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Mystery of young WWII soldier’s remains finally solved

A young Second World War British Army soldier, whose remains took five years to forensically identify after being discovered in an unmarked field grave, has finally been laid to rest in Oosterbeek today, close to where he was killed in action nearly 70 years ago.

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Plans to recover bell of HMS Hood postponed

By Sharon Black

A historic attempt to recover the bell of the Second World War battle-cruiser HMS Hood has been postponed due to bad weather.

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Plans to recover bell of HMS Hood postponed

By Sharon Black

A historic attempt to recover the bell of the Second World War battle-cruiser HMS Hood has been postponed due to bad weather.

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British heroes honoured for their part in Malta convoy

By Sharon Black

Sailors whose courage kept supply routes open to the strategically vital island of Malta during the Second World War have been honoured with a lasting tribute.

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Resting place of RAF hurricane pilot identified after 71 years

By Sharon Black

The resting place of a Second World War RAF Hurricane pilot listed as missing in action for more than 70 years has been found.

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HMS Ledbury destroys mine in Mediterranean

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy divers from HMS Ledbury have helped to blow up a Second World War mine found off Sardinia’s busiest port.

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RAF officers make a Great Escape

By Sharon Black

Six RAF officers have travelled to the former ‘Great Escape’ prison camp – Stalag Luft III in Zagan, Poland – to re-enact activities which were carried out by prisoners of war (POWs) in their attempts to escape from the camp during the Second World War.

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RAF officers make a Great Escape

By Sharon Black

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Navy divers detonate WW2 mine

By Sharon Black

Royal Navy explosives specialists have safely blown up a rare 400-pound (180kg) Second World War German mine off the north Kent coast.

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RAF suppliers and movers vital to Libya operation

By Sharon Black

As NATO continues its mission in Libya, RAF suppliers and movers ensure that personnel can operate at a tempo not seen since the Second World War.

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Restoration work begins on HMS Victory

By Sharon Black

Admiral Nelson’s famous flagship is to be ‘dismasted’ for the first time since the Second World War as HMS Victory undergoes its most comprehensive overhaul for 200 years.

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Exercise Joint Warrior ends with a bang

By Sharon Black

A major maritime exercise recently ended with a bang, when minehunter vessels participating in Exercise Joint Warrior 2011, hosted by the Royal Navy off the northwest coast of Scotland, encountered two pieces of Second World War ordnance.