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Falklands’ war: UK deployed laser weapon to ‘dazzle’ enemy pilots, say released documents
The United Kingdom deployed a laser weapon during the Falkland Islands 1982 war with Argentina designed to “dazzle” enemy pilots who were attacking British warships, according to secret ...
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He may be 107, but pilot's memories of 62 World War II missions he ran are still vivid
As he gripped the controls of his bomber plane on his first war time mission, 21-year-old Harry Richardson gazed back at the British coast ... the end of the World War II in Europe – Mr Harrison ...
Ceremony will honour pilots of key WW2 operation
Managers at a country estate are preparing to host a special commemorative service to honour pilots who flew on a major World War Two mission. The ceremony at Markshall Estate near Braintree in Essex ...
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Medals of WWII fighter ace who survived terrifying 25,000ft death plunge but then was killed in Las Vegas pleasure flight crash 20 years later could sell for £30,000
The bravery medals of a fearless Battle of Britain pilot who survived his oxygen supply failing at 25,000ft have emerged for sale for £30,000. Wing Commander James 'Butch' McArthur claimed eight ...
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Ceremony will honour pilots of key WW2 operation
Managers at a country estate are preparing to host a special commemorative service to honour pilots who flew on a ... and 1,300 gliders - carrying British, American, and Canadian airborne soldiers ...