Author Robert Curtis revisited the helicopters he flew during the Cold war this month in the UK. Go away for a mere 30 years and you find that not only has your former squadron changed aircraft, they’ve[…]
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Thunderbirds are Go!
Anyone of a certain generation will know about the Thunderbirds puppet series and probably, like me, have fond memories of being enthralled by the next exciting instalment of International Rescue on the TV on a[…]
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From book to film
Every now and then, whilst trawling the old wartime files at the National Archives or reading a book about WWII, one comes across a story that has an enthralling fascination about it; a story that[…]
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Operation Varsity 24-25 March 1945: The Last Drop
“Mighty to behold shall we ever forget that mighty armada of the skies that passed over our heads on Saturday morning; that vast airborne army that filled the heavens and set our ears throbbing with[…]
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Creating a comic – keeping the past alive
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawing. I have always been a real fan of comics, I can remember vividly the moment I first held a copy of Tintin. I was[…]
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What’s in a date?
History must be preserved. We must pay attention important anniversaries such as the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and other decisive dates such as[…]
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