The U.S. Navy's use of pigeons began decades before World War II, but the birds found their most critical mission during the war—flying messages from submarine-hunting blimps during a time when radio ...

The Whirlwind was a heavily-armed, single-seat, twin-engine fighter designed for high performance, with great attention paid ...

Stuart Steel, the community engagement officer for the Royal British Legion in the North West said the planning and building ...

I don't often write in about events outside South Cheshire, but I felt compelled to share news of a truly remarkable ...

David Stewart used a variety of names to claim to be relatives of Second World War air crew and even sold on some of the ...

As one of the fastest fighter planes in World War II, the widely used P-51D variant made 1,490 horsepower and had a top speed ...

One fan said: "I'm not much for war movies. I watched this because I wanted to see some of Heughan and Lewis's earlier works. I was impressed with both actors performances. The movie wasn't so much ...

The film is based on the real life experience of the youngest pilot at the Battle of Britain, Geoffrey Wellum, and has been ...

The Mark 16 Spitfire LA 198 which stood as a “gatekeeper” outside the headquarters of No 187 (Worcester) Squadron, Air Training Corps at Perdiswell from 1954 to 1967. Inset, the old hangars of RAF ...

When it comes to World War II games, weapons usually get all the attention. Players obsess over rifles, pistols, and grenades ...

Essex may be a hockey town, but it is also known for the unwavering way residents recognize the sacrifices fallen soldiers ...

The IWM Duxford's Flying Finale saw out the flying season for 2025 with a huge display featuring the Red Arrows.