Thank you, Ron. The book sounds very interesting, and is now on my list of ones to read:...
Yep, they were three of the five Albatrosses used by BOAC: Frobisher Destroyed by enemy action Whitchurch 20.12.40 Falcon Scrapped 9.43 Fortuna...
I've often wondered who the models were for the waxworks - whoever they were, they had some chins! Cheers for the piccies, SP. And I notice...
Hmmm, now should I give you that? Tell me who I've named were and you get bonus points
I think we need some fun and games on here. So time to start the Air Quiz. First Question: Who or what were Frobisher, Fiona and Fingal? ....
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul Attachments from FLIGHT Magazine Boulton Paul 1915-55, (8 July 1955)
An important a designer as R J Mitchell & his Spifire, and Sydney Camm & his Hurricane, but hardly anyone remembers Chadwick, the designer of the...
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From FLIGHT, 15 June 1956
Post-war aircraft but I like it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_Wyvern
Living and Surviving as a Partisan Another good but short article http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Holocaust/partisan1.html And a...
Too often people see Jewish people in WW2 as victims only. This excellent site proves this untrue. http://www.jewishpartisans.org/
A very informative introduction to Soviet Partisan activities http://www.answers.com/topic/soviet-partisans
That sounds good. Or just pop-in to the Wetherspoons next to Tower Bridge - I'm sure by usual table is still there. I was such a regular I'm sure...
It would be great to have a meet-up one day. I'm sure Spidge and Andy could pop over for the afternoon. I haven't been back to London for a while....
Congratulations to your daughter, Mike. I agree with your comments about the various weapons. To be fair to the BBC, they do have individual pages...
I missed the last 3 pics whilst I was posting my message. That middle picture of the poppy seems to sum it up so well.
That is an outstanding collection, SP. Thank you for sharing with us. I thank you for the IWM pictures. Makes me wish I was still living in Balham....
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