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Martin Mars WWII Water Bomber To Be Brought Back For Fire Service

Martin Mars water bomber

[Via] A World War Two era Martin Mars water bomber airplane that was put out of service in Canada is said to be being brought…

Secret World War Two Diaries Of Soviet Ambassador In Britain Uncovered

The personal diary of the Soviet Ambassador to Britain during World War Two has been uncovered. Ivan Maisky was the Soviet Union’s Ambassador to the…

Sealed World War Two Atlantikwall Bunker Discovered In France

A World War Two German bunker has been discovered in the Gironde region of France after being closed and hidden for more than 70 years. The…

World War Two Veteran Receives Act of Kindness When A Stranger Pays His Groceries To Thank Him

A World War Two veteran had his groceries paid for him pay a grateful stranger. Eight nine year old Fred Mayhew from Hampden, Maine said…

B-17 bomber lodged in glacier for more than 70 years

The unique story of a B-17 bomber that was destroyed during World War Two has emerged. Steve Memovich was a US Air Force pilot in…

New Danish Film Tells Horror Story Of German Prisoners Told To Clear Mines After WWII

A new Danish film has been released telling the story behind millions of landmines buried on the coast of Denmark during World War Two. Martin…

‘Adventures never forgotten’ Veteran discusses naval training, Central Missouri Honor Flight

naval training

By Jeremy P. Ämick Prior to his 17th birthday, Bobby George had set his mind upon embarking on an adventure; he then approached his father…

US veterans return Japanese good luck flags

World War Two veterans who took part in the Pacific theatre of war are returning Japanese good luck flags they took more than 70 years…

Fate of Irish Soldiers post-World War One

The Irish soldiers who took part in World War One returned home to more fighting and continual war over the years. In 1919 at the…

China holds victory over Japan military parade

China has this week held a huge military parade to commemorate the country’s victory over Japan during World War Two. The parade was held in…

World War Two tanker wreck discovered off Hawaii

The wreck of a World War Two tanker has been discovered off the coast of Hawaii. The USNS Mission San Miguel was a large fuel…

96 year old veteran gets the chance to fly

A 96 year old war World War Two veteran from Birmingham in the north of England is being allowed to pilot a plane as part…