RAF Calshot’s Chapel (St George’s Church)
If you’ve ever been to Calshot, you can be forgiven if you missed this rather plain looking building at the roadside as you approach the…
If you’ve ever been to Calshot, you can be forgiven if you missed this rather plain looking building at the roadside as you approach the…
In the immediate post-war period, thousands of people around the country were entertained by Battle of Britain Air Displays. The shows raised money for the…
As a historical researcher, I spend a lot of time trawling through newspaper archives. I find them an invaluable resource, as they feature stories of…
I was recently given a document that was researched and written by Pat (Patricia) Sparks in 1990. Pat was a WAAF serving at RAF Sopley…
The iconic Supermarine Spitfire has deep roots in Southampton, where it was not just designed, but also built by the Supermarine company. Southampton’s role in…
In 1931, Britain was in the grip of the Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash two years earlier had triggered a chain of events that…
On Tuesday the 18th of August 1931, a low humming sound over Southampton brought people out of their homes. As they looked to the skies, an…
The USAAF 370th Fighter Group was established in mid-1943 at Westover Field, Massachusetts, and comprised of the 401st, 402nd, and 485th fighter squadrons. The pilots were equipped…
With it being the 80th anniversary of D-Day this year, it’s more important than ever to look back at the sacrifices made. I think it’s…