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Prisoner of War Collection on FamilySearch

Clare Wilson

Oct 31, 20232 min read

Prisoner of War Collection on FamilySearch

Consult the free POW Collection on FamilySearch

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Clare Wilson

May 18, 20228 min read

Europe Air Shows 2022

Check out some of the Air shows taking place across Europe in 2022

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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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Clare Wilson

Feb 7, 20223 min read

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.

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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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International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) Lincoln

Clare Wilson

Aug 25, 20215 min read

International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) Lincoln

The IBCC’s focus is to acknowledge the service of some million men & women from 62 nations who contributed to the Bomber Offensive during WW

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Clare Wilson

Jul 28, 20215 min read

Welcome to our New Website & Blog!

Welcome to our new Allied Air Force Research Website & Blog. A place that will cover all time periods, campaigns, services & trades.

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