Battle of Britain | War History

Spitfire Transport Pilot Gets To Ride Again At The Age Of 92

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Image via Twitter Seventy years ago Joy Lofthouse was flying Spitfires over Britain during World War Two, and now she has had the chance to…

Poland’s Vital Role During World War Two

Soldiers of 2nd Polish Corps in the battle of Monte Cassino Poland was the reason the world went to war with the Nazis, but it is…

Top-secret Nazi ‘A-to-Z of Britain’ gives detailed insight of Hitlers plans of invading and settling down in Britain

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When the Fuhrer gave the marching orders on May 10th 1940, the German forces seemed unstoppable from invading and occupying most of Europe as they…

Battle of Britain bunker to be restored

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[Via] The British government has promised £1 million in funding to save and restore an historic Battle of Britain bunker in west London. The bunker is…

Battle of Britain veteran’s new memoir of his flying days

Battle of Britain veteran

[Via] Wing Commander Tom Neil served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain 75 years ago. Now he has launched a new…

Battle of Britain pilot recalls war time experience

The Battle of Britain is one of the most well-known and iconic battles of World War Two. This year is the 75th anniversary of the…

5 Of The Best Battle of Britain Memorials & Museums

On the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain there are many events, memorials and museums exhibits taking place across the UK and are a…

Dan Snow: Live Spitfire dig starts tomorrow 10 July 2015!!! Don’t miss it.

When German Field Marshal von Manstein was questioned by the Soviets after World War Two he told his angry interrogators that the most decisive battle…

World War Two spitfire renovated and auctioned for charity

World War Two spitfire

[Via] A World War Two spitfire has been renovated back to its original flying condition and is to be auctioned off for sale. There are…

A Stained Glass Window Illustration Dedicated to ‘Battle of Britain’ Veterans

Undoubtedly, Adolf Hitler had a number of illusions and dreams shattered one after another as the conflict in the Europe intensified. Hitler was under the…

Last German Dornier 17 recovered from sea bed

Dornier 17

[Via] The last remaining German Luftwaffe Dornier 17 bomber aircraft is being restored after 70 years of being hidden away. The bomber had crash landed in…

Zeppelin’s first raid on London

The Blitz and Battle of Britain are infamous in British history as the first time Britain had been heavily bombed from the air. But what…