Explore the early life and rapid rise of Henry Michael Ferris, a young RAF pilot whose courage and skill quickly placed him among the top scoring fighter pilots of his time. From his childhood in ...

The West Camp location where Building 33 is located was devastated by bombing on August 30 1940. The raid resulted in 39 deaths and 26 injuries, along with severe damage to multiple hangars, workshops ...

One of the most historically resonant buildings at RAF Biggin Hill is on the at risk register. Bromley’s own Biggin Hill has ...

Even among other Spitfires, serial number RM747 has a combat history and a prolific service career. But there's a big twist ...

In the summer of 1940 the survival of Britain depended on a handful of fighter pilots and none were deadlier than Eric Lock. Flying the Spitfire, Lock shot down 21 enemy aircraft in the Battle of ...

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Jewish Normandy veteran Mervyn Kersh was proud to serve his country but lamented that the modern United Kingdom is ultimately worse than the one he fought for. Kersh, who turned 101 in 2025, arrived ...

LONDON: A battle over British identity and the nation's flag is just the latest issue to widen the political divide in the United Kingdom in 2025. As the Labour government continues to face growing ...

The King has used his Christmas address to urge people to adopt a 'digital detox' over the festive season and focus on family and friends. Charles, 77, also highlighted the power of community unity in ...

A focus on certain types of power foods helped the nation survive a blockade. A British shopkeeper cancels the coupons in a homemaker's ration book for the tea, sugar, cooking fats and bacon during ...

Not too far from the Cambridgeshire border, in west Norfolk, is an RAF base with dating back to WW2. Today, RAF Feltwell functions like a housing estate but it was once a bomber station during the ...