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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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The recent release of the Scottish 1921 Census
The release in the past week of the 1921 Scottish Census may assist Historians locate Air Force Personnel during their early life.
Clare Wilson
Dec 4, 20222 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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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.
Clare Wilson
Aug 24, 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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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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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.
Clare Wilson
Apr 11, 20222 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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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.
Clare Wilson
Feb 7, 20223 min read
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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.
Clare Wilson
Jan 24, 20224 min read
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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.
Clare Wilson
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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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
Clare Wilson
Nov 17, 20215 min read
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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
Clare Wilson
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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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...
Clare Wilson
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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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
Clare Wilson
Sep 12, 20215 min read
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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
Clare Wilson
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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