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- 30th August 2018 at 10:19- Edited 2nd October 2019 at 11:40
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Meteor and the Flying Bomb
In late 1944, the RAF's first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor, was the vanguard of Britain's defence against the V-1 'Doodlebug'. Donald Nijboer explores 616 Squadron's role.
The Corfu Channel Incident
In 1946, the Albanian coast was scene to a series of events that led to the deaths of 44 British sailors and a ground-breaking court case. Phyllis and Allan George chart this forgotten episode of naval history.
90 Minutes Behind Enemy Lines
AWM senior historian, Dr Karl James, presents a story of desperate heroism as UN forces attempt to extract two Australian airmen from behind enemy lines during the Korean War.
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The Battle of Cawsand Bay
David J B Smith recounts a brief action in which Royal Navy vessels were subjected to a 'tip-and-run' bombing attack by the Luftwaffe. However, as German pilots found, the British ships bit back.
Meteors Over the Reich
With 616 Squadron, the Gloster Meteor saw limited combat in the skies above Germany in 1945. Andrew Thomas highlights their pioneering actions.
Beth's War
In a Britain at War exclusive, Melody Foreman presents a Wren codebreaker's tale of intrigue in this wartime account of the intrepid and oft-forgot ‘Y’ Service.
AND MUCH MORE!
Britain at War September issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.80 from the Key Online Shop. Alternatively, you can purchase your copy from WHSmith, any other leading newsagent or download your digital copy here.
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By: UPDATES - 30th August 2018 at 10:19 - Edited 2nd October 2019 at 11:40
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Meteor and the Flying Bomb
In late 1944, the RAF's first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor, was the vanguard of Britain's defence against the V-1 'Doodlebug'. Donald Nijboer explores 616 Squadron's role.
The Corfu Channel Incident
In 1946, the Albanian coast was scene to a series of events that led to the deaths of 44 British sailors and a ground-breaking court case. Phyllis and Allan George chart this forgotten episode of naval history.
90 Minutes Behind Enemy Lines
AWM senior historian, Dr Karl James, presents a story of desperate heroism as UN forces attempt to extract two Australian airmen from behind enemy lines during the Korean War.
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The Battle of Cawsand Bay
David J B Smith recounts a brief action in which Royal Navy vessels were subjected to a 'tip-and-run' bombing attack by the Luftwaffe. However, as German pilots found, the British ships bit back.
Meteors Over the Reich
With 616 Squadron, the Gloster Meteor saw limited combat in the skies above Germany in 1945. Andrew Thomas highlights their pioneering actions.
Beth's War
In a Britain at War exclusive, Melody Foreman presents a Wren codebreaker's tale of intrigue in this wartime account of the intrepid and oft-forgot ‘Y’ Service.
AND MUCH MORE!
Britain at War September issue is AVAILABLE NOW for just £4.80 from the Key Online Shop. Alternatively, you can purchase your copy from WHSmith, any other leading newsagent or download your digital copy here.