Spitfire pilot, 98, in tears after stolen picture of aircraft he flew replaced by RAF for Christmas

In the summer of 1940, as the Nazi war machine marched its way across Europe and set its sights on Britain, the RAF braced for the worst.  Young men, in their late teens or early twenties, were trained to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes for the coming Battle for Britain, with others flying Blenheims, Beaufighters and … Read more

Spitfire pilot reveals heartbreak after picture of aircraft he flew signed by fallen comrades stolen

In the summer of 1940, as the Nazi war machine marched its way across Europe and set its sights on Britain, the RAF braced for the worst.  Young men, in their late teens or early twenties, were trained to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes for the coming Battle for Britain, with others flying Blenheims, Beaufighters and … Read more

Wreckage of a Spitfire belonging to WWII hero pilot discovered washed up on Dutch beach

The wreckage of a Spitfire belonging to World War II hero pilot who vanished without trace during a bombing mission in 1944 has been discovered washed up on Dutch beach.  Sydney Hatfield Cheeseman, 21, from the Isle of Sheppey in Kent disappeared 20 miles off the Dutch coast while escorting US bombers to a Nazi … Read more

Spitfire flies over hospitals in tribute to NHS workers who risked lives during coronavirus pandemic

A NHS Spitfire flew over the UK as a tribute to the hard work of frontline heroes who risked their lives during the coronavirus pandemic.  Millions of Brits watched the plane as it passed over the skies this weekend to commemorate the work of the NHS and key workers.  The blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’ flew over … Read more

Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn will be honoured with a Spitfire and Hurricane flypast

In the summer of 1940, as the Nazi war machine marched its way across Europe and set its sights on Britain, the RAF braced for the worst.  Young men, in their late teens or early twenties, were trained to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes for the coming Battle for Britain, with others flying Blenheims, Beaufighters and … Read more

Spitfire and Hurricane flypast for Dame Vera Lynn’s funeral

Spitfire and Hurricane flypast will mark Dame Vera Lynn’s private funeral on Friday after the forces’ sweetheart’s death aged 103 Singer who entertained troops during Second World War died aged 103 in June Private funeral service to be held on Friday beginning in Ditchling, East Sussex  It will feature the iconic Spitfire and Hurricane plans … Read more

Spitfire and Hurricane flypast will mark Dame Vera Lynn’s private funeral

Spitfire and Hurricane flypast will mark Dame Vera Lynn’s private funeral on Friday after the forces’ sweetheart’s death aged 103 Singer who entertained troops during Second World War died aged 103 in June Private funeral service to be held on Friday beginning in Ditchling, East Sussex  It will feature the iconic Spitfire and Hurricane plans … Read more

From Spitfire: The People’s Plane to House Of Rugby and Floodlines: This week’s top podcasts

From Spitfire: The People’s Plane to James Haskell and Alex Payne’s House Of Rugby, Might Delete Later and Floodlines, this week’s top podcasts By Leaf Arbuthnot Published: 22:01 BST, 30 May 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 30 May 2020 Spitfire: The People’s Plane It’s hard to think of a plane that has captured a nation’s … Read more

ROBERT HARDMAN: Spitfire to mark VE Day with flypast over WWII heroes, Vera Lynn and care homes

We will not be able to dance a conga or enjoy a street party — let alone flock to Buckingham Palace, as millions did back on May 8, 1945.  Tomorrow, 75 years on, it is going to be an unavoidably subdued anniversary of the day that the UK finally celebrated Victory in Europe.  Nonetheless, we … Read more

Spitfire to mark VE Day with flypast over WWII heroes, wartime singer Vera Lynn and care homes

We will not be able to dance a conga or enjoy a street party — let alone flock to Buckingham Palace, as millions did back on May 8, 1945.  Tomorrow, 75 years on, it is going to be an unavoidably subdued anniversary of the day that the UK finally celebrated Victory in Europe.  Nonetheless, we … Read more