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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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German Luftwaffe Archive of Aerial Images
The images in the collection are a unique archive of German World War Two reconnaissance pictures taken by the Luftwaffe.
Clare Wilson
Jan 31, 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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Prisoner of War Collection on FamilySearch
Consult the free POW Collection on FamilySearch
Clare Wilson
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Forces War Records transferred to Fold3
Forces War Records holdings transfer to Fold3
Clare Wilson
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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World War 2 POW Questionnaires now on Ancestry
The new ‘UK and Allied Countries, World War II Liberated Prisoner of War Questionnaires, 1945-1946’ includes 83,560 records.
Clare Wilson
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Release of the Canadian 1931 Census
The recently released 1931 Census will prove to be useful to anyone researching Canadian Airmen who served during WW2.
Clare Wilson
Aug 3, 20231 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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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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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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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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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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