Spitfire comes to rescue of Vulcan bomber at Scottish Airshow
The Scottish Airshow based out of Prestwick airport featured the last flying Vulcan bomber. As the bomber came into land it experienced a nose wheel…
Spitfire Transport Pilot Gets To Ride Again At The Age Of 92
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…
THE HURRICANE STORY – Review by Mark Barnes
I was watching a couple of Hurricanes lumbering into the sky from my local airport at the weekend and they looked wonderful. That throaty rumble…
WWII and ATA girls – Unsung Heroines of the Battle of Britain
Contrary to the popular belief, women did play an active and vital role in the Second World War wherever it was possible. A large number…
Lady Pilot of WWII – Mary Ellis still loves to fly the ‘Spitfire’
Mostly, war is considered to be a field for men, but there is no shortage of tales of bravery and gallantry shown by women during…
Prince Harry flies in a Spitfire – supporting his scholarship programme for veterans
As a gesture of support for the veterans of Britain’s wars, Prince Harry took to the skies in a ‘Spitfire’ and he seemed to be…
Prince Harry flies WWII Spitfire promoting his scholarship programme for veterans
Price Harry took to the skies in a bid to support his scholarship programme for servicemen wounded in recent wars. He could be seen in…
Monty’s D–Day party girl knew all the secrets of Normandy landings
When nerves were at their peak on a night preceding D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, a girl of only 20 years age was entrusted…
The Battle of Britain: In Honour of the Men That Fought Wholly In the Air
It was a gathering to celebrate the brave men that fought through World War Two. And to mark the Memorial Day celebration, the Rolls-Royce Merlinengine…
Plane Lost During Battle of Britain is Unearthed
A wrecked plane recently discovered in Dorset has been dated back to the Battle of Britain. The plane in question is a German Messerschmitt Bf…
THE MEN WHO GAVE US WINGS – Review by John Henry Phillips
A few weeks ago I was handed a book to review on the life and exploits of Australia’s most successful flying ace, Robert A. Little,…
VANGUARD OF THE CRUSADE – The 101st Airborne Division in World War II – Review by Mark Barnes
I said some time ago that if the 101st Airborne Division were a brand they would be Apple. If that is the case then surely…