Second World War Mosquito pilot and legendary RAF hero Colin Bell turns 104
RAF veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell flew the de Havilland Mosquito fighter bomber and survived 50 raids over Germany.
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Feature The siren suit: Why Churchill didn't dress to impress on his visit to the White House
While most would put on a suit and tie to meet the President of the United States, Volodymyr Zelensky and Winston Churchill had other ideas.
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Feature A pointless, bitter business: Al Murray gives his verdict on the Battle of the Bulge
The Pub Landlord comic and We Have Ways Of Making You Talk podcast host takes a fresh look at Germany's Ardennes offensive of 1944.
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Veterans Atlas A400M performs low level fly-past to celebrate RAF veteran turning 100
RAF veteran Fred Jennings is a custodian at the Ulster Aviation Society and is celebrating turning 100.
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WWII When hell broke loose: Eighty years since the controversial bombing of Dresden
Between 13 and 15 February 1945, nearly 4,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on the city of Dresden by RAF and USAF bombers.
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Feature Yalta: How Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin planned to carve up post-war Europe
The historic meeting took place 80 years ago in in February 1945 and was a turning point in history.
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News Last of the Royal Navy Historic Flight's aircraft finds new home with Navy Wings
The historic Fairey Swordfish LS326 is to join the Fly Navy Heritage Trust Collection.
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History HMS Wellington's legacy secured for future generations with £225k lottery grant
The last surviving dedicated Battle of the Atlantic convoy escort ship will continue to educate and inspire thanks to vital funding.
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Women Oscars nomination for film that celebrates the extraordinary women of the Six Triple Eight
The Netflix film tells the extraordinary story of the predominantly black women of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
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WWII Parliament marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 80 years after Auschwitz liberation
The ceremony included testimonies from Holocaust survivors, including 96-year-old Yisrael Abelesz.
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Navy Out of a tragedy comes hope: Fundraiser aims to remember crew of HMS Exmouth
Divers are raising funds to honour the crew of HMS Exmouth, which sank 85 years ago, and support the RNLI.
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WWII Second World War veteran who helped bring down Nazi V-1 flying bombs turns 100
Mrs Amy Wein joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force at the age of just 17.
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Army Charity Adams: The story of the highest-ranked black female officer of Second World War
Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams was the first officer of colour to lead a female battalion overseas during a time of war.
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Feature The man of god among the men of war: How 1 SAS's 'parachute padre' grappled with his role
Padre Fraser McLuskey served with Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne and SSM Reg Seekings during the Second World War.
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WWII SAS expert: US and Australia honour historic heroes, why can't UK do same for Paddy Mayne?
Renowned SAS historian Damien Lewis says the UK not giving awards retrospectively "isn't good enough" amid calls for a VC for Paddy Mayne.
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Veterans We need you: WW2 veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events
Events to commemorate the anniversaries will centre on the efforts of the Allied forces from the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond.