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15th July 2023

… Brendan ‘Paddy’ Finucane, DSO, DFC & Two Bars, a Battle of Britain pilot who, in June 1942, became the youngest wing … Anne Hayter. “He was only 49 and never talked about the war, so we knew next to nothing about it all – just that he … airmen. She was the last surviving eyewitness and died in 2017 aged 100. Images of the wellpreserved wreck of 603 …

26th April 2018

… museums and private collections. MUSEUMS GUIDE INTRO PAGE BRITAIN’S MILITARY MUSEUMS With arguably the richest military … the twin 15 inch naval guns mounted outside the Imperial War Museum, London, were taken from HMS Ramilles (on right in … and its actions are still very relevant today. In March, 2017, the museum unveiled a dramatic transformation following …

29th June 2017

… yet relatively unknown role during the Second World War. Event organiser, and author of Skarbek’s biography, … his “favourite spy” - Skarbek would continue to serve Britain and her native homeland with considerable bravery and … Tutte, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2017, is recognised for deciphering the SZ42 despite never …

23rd February 2017

… to The National Archives THE MINISTRY of Defence has told Britain at War it is seeking volunteers to assist them in their … months, the prospective start for volunteers is September 2017. The role would be most suited to dexterous individuals …