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Polish Air Force in Great Britain 1940-1947
A newly released collection on Ancestry captures information about the 16,868 Polish airmen who served in Great Britain during World War 2
Clare Wilson
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Book Review – Mosquito Night Intruder Ace by Danny Burt
Read our book review of Danny Burts Mosquito Nigh Intruder Ace book that tells the story of W/Cdr Bertie Rex O'Bryen Hoare
Clare Wilson
Feb 29, 20243 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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The RAF Stories Website – Collecting & Sharing Stories about the RAF
One website that you might not be familiar with is the RAF Stories Website which was launched by the RAF Museum
Clare Wilson
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Book Review – The Berlin Blitz by those who were there by Martin W Bowman
The Allied bombing of Berlin was the longest and most sustained bombing offensive against one target in the Second World War.
Clare Wilson
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Book Review – Faces of the Few by Dilip Sarkar
Whats it about There remains an enduring fascination with the Battle of Britain, and the RAF aircrew who fought and won this...
Clare Wilson
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Prisoner of War Collection on FamilySearch
Consult the free POW Collection on FamilySearch
Clare Wilson
Oct 31, 20232 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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Ancestry to Digitise Ministry of Defence Records
Genealogy Subscription website Ancestry has won the contract to digitise MOD Records
Clare Wilson
Apr 26, 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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Allied Air Force Research Webinar Series
Sign up now for the Free Allied Air Force Research Webinar series taking part during 2023
Clare Wilson
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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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.
Clare Wilson
Oct 17, 20222 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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Bergen-op-Zoom War Cemeteries
Find out more about the two War Cemeteries located at Bergen-op-zoom in the Netherlands
Clare Wilson
Aug 6, 20224 min read
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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
Clare Wilson
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Air Shows in Canada during 2022
Check out some of the amazing Air Shows that are taking place in Canada during 2022
Clare Wilson
Jun 6, 20222 min read
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Europe Air Shows 2022
Check out some of the Air shows taking place across Europe in 2022
Clare Wilson
May 18, 20228 min read
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Attend a UK Air Show in 2022
Check out some of the amazing Air Shows taking place across the UK in 2022
Clare Wilson
May 3, 20226 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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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
Clare Wilson
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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