Discover the life of Brigadier General Frederick Castle, a WWII hero based in Suffolk, and his courageous acts. Frederick Castle American Hero Based at RAF Bury St Edmunds in WW2 A monument honors the 94th Bombardment Group. It sits in Appleby Rose Garden since 1977. The group was part of the USAAF. They were based…
Harry Richardson DFC celebrated his 107th birthday with family, friends, and Canadian Air Force representatives in Prestwick. War Hero Harry Richardson DFC Celebrates Milestone 107th Birthday Harry Richardson celebrated a birthday at the RAFA Club in Prestwick. The RAFA Club Ayr and Prestwick Branch held events to honor him. Harry’s family attended the event, along…
Construction unearths nearly 200 WWII bombs at a Northumberland playpark site, halting the project and raising safety concerns. WWII Bombs Halt Playpark Build Unearthing Dozens of Explosives A construction crew found bombs in Northumberland. They were building a playpark in Wooler. Workers discovered nearly 200 unexploded bombs. These bombs date back to World War Two.…
Explore Tyneside’s shipbuilding legacy, from Titanic rescues to record-breaking voyages, and wartime service in Newcastle. Iconic Ships Forged on Tyneside A Legacy of Newcastle Shipbuilding The North East had busy shipyards long ago. They made famous ships that sailed everywhere. The industry declined later, so people lost jobs. World War Two brought a good time,…
Explore life at Hardwick Heath PoW camp near Bury St Edmunds during World War Two, housing German and Italian prisoners. Hardwick Heath Prisoner of War Camp A World War Two History A heath south of Bury St Edmunds became Camp 260. The Cullum family once owned this land. It served as a prisoner of war…