Montrose Air Station The Heritage Centre has an amazing history to tell, with Montrose Air Station becoming the first operational military air station in Great Britain when it was established in February 1913. There is something for everyone regardless of age. We are not just another aviation museum, we also aim to tell the stories … Read more…
Britains most famous V bomber Britains most famous V bomber, the Avro Vulcan Bomber, is known for its distinctive howl and delta wing. Initially one of the delivery agents of Britain’s independent nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, the Vulcan later fulfilled another role, undertaking the longest bombing raid in history for Operation Black Buck … Read more…
RAF Museum Midlands RAF Museum Midlands, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular. The museum is part of the Royal Air Force Museum, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and a registered charity. The museum is spread … Read more…
Imperial War Museum North Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. One of five branches of the Imperial War Museum, it explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum to be located in … Read more…
RAF Museum Midlands (2023 update) Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular. The museum is part of the Royal Air Force Museum, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and a registered charity. … Read more…
Cobbaton Combat Collection Cobbaton Combat Collection is an amazing military museum and tourist attraction. This North Devon collection has tanks, trucks, armoured cars, guns, helmets, artillery and grenades. From bombs to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard and blackout lamps, mostly World War Two and the years 1939 – 1945. Exhibits … Read more…
Wartime Orkney Wartime Orkney Part 1. Churchill Barriers, the Italian Chapel, relics from the German High Seas Fleet and HMS Tern. Orkney’s wartime history is characterised by tales of bravery, camaraderie, tragedy and indomitable human spirit. The islands played a pivotal role in both World Wars and poignant reminders of these turbulent periods are etched … Read more…
Secret Bunker Secret Bunker. An innocent looking farmhouse conceals the entrance to Scotland’s best kept secret. Scotland’s Secret Underground Nuclear Command Centre, near St Andrews. From it’s top secret Command Centre to dormitories, broadcasting studio and CND Room and learn how the elite survived the Cold War. 100ft underground is RAF Troywood, an “R3” style … Read more…
D Day 60th Anniversary In June 2004 I travelled with a bus load of D Day veterans to visit Normandy for the D Day 60th Anniversary. It was a very special trip, a mixture of respect for the veterans and overall a very thought provoking trip. D Day 60th Anniversary