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On Sunday 22 June 1941, the Germans launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.

On 4 July 1941, a daylight raid was ordered by fifteen Bristol Blenheims - led by W/C Edwards.

Hornell was well north of the Shetland Islands when the crew spotted a surfaced submarine, Type IXC/40 U-1225, which they attacked

In this blog, we delve into the pioneering life of Johnny Smythe.

On 12 June 1944, P/O Mynarski was an air gunner on Canadian-built Lancaster X.

On the night of 30/31 May 1942, Bomber Command mounted ‘Operation Millennium’, the first 'Thousand Raid', against Cologne.

Born on 20 May 1920, Flight Lieutenant Cruickshank VC (126700), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The ‘Dambusters’ raid by 617 Squadron on 16 May 1943, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, is one of the best known events in the history of the RAF.

The story of two men who both earnt the Victoria Cross whilst trying to destroy bridges using the Fairey Battle.

On 3 May 1943, Squadron Leader Leonard Trent was B Flight Commander, equipped with Lockheed Ventura light bombers.

On 26 April 1943, Sergeant Jackson was Flight Engineer on Lancaster ME 669, coded ZN-O.

In the Spring of 1942, German U-Boats were winning the Battle of the Atlantic, the Air Ministry decided to mount an attack on the M.A.N.

On 6 April 1941, Flying Officer Campbell was captain and pilot of Bristol Beaufort N 1016, coded OA-X, of 22 Squadron.

On 30 March 1944, Pilot Officer Barton was Captain of Halifax LK 797, coded E and named Excalibur, of 78 Squadron, based at RAF Breighton.

This post covers Captain Edward Swales who earnt the Victoria Cross on 23 February