Tag Archives: Second World War

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month: a celebration dedicated to the recognition of achievements of women socially, culturally, politically and economically throughout history. It takes place in March in th ...
Time to re-think and remember National Service

Time to re-think and remember National Service

As we approach 75 years since the “Great Escape”, CEO of the RAF Benevolent Fund, Air Vice Marshal David Murray, CVO, OBE shares his thoughts with MT: ‘This month marks 75 years since the “Great Escap ...
One hundred years of flying

One hundred years of flying

The Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show to be held on 22nd – 23rd September will bring the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) to a resounding finale with a celebration of 100 years of RAF history a ...
The forgotten women of the WW2 shipyards

The forgotten women of the WW2 shipyards

An author has released her fourth novel in a best-selling series, honouring the women who stepped into the breach to keep the shipyards working during the war. Inspired by the 700 women who were emplo ...