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Never Mind the Dambusters: A New Podcast on Bomber Command

Clare Wilson

Jun 282 min read

Never Mind the Dambusters: A New Podcast on Bomber Command

If you have a passion for Bomber Command, then this podcast is for you!

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Book Review – The Wrongly Executed Airman by Alan Strachan

Clare Wilson

May 312 min read

Book Review – The Wrongly Executed Airman by Alan Strachan

Utilizing forensic evidence that was ignored by the police, and documents that have never before been released to the public.

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Clare Wilson

May 314 min read

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

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The RAF Stories Website – Collecting & Sharing Stories about the RAF

Clare Wilson

Nov 30, 20232 min read

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

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Clare Wilson

May 15, 20232 min read

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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A fitting military funeral after 82 years

Clare Wilson

Mar 13, 20236 min read

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

Oct 17, 20222 min read

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, 20223 min read

RAF Scampton

For an Aviation Enthusiast, no visit to Lincolnshire is complete without a visit to RAF Scampton Heritage Centre!

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Taking on the Kiltwalk to raise funds for the RAF Association

Clare Wilson

Aug 24, 20223 min read

Taking on the Kiltwalk to raise funds for the RAF Association

My Dad served with the Royal Air Force & as it is 5 years since his death, I could not think of a better way to raise funds for RAFA.

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Clare Wilson

May 3, 20226 min read

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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Air81 Casualty Files at the National Archives, Kew

Clare Wilson

Apr 11, 20222 min read

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.

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Clare Wilson

Mar 14, 20224 min read

Battle of Britain Monument, London

Find out more about the Battle of Britain Monument at Victoria Embankment, London

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RAF Service Records can now be ordered online via the MOD

Clare Wilson

Feb 28, 20222 min read

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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Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby

Clare Wilson

Jan 24, 20224 min read

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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Could the 1921 England & Wales Census provide more information about your WW2 Ancestors?

Clare Wilson

Jan 8, 20222 min read

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, 20215 min read

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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Stalag Luft III – An Official History of the Great Escape POW Camp

Clare Wilson

Oct 20, 20213 min read

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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France Crashes 39-45 - a website to Remember French & Allied Airmen

Clare Wilson

Sep 27, 20212 min read

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, 20215 min read

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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TNA update on the transfer of 10 million UK Military Service Records

Clare Wilson

Sep 8, 20212 min read

TNA update on the transfer of 10 million UK Military Service Records

The National Archives, Kew have announced the transfer of 10 million service records over the next 6 years

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