman who Gave up his Parachute
World War II saw its fair share of heroes. Yet while many men were decorated for their bravery, sometimes these incredible stories were also tragic…
$220 Million in Gold Bullion was Recovered From HMS Edinburgh
Toward the end of 1981, a team of divers working at incredible depths in the Barents Sea found and recovered a king’s ransom in gold…
Captain Sir Tom Moore Knighted in a Private Ceremony by the Queen
On Friday, 17th July 2020, Captain Sir Tom Moore received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. Captain Sir Tom was accompanied by…
Gravestone for Dambusters Dog Replaced Due to Racist Name
A memorial at RAF Scampton, the home of the famous “Dambusters” World War II bomber squadron has been removed and replaced with a new memorial.…
They Want to Use a Crane Grab to Recover Short Stirling From the Lake
Plans to raise a Short Stirling bomber which crashed during World War II have come under criticism. The plane, BK716, was based at RAF Downham…
Video: 101st Trooper Captured in Normandy Escapes & Becomes Red Army Tanker
This is the extraordinary story of one man who fought for 2 armies and cheated death in the most unexpected way. Joseph Beyrle, a young…
‘Barn Finds’, Mosquito, P-51 & Others, The Aviation Equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave
OMAKA AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE WELCOMES RARE WARBIRDS The John Smith Collection, the aviation equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave. We are excited and honoured to announce that…
UK Urged to Fund Memorial of French Sailors killed on Churchill’s Orders
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill made what he called “the most hateful decision, the most unnatural and painful in which I’ve ever been concerned” on…
WWII Board Game Domination to be Released in 2021
A WWII themed board game published by Phalanx has hit its funding target on the Kickstarter website and is set for release next year. The…
Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicles For Sale in Auction
After a string of accidents that left 40 people dead, Ride the Ducks has gone out of business. Now, 19 of the famous tourist amphibious…
B-29 Doc – Take a Ride of a Lifetime
Fly through the skies in B-29 Doc, a rare World War II bomber! Experience a piece of history 8,000 feet up, as you find yourself…