It is interesting to see how common the Swastika was before the Nazis usurped it. It was even used as an emblem for a US division: 45th INFANTRY...
Keith I, too, am interested in the DEMS gunners but trying to get information on them is very difficult. Some time ago I posted a link to a good...
I'll probably get yelled at but I've always thought the B-17 was over-rated. Claimed to a wonder bomber, defensively strong and able to carry out...
Right, remind me to never watch a film with you. At least you could posted it under Spolier Alert Sadly, there are a number of veterans who were...
Not that the Americans are happy about this: US accuses Britain over military failings in Afghanistan - Times Online
Just remembered we mentioned the crisis before http://ww2chat.com/forums/other-conflicts-post-1945/2833-myths-missile-crisis.html
Keith, what Hillman was the conversion based on? I know very little about vehicles and cannot find a match
One of the issues with the Cuban Missile Crisis is how the world reacted to missiles so close to the US when the US had missiles in Turkey - a...
The last time they tried to downsize the navy so drastically they discovered they had nothing to send to this little island in the Atlantic and had...
Oh christ Keith, whatever you do, don't post any pics of trucks. Andy will explode with excitment
It has interviews with some of the old boys who served during the war, and then reached Air Marshall levels in the IAF. Is nice to see interviews...
I just watched the first 5 mins. Am saving the rest for a bit later after I've got my coffee and sticky bun :)
No I hadn't. That's an excellent find Annie. Thank you
There doesn't seem to have been any announcements in The Times or Telegraph about a funeral or memorial
This is interesting as it gives more details about the Commonwealth personnel buried there: Arlington National Cemetery
Ah that's true, but from our previous conversations I don't think I am most suited to add to it yet :becky:
It's an incredible history, Keith. I think I speak for everyone here when I say thank you for your service. And for sharing your photos. I look...
Great photos Keith. Now, how is it that a sailor boy ended up in the army? Sea sickness? :) And as a naval cadet (is that the right term?) during...
Hi John, I have just edited the thread title to make it clear who has been affected. The advice seems to be to not even visit the forum until one...
Hi lilliput I can understand the concerns with racial profiling, and the mis-use of it. But I still think that when we remember the veterans, people...
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