Remembrance Day, Veterans Day & War Memorials
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"I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you"
The Few were the airmen of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the aviators of the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy (RN) who fought the Battle of Britain in the Second World War. The term comes from Winston Churchill's phrase "Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few."
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps. Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were incarcerated during World War II.
The snowy peak on the right is Mount Williamson and at 14,379 feet high is the second-highest mountain in California.
At 81 years old, B-25 Champagne Gal is still airworthy and actively flying at airshows. Originally designed as a medium bomber in World War II, the B-25 features a distinctive twin-engine layout and mid-mounted bomb bay. In this shot, the bomb bay doors are fully open—a reminder of its combat heritage. Meticulously restored and maintained, it's a living piece of aviation history.
A pillbox hangs precariously overlooking the 'North sea' at Aldbrough.
What is a pillbox and why were they built?
A pillbox is the name given to a small defensive structure from which a few soldiers could keep an invading army at bay.
The pillboxes we see today were all built during the Second World War when fears of an invasion were at their height.
Pillboxes were never used, as fortunately, the first line of defense held and the RAF prevented any real chance of a German invasion of Britain.
The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was a basic trainer aircraft used by the U.S. during World War II. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine, it was known for its durability and ease of handling. Over 11,000 units were built, serving as an essential step in pilot training programs.
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber introduced during World War II. Powered by a Wright R-2600 engine, it carried bombs and depth charges for anti-ship missions. Though initially plagued by handling issues, it replaced the SBD Dauntless and served effectively in the Pacific Theater. Over 7,000 were produced before retirement in the late 1940s.The Helldiver had a poor reputation early on due to handling issues but improved over time and proved effective in combat.As of 2025, only one Curtiss SB2C Helldiver remains airworthy in the world. It is operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in Texas, USA. This aircraft is a rare survivor of over 7,000 built and is regularly flown at airshows, preserving the legacy of this important World War II dive bomber.
This is the interior of the same Peugeot upload a while back. I liked the way nature was reclaiming the man made remains of the car.
Force 135 Living History at Elizabeth Castle, Jersey. Taken in July 2023. In the photograph, a Royal Engineer attached to 'B Battery Royal Artillery' is using an essential piece of kit - a mine detector. This was a demo and did not involve any real mines!
Five Hours in Ramsgate.
Tunnels used during WW2 as shelter from German bombing raids, the 3 1/4-mile (5.2km) semi circular system was swiftly cut into the chalk by mainly Kentish miners. Up to 60,000 people could be accommodated in total. A number of babies were born there and adults passed away (mainly of natural causes) whilst taking shelter. The wartime tunnels were branched off of a previously closed railway tunnel.
Reproduction bunk beds help to give an impression as to how uncomfortable life would have been in the cold, damp conditions.
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2nd in series of photos of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial located in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila, within the boundaries of the former Fort William McKinley. With a total of 17,206 graves, it has the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II and holds war dead from the Philippines and other allied nations.
The majestic bow of the USS Wisconsin rises from its permanent berth along the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk,VA. The Wisconsin was one of the last active battleships to see action, its last mission was launching cruise missiles during the first Gulf War. Now its 16" guns sit silent, now serving testament to a bygone era where power,not precision was paramount. These guns could launch ordinance as far as 26 miles....
More on the ship's storied history here...
Fighter Collecton's Cosair takes off from Breighton airfield to give a short display. The three bladed Corsair is unique in that it has fabric wings, one of the very few flying today.
The Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of WW2. The first production Lancaster flew on October 31, 1941, with No. 44 Squadron at Waddington being the first RAF unit to receive the new aircraft for operations on Christmas Eve. A total of 7,377 Lancasters were built between 1941 and 1946 but, short of the reverence of the aircraft today, most were scrapped after the war.
North American B25 Mitchell & Lockheed P38 Lightning performing as a pair before individual display's at Duxford's "Flying Legends" show 2015.
5th in series of photos of the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial located in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila, within the boundaries of the former Fort William McKinley. With a total of 17,206 graves, it has the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II and holds war dead from the Philippines and other allied nations. See a 3 minute slide show of the images put to music at this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtAacBz4eMk
The P-61 Black Widow, introduced in 1944, was a formidable American night fighter aircraft. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, it boasted a top speed of 366 mph and a range of 1,600 miles. Armed with four 20mm cannons and four .50 caliber machine guns, it was a deadly adversary in the dark skies.