Six in One Day

Six in One Day

February 1956 and the RAF is proud of it’s fine new jet fighter, the Hawker Hunter.  Of course the occasional loss is to be expected but this day’s work ends up with questions being asked in Parliament and a surprise for the people of Swaffham!

 

 

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Christmas Heroes

Christmas Heroes

For most of the holidays around Christmas are a time to enjoy and celebrate but during the World Wars the fighting never stopped.  This is the story of three brave pilots, each holding their countries highest awards for valour and each killed during Christmas in pursuit of the same aims, victory.

The Victoria Cross.

 

The Air Force Medal of Honor.

 

The Knight’s Cross.

 

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