Author: Xtended

In the 40th anniversary year of the Falklands Conflict, we are joined by John Shields, author of ‘Air Power in The Falklands Conflict – An Operational Level Insight into Air Warfare in the South Atlantic’.

We are joined by Bill Yenne to talk about his book ‘America’s Few – Marine Aces of the South Pacific’, published by Osprey.

Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 9 – RAF Thorney Island. In this chapter we look at the role of the RAF Coastal Command airfield at Thorney Island.  

Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 8 – The Fleet Air Arm.In this chapter we look at the role of the Fleet Air Arm as it supported RAF Coastal Command in World War Two.

Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 7 – Australian & Allied Aircrews. In this chapter we hear the reports and stories of aircrews from Australia, Jamaica, Canada and Morocco. Their commitment, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice.