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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.
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Clare Wilson
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Ancestry to Digitise Ministry of Defence Records
Genealogy Subscription website Ancestry has won the contract to digitise MOD Records
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Clare Wilson
- Mar 13
- 6 min
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.
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Clare Wilson
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Allied Air Force Research Webinar Series
Sign up now for the Free Allied Air Force Research Webinar series taking part during 2023
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Clare Wilson
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Our Kiltwalk Success
If you read my recent article in relation to the Scottish Kiltwalk you will know that I recently took it on to raise funds for RAFA.
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Clare Wilson
- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
RAF Scampton
For an Aviation Enthusiast, no visit to Lincolnshire is complete without a visit to RAF Scampton Heritage Centre!
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Clare Wilson
- Aug 6, 2022
- 4 min
Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemeteries
Find out more about the two War Cemeteries located at Bergen-op-zoom in the Netherlands
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Clare Wilson
- Jun 21, 2022
- 2 min
Armed Forces Day
Showing support for the British Armed Forces gives our troops a morale boost & lets them know that we appreciate all that they do
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Clare Wilson
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Air Shows in Canada during 2022
Check out some of the amazing Air Shows that are taking place in Canada during 2022
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Clare Wilson
- May 18, 2022
- 8 min
Europe Air Shows 2022
Check out some of the Air shows taking place across Europe in 2022
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Clare Wilson
- May 3, 2022
- 6 min
Attend a UK Air Show in 2022
Check out some of the amazing Air Shows taking place across the UK in 2022
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Clare Wilson
- Mar 14, 2022
- 4 min
Battle of Britain Monument, London
Find out more about the Battle of Britain Monument at Victoria Embankment, London
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Clare Wilson
- Feb 28, 2022
- 2 min
RAF Service Records can now be ordered online via the MOD
RAF Service Records can now be ordered online rather than sending off a postal application
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Clare Wilson
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
The 8th Air Force, 80 years on
This month marked the 80th Anniversary of the 8th Air Force, formed in Feb 1942 their story began during World War II & still continues.
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Clare Wilson
- Jan 24, 2022
- 4 min
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.
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Clare Wilson
- Jan 8, 2022
- 2 min
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.
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Clare Wilson
- Nov 17, 2021
- 5 min
Why write a book about Bomber Command?
In the early hours of 26th June 1942, 6 airmen from 102 Squadron return from Bremen in their Halifax, having taken part in the 3rd 1000 raid
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Clare Wilson
- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
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
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Clare Wilson
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Clare Wilson
- Sep 12, 2021
- 5 min
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
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