The engine of a World War Two plane has been restored as part of a campaign to recognise the contribution of reconnaissance missions by RAF personnel during the conflict. The Rolls-Royce Merlin ...

The latest Spitfire Mark IX had a 1,720 horsepower engine and was equipped with both ... to carry out attacks on German ground forces. WW2: What was the secret to winning the Battle of Britain?

The sound of a fire engine racing through the streets during the Blitz. One of the preparations Britain made for war was to create an Auxiliary Fire Service with 25,000 members which would fight ...