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The rise of a RAF ace: Henry Michael Ferris before the Battle of Britain
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 ...
One of the most historically resonant buildings at RAF Biggin Hill is on the at risk register. Bromley’s own Biggin Hill has ...
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 ...
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The top RAF ace of the Battle of Britain and the mission that made him a legend
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 ...
Even among other Spitfires, serial number RM747 has a combat history and a prolific service career. But there's a big twist ...
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 ...
On 8 May 1942, United States and Australian naval and air forces engaged with the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Battle of the ...
The Battle of Kasserine Pass was America's first major fight against the European Axis in World War II. It turned into one of ...
Work to build a 75-bedroom care home on the site of an illegally demolished pub is nearing completion. Squadron Manor, which has been erected on the site of the former Battle of Britain, in Northfleet ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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