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The Big Band Sound and The Mystery of Glenn Miller
Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the swing era.
JU87 Stuka Dive Bomber – Germany’s screaming menace
The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, “dive bomber”) was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, which first flew in 1935. The Ju
The Extraordinary Life of Ulric Cross…
Few people can have crammed more into a life time of service than Ulric Cross and whilst this site is dedicated to all matters
Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster was a British Second World War heavy bomber, designed and manufactured by the Avro aviation company, as a contemporary of the Handley Page Halifax. Both bombers were developed to
Heinkel HE III – Germany’s stalwart medium bomber
After its defeat in World War I, Germany was banned from operating an air force by the Treaty of Versailles. Following Hitler’s ascent to
Early WW2 Light Fighter – Bomber – The Bristol Blenheim
The Bristol Blenheim was originally intended as a British light bomber aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company which was used extensively
Free Time in the Forties
In a recent post, A Trip To The Pictures, we looked at the popularity of picture houses in the 1940’s. But what other forms
The Birth of the NHS
The National Health Service opened its doors to much excitement on the 5th of July 1948. Prior to the birth of the NHS, medical
Five Classic Christmas Songs from the 1940s
Winter Wonderland, Perry Como Included on the album ‘Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music’ this is still one of the most recognised versions of