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An interview with the late Geoffrey Wellum

In this interview, the late Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum recalled what it was like to take to the skies during the Battle of Britain.

11 September 2024
Battle of Britain 81

Remembering The Few and those who kept them in the skies

On Wednesday families and serving personnel up and down the country will pause to remember the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

"I have never forgotten my comrades"

The late Hurricane pilot Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering never forgot those he flew alongside during the Battle of Britain.

10 September 2024

The unsurpassed gallantry of 302 and 303 Squadron

The film Hurricane, which tells the tale of the bravery of the Polish Fighter Squadrons, was released in the UK in September 2018. Back then, inspired by the movie we…

Benefits

Navigating the complicated benefits system

It can be difficult to navigate the complicated benefits system, whether you are currently serving or retired, especially when the need comes at a stressful or…

Rose Davies

How radar operator Rose Davies supported the D-Day landings

As D-Day, 6 June 1944 dawned, those who were to play a pivotal part in its success were landing on the beaches of Normandy.

8 May 2024