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Never Mind the Dambusters: A New Podcast on Bomber Command
If you have a passion for Bomber Command, then this podcast is for you!
Clare Wilson
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings
As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings codenamed ‘Operation Overlord’ we remember the heroism of the Allied Forces
Clare Wilson
May 31, 20244 min read
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Remembering the Great Escape: 80 years on
It is 80 years since one of the most daring escapes of World War 2 took place ‘The Great Escape’.
Clare Wilson
Feb 29, 20244 min read
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German Luftwaffe Archive of Aerial Images
The images in the collection are a unique archive of German World War Two reconnaissance pictures taken by the Luftwaffe.
Clare Wilson
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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Release of the Canadian 1931 Census
The recently released 1931 Census will prove to be useful to anyone researching Canadian Airmen who served during WW2.
Clare Wilson
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid
This month sees the 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid otherwise known as Operation Chastise.
Clare Wilson
May 15, 20232 min read
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A fitting military funeral after 82 years
Having researched WW2 Airman John Bromley who was shot down 82 years ago, I was honoured to be invited to attend his funeral in Sept 2022.
Clare Wilson
Mar 13, 20236 min read
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RAF Scampton
For an Aviation Enthusiast, no visit to Lincolnshire is complete without a visit to RAF Scampton Heritage Centre!
Clare Wilson
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Air81 Casualty Files at the National Archives, Kew
The best series of records at the National Archives for finding information on a downed WW2 aircraft is the AIR 81 series.
Clare Wilson
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Battle of Britain Monument, London
Find out more about the Battle of Britain Monument at Victoria Embankment, London
Clare Wilson
Mar 14, 20224 min read
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Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby
The Heritage Centre stands on part of the land that was RAF East Kirkby, opening in 1943 it was home to 47 & 630 Squadron part of 5 Group.
Clare Wilson
Jan 24, 20224 min read
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Could the 1921 England & Wales Census provide more information about your WW2 Ancestors?
What will the newly issued 1921 Census of England & Wales reveal about your WW2 Ancestors.
Clare Wilson
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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Stalag Luft III – An Official History of the Great Escape POW Camp
Opened in March 1942 to house captured Allied airmen, particularly officers, Stammlager Luft III at Sagan was built to make escape difficult
Clare Wilson
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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France Crashes 39-45 - a website to Remember French & Allied Airmen
Allied Air Force Research would like to thank Daniel Carville for contributing the following guest article to our website. Note that Mr...
Clare Wilson
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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Battle of Britain Day
The 15th September marked a clear & decisive defeat for the Luftwaffe & is why the 15th September, is known as Battle of Britain Day
Clare Wilson
Sep 12, 20215 min read
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