Nephew finds Halifax bomber grave of lost airman, ends WW2 family mystery
[Via] A London-based family has finally discovered the truth about the husband and father who was killed during a bombing raid over Germany during World…
Remains of a Canadian Soldier from WWII discovered in Netherlands
Pte. Albert Laubenstein appears in this undated photo [Via] The remains of a Canadian soldier who died during Second World War has been recovered and…
Normandy invasion beaches from the air
Ten years or so ago I was lucky enough to fly along the invasion beaches at 800′ in a C-47. If you ever get the…
The Canadians in Normandy – in COLOUR!
We’ve assembled some amazing pictures of the Canadian forces in Normandy and best of all, they are all in colour! We follow them inland after landing…
Inside Microsoft Mogul Paul Allen’s Multi-Million Dollar WWII Airplane Collection
Tom from the USA is a a fan of WHO and has sent us some images he took of the Paul Allen’s warbird collection. Allen…
Handley Page Halifax III Bomber one-off night display at the Yorkshire Air Museum
A rebuilt Handley Page Halifax III Bomber, flown during World War II, will be on display at night for a one-off event at the Yorkshire…
The rise of virulent aboriginal Canadian snipers in World War I
Today no country can think of declaring war without having its snipers. They are now an inevitable part of any war. Most of the top…
Lost WWII Aircraft Recovered From Lake Maskoka
A search and rescue mission over Lake Maskoka of Ontario in 1940 resulted in the loss of a Northrup A17 Nomad and two servicemen. While…
WWII Pipe Mines Sparked Drama During Bridge Repair
Pevensey, England – A repair work in a bridge in Pevensey, East Sussex, England turned into a conceivably explosive drama when local farmers warned workers about…
Identification of Canadian Airman from WWII
During World War II, a Canadian airman was killed in a crash near the German city of Bonn. His plan went down in Laacher See,…
Canadian Sailors Permitted to Wear Arctic Star
The Arctic Star has not existed very long, but already it has sparked a slight degree of controversy due to a Governor General’s hesitation to…
Monongahela airman killed in WWII revered in Holland
During a radio speech she gave from England in 1942, Queen Wilhelmina promised that the Netherlands would never forget those who fought and gave their…