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Plane-ly amazing! The 1950s nuclear strike aircraft that’s been converted into a boutique Airbnb lodge, with a double bed in the cockpit The converted 1950s English Electric Canberra bomber affords superb views over the Somerset countryside It has a double bed in the cockpit, where guests can gaze through the window at the night’s sky … Read more
Born in Cheltenham in 1892, Sir Arthur Harris emigrated to Rhodesia, modern day Zambia and Zimbabwe, at the age of 17, returning to England at the outbreak of the First World War to serve his country. He joined the Royal Flying Corps and in 1918, when it was created, he joined the RAF. By the … Read more
Bomber like a startled stallion: How the Lancaster was more than just an aircraft and stood for ‘a symbol of British freedom’ and ‘a monument to those who gave their lives in the war’ John Nichol describes visiting RAF Museum, Hendon, in company of Ron Needle Ron Needle, 93, was a former rear gunner in … Read more
China’s new supersonic stealth bomber could be ready later this year. The feared Xian H-20, which doubles China’s strike range and completes its nuclear triad, puts Australia, Japan and Korea all within range. It would mean China would join the US and Russia is possessing a three-pronged military force that can launch nuclear missiles from … Read more
The brother of the Manchester suicide bomber is facing a life behind bars after being found guilty of 22 murders yesterday. Hashem Abedi, 22, was convicted of plotting with his brother, Salman, to carry out one of Britain’s deadliest terrorist atrocities. Although Hashem was 2,000 miles away in Libya when his older sibling detonated his … Read more
Juror in trial of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi’s brother Hashem is discharged after going into self-isolation with suspected coronavirus The judge has said that the trial will continue with a jury of 11 for the time being Abedi, 22, is on trial for 22 counts of murder after the 2017 blast in Manchester Another 171 … Read more
Ghost ship of the sky! B2 Stealth Bomber from the US is pictured at RAF Fairford after carrying out training missions in Europe The B2 stealth bomber spans an imposing 170 feet and is capable of unleashing awesome destruction It was on full display to Britons at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after flying in from … Read more
Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi may have been victim of miscarriage of justice and his family can appeal his conviction over terror outrage that killed 270, Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission says Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was only man found guilty of the 1988 aircraft bombing He died in 2012 after he was allowed to return from Scotland … Read more
Suicide bomber attacks US embassy in Tunisia: Militant on a motorcycle tries to storm consulate in Tunis before blowing himself up injuring five Local media said five police officers were wounded in the vicious attack Friday US Embassy confirmed the bombing and urged people to avoid the area in Tunis Scorched motorbike and damaged police … Read more
Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi apologised to his landlady for ‘any mess’ he left in his flat before launching his suicide attack, the Old Bailey hears Jurors at the Old Bailey were shown a scribbled apology on a sheet of paper Abedi, 22, used the false name ‘Sam Abdi’ to rent the one-bedroom property Agreeing … Read more