Articles related to "Raf"
RAF Cottesmore
The small picturesque village of Cottesmore is a most unlikely place for a military installation. Until recently it played host to a Tornado training base and it also was once a part of Leicestershire, until we let it get away!
• raf • cottesmore • history • tornado • harriet
The small picturesque village of Cottesmore is a most unlikely place for a military installation. Until recently it played host to a Tornado training base and it also was once a part of Leicestershire, until we let it get away!
• raf • cottesmore • history • tornado • harriet
RAF Foreign Legions in WWII
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
• raf • battle of britain • czech air force • polish airforce • belgan air force
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
• raf • battle of britain • czech air force • polish airforce • belgan air force
Antique Gas Museum Draws Visitors to Norfolk, UK
Fakenham in Norfolk is a rural place, and it is an unexpected spot to find a museum of gas. But this small town contains the only surviving town gasworks in Britain.
• industrial archaeology • gas museum • technology museum • museum of gas • norfolk local history
Fakenham in Norfolk is a rural place, and it is an unexpected spot to find a museum of gas. But this small town contains the only surviving town gasworks in Britain.
• industrial archaeology • gas museum • technology museum • museum of gas • norfolk local history
Roald Dahl
In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II.
• roald dahl • raf • fighter pilot • going solo • hurricane
In his book "Going Solo", the famous children's author Roald Dahl retells his experiences as a British fighter pilot during World War II.
• roald dahl • raf • fighter pilot • going solo • hurricane
The 1982 Falkland Islands War
Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.
• falklands • argentina • britian • raf • harrier
Between April 2 and June 14, 1982 Great Britain and Argentina fought the first modern war of the missle age in the air, on the sea, and the ground.
• falklands • argentina • britian • raf • harrier
Adlerstag, Knickebeins, and Bletchey Park: Britain, Ultra, and the Battle of Britain, 1940
Article about a little-known aspect of the Battle of Britain--- how the cracking of German Luftwaffe codes led to the RAF's victory.
• bletchey park • wwii • battle of britain • blitz • luftwaffe
Article about a little-known aspect of the Battle of Britain--- how the cracking of German Luftwaffe codes led to the RAF's victory.
• bletchey park • wwii • battle of britain • blitz • luftwaffe
S.O.E. The Begining. Part One.
The history of the Special Operations Executive.
• france • germany • churhill • pathfinders • raf
The history of the Special Operations Executive.
• france • germany • churhill • pathfinders • raf
To Set Europe Ablaze: Part Two
This is the second part of a series on the SOE.
• soe • french resistance • sabotage • subversion • secret agents
This is the second part of a series on the SOE.
• soe • french resistance • sabotage • subversion • secret agents
Crisis Apparitions
Two aviators appeared to close friends at or close to the time of their respective deaths. This is known as a "crisis apparition".
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • apparition • crisis
Two aviators appeared to close friends at or close to the time of their respective deaths. This is known as a "crisis apparition".
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • apparition • crisis
Eagle Squadrons
Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.
• american pilots who flew in the raf in wwii • eagle squadrons • battle of britain • knight committee • rcaf
Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.
• american pilots who flew in the raf in wwii • eagle squadrons • battle of britain • knight committee • rcaf
Scarf :Victoria Cross
The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.
• worldwarii • raf • bomber command • bristol blenheim • malaya
The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.
• worldwarii • raf • bomber command • bristol blenheim • malaya
The Paper Bombing of Germany.
In 1939 England declared war on Germany, but the first eight months of World War II were marred with conservative politics, then Winston Churchill took office!
• world war ii • royal air force (raf) • winston churchill • lightening war • hermann goring
In 1939 England declared war on Germany, but the first eight months of World War II were marred with conservative politics, then Winston Churchill took office!
• world war ii • royal air force (raf) • winston churchill • lightening war • hermann goring
White Air Extreme Sports Festival
The most exciting sports in the world performed by the most exciting sportsmen will be on display for a week starting August 27th, in the Festival of Extreme Sports.
• isle of wight • white air extreme sports festival • windsurfing racing world championships • euro cup windsurfing championships • mountain boarders
The most exciting sports in the world performed by the most exciting sportsmen will be on display for a week starting August 27th, in the Festival of Extreme Sports.
• isle of wight • white air extreme sports festival • windsurfing racing world championships • euro cup windsurfing championships • mountain boarders
A Great Jubilee Celebration
Early summer events for the Jubilee and some updates to previous visited sites.
• queen elizabeth ii • golden jubilee • shrewsbury • shropshire star • bbc
Early summer events for the Jubilee and some updates to previous visited sites.
• queen elizabeth ii • golden jubilee • shrewsbury • shropshire star • bbc
Antisense Therapy for Cancer
Antisense therapy is a novel new means of drug action. Antisense is a short section of nucleic acid (an "oligonucleotide")that is complimentary in structure to a cancer gene or its RNA transcript.Antisense combines with the cancer gene and thereby prevents the formation of a protein that is usually involved in runaway cell division.
• antisense • deoxyribonucleic acid • ribonucleic acid • rna polymerase • oligonucleotide
Antisense therapy is a novel new means of drug action. Antisense is a short section of nucleic acid (an "oligonucleotide")that is complimentary in structure to a cancer gene or its RNA transcript.Antisense combines with the cancer gene and thereby prevents the formation of a protein that is usually involved in runaway cell division.
• antisense • deoxyribonucleic acid • ribonucleic acid • rna polymerase • oligonucleotide
Around the World in a Plane
Jules Verne sent a pair of fictional characters around the world in 80 days. In 1931, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took a lot less time.
• wiley post • harold gatty • winnie mae • lockheed vega • london
Jules Verne sent a pair of fictional characters around the world in 80 days. In 1931, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took a lot less time.
• wiley post • harold gatty • winnie mae • lockheed vega • london
Effectiveness of Allied Bombing in Europe
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
• world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
Did strategic bombing during World War II have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war?
• world war ii • wwii • strategic bombing • third reich • allies
High Flying in Shropshire
Summer brings a host of festivals and events covering music, theatre and an air show.
• shropshire • flying • raf • air show • cosford
Summer brings a host of festivals and events covering music, theatre and an air show.
• shropshire • flying • raf • air show • cosford
Still Winter in Shropshire
A quiet month in Shropshire still has some gems to offer.
• shropshire • ironbridge • marathon • fun run • antiques
A quiet month in Shropshire still has some gems to offer.
• shropshire • ironbridge • marathon • fun run • antiques
Allan Wilmot recalls "The Southlanders"
Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."
• southlanders • allan wilmot • harry wilmot • the ink spots • the golden gate quartet
Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."
• southlanders • allan wilmot • harry wilmot • the ink spots • the golden gate quartet
Canadians in the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
• canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
• canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
Eugene Esmonde: Victoria Cross
The story of a doomed operation in February 1942 against impossible odds and the man who became the first Fleet Air Arm winner of the highest recognition for valour.
• world war ii • fleet air arm • bismarck action • dover straits action • all aircraft lost
The story of a doomed operation in February 1942 against impossible odds and the man who became the first Fleet Air Arm winner of the highest recognition for valour.
• world war ii • fleet air arm • bismarck action • dover straits action • all aircraft lost
Easter in Shropshire
A small sample of the many and varied attractions that Shropshire has to offer this April.
• easter in shropshire • weston park horse trials • raf cosford • shropshire • canals
A small sample of the many and varied attractions that Shropshire has to offer this April.
• easter in shropshire • weston park horse trials • raf cosford • shropshire • canals
Shropshire News and Festivals
Spring brings Shropshire alive with festivals. Here are a few you might be interested in attending.
• ironbridge • wellington literary festival • ludlow • ludlow food festival • bridgenorth
Spring brings Shropshire alive with festivals. Here are a few you might be interested in attending.
• ironbridge • wellington literary festival • ludlow • ludlow food festival • bridgenorth