On this day in 1940 James Isbister become the first civilian of World War Two to be killed by German bombs on British soil at the Brig o’ Waithe, Stenness. READ MORE HERE
Year: 2018
Finding those who fell – The Great War 1914 -1918
Spurred on by the impending end of World War One Centenary — there is an increasing number of people starting to take a real interest in tracing their military ancestors. READ MORE HERE:
‘RAF100’ – A centenary of the Royal Air Force
Founded on April 1st, 1918 during the First World War, the RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world. Today our nation will come together to recognise 100 years’ worth of innovation, comradeship, dedication, sacrifice and achievements. READ MOR
On the 8th February 1943 – Operation Longcloth: Orde Wingate’s first Chindit expedition march into Burma.
The Chindits were the largest of the allied Special Forces of World War II. They were formed, named and lead by Major General Orde Wingate DSO. The Chindits operated deep behind enemy lines in North Burma in the War against Japan. READ MORE:
Inside the…International Bomber Command Centre
A new visitor attraction is due to open 30th January 2018. The £16 million International Bomber Command Centre project, which serves as a point for recognition, remembrance and reconciliation for those who served, supported or suffered the bombing campai
Helping you find your WWII Ancestor
Forces War Records now has 4 million WWII records available. Log on to find out more – there could be a war hero in your family just waiting to be discovered, and remembered.
1943: Into Tripoli Montgomery Marched in Triumph.
The last surviving capital of Mussolini’s “Roman Empire.” Tripoli fell before Montgomery’s relentless advance on January 23, 1943. Read More: