Lancaster Bomber KB 882 Will Not Be Relocated to Edmonton
The Alberta Aviation Museum has sent confirmation to the City of Edmundston that they are withdrawing from a project put together to preserve and restore…
This Man Builds A Short Stirling WWII Bomber In His Garden Shed!
Many gentlemen tinker in garages and build or restore old vehicles. Of the thousands who share this hobby, one must stand out as being completely…
10 Recently Identified RAF Airmen Remembered in Berlin Service
The remains of 10 previously unidentified RAF airmen were recently identified and a re-dedication service held for them at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Berlin…
The Real World ‘Allo ‘Allo – British Airman Hides in French Café For Months After His Bomber Was Shot Down
The man’s name is Len Manning, and he tells an extraordinary story of how he lived in a French café in Bassevelle for three months,…
Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer – The Night Fighter Ace Who Shot Down 7 Lancaster Bombers In 19 Minutes
Once you know the story of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, it’s pretty hard to forget. Schnaufer was an incredibly skilled pilot. He was arguably one of the…
Historians claim the MOD has snubbed their role in finding remains of lost Lancaster crew
72 years after their plane crashed in Germany, five WWII airmen will finally receive the military funeral they deserve. However, this moment is being swaddled…
Remains of a Lancaster Bomber crew found after nearly 70 years
69 years after a Lancaster Bomber crashed during WWII in Germany, remains of the five-member crew inside the wreckage of the plane have finally been…
Richard Attenborough’s World War Two uniform goes on sale
The Royal Air Force uniform that Richard Attenborough wore during World War Two is being put up for auction at Bonham’s in London. The uniform…
The Night Fighter Ace Who Shot Down 7 Lancaster Bombers In 19 Minutes
Once you know the story of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, it’s pretty hard to forget. Schnaufer was an incredibly skilled pilot. He was arguably the best fighter…
Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer – The Night Fighter Ace Who Shot Down 7 Lancaster Bombers In 19 Minutes
Once you know the story of Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer, it’s pretty hard to forget. Schnaufer was an incredibly skilled pilot. He was arguably one of the…
VE celebrations in Britain will recreate the moments of the VE-day 70 years ago
Starting from May 8, events and celebrations commemorating 70th anniversary of the end of the WWII, will be held for three days. During these events…
Locating the crash site of Lancaster HK663, 195 Sqn – By Joop Hendrix Planehunters Recovery Team
Lancaster HK663 with it’s crew Until may 2014 the crash location of Lancaster HK 663 from 195 Sqn was not known, but in most literature “Holland” was…