Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain
The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be commemorated at Westminster Abbey in the venue’s first major service since lockdown.
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Here’s when and where you can see the Spitfire tribute to coronavirus heroes in Aberdeen
A World War Two Spitfire will soar above hospitals in the north-east as part of a thank you message for all NHS staff and those still battling Covid-19.
Battle of Britain heroes ‘should be celebrated whatever your politics’
A 97-year-old former radar operative has said the heroes of the Battle of Britain deserve to be celebrated “whatever your politics are”.
Captain Sir Tom Moore tells junior soldiers ‘the world is your oyster’
Captain Sir Tom Moore has told junior soldiers passing out of their basic training that the “world is an oyster and yours to go and open”.
Suburban memories of life in the Granite City
Aberdeen's communities have seen some memorable moments over the years, from dramatic fires to visiting famous faces and sporting achievements.
Family’s quest to uncover the tragic war story of soldier who died in Aberdeen Blitz
It’s a story which highlights the poignant fashion in which so many families were torn apart during the Second World War.
Psychological response during Covid-19 pandemic and the Blitz compared in study
Research has compared the psychological response in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Blitz.
Last surviving D-Day tank landing craft arrives in Southsea ahead of museum move
The last surviving tank landing craft used at D-Day has arrived in Southsea as part of its move to a museum.
Attempt to move last surviving D-Day tank craft halted due to bad weather
A bid to relocate the last surviving tank landing craft used at D-Day to its new home has been delayed due to high winds.
Former Japanese internment camp inmate tells of experiences 75 years after liberation
A north-east woman has told of her experience in a Japanese interment camp during the second world war.
Charles pays tribute to ‘indefatigable’ heroes of ‘the Forgotten Army’
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the “indefatigable” heroes of “the Forgotten Army” on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
75th anniversary of VJ Day: How we marked the momentous event
Today marks 75 years since Japan surrendered to the Allied forces on August 15 1945, ending the Second World War’s hostilities. Gayle Ritchie looks at how our newspapers covered VJ Day.
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end
Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in the Second World War, with Emperor Naruhito expressing “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions at a sombre annual ceremony curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tributes paid to ‘proud’ veteran who died before marking VJ Day
The family of a Second World War veteran who died just days before this year’s Victory in Japan (VJ) Day have said he will be “sorely missed”.
Daughter of Second World War soldier shares letter hidden for almost 60 years
The daughter of a Second World War soldier has shared his heart-breaking final letter to her after finding it almost 60 years after it was written.
Calls to remember ‘forgotten army’ ahead of VJ Day
The 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day provides an opportunity to commemorate the efforts of the “forgotten army” in bringing the Second World War to an end, the former head of the British Army has suggested.
Chindits veteran recalls ‘impossible’ hardships of Burma campaign
A veteran of the Second World War’s brutal Burma campaign has recalled how he survived tropical diseases, injury and jungle warfare 75 years on from the end of the conflict.
The veterans who dodged kamikaze and sniper attacks to reach first VJ Day
Two Navy veterans have shared their memories of surviving kamikaze attacks and sniper fire to make it through to the end of the Second World War and celebrate the first Victory in Japan (VJ) Day.
The heavy toll of the Second World War in the Far East
The defeat of Nazi Germany and the arrival of Victory in Europe on May 8 1945 was met by jubilation in Britain, but for many it did not mark the end of their war.
VJ Day commemorations to be held despite pandemic
The royal family will lead VJ Day tributes on the weekend as this year’s landmark Second World War anniversaries continue to be commemorated despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Memorial to Second World War ‘Forgotten Army’ given listed status to mark VJ Day
A Second World War memorial to a force known as the “Forgotten Army” has been given special protection to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, which effectively marked the end of the conflict.
Captain Sir Tom Moore ‘not very scared’ of Japanese during WW2
Captain Sir Tom Moore has told how he “wasn’t very scared” of the Japanese Imperial Army, despite carrying around a suicide pill in case he was captured.
From Arctic convoys to Far East VJ Day missions, Alistair MacLean’s life was a real-life thriller
He was one of Scotland's most prolific and successful writers.
New coin marks 75 years since end of Second World War
The words “war” and “peace” appear on a new commemorative £5 coin which marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
Why was Nagasaki chosen as target of second atomic bombing?
The city of Nagasaki in southern Japan is marking the 75th anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
VJ Day celebrations move online as 75th anniversary to be marked
A Red Arrows flypast will be one of the few physical events to mark Victory in Japan (VJ) Day this year, as commemorations move online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In pictures: Hiroshima pays respects on 75th anniversary of bombing
Hiroshima has fallen silent to remember victims of the atomic bombing.
Survivors mark 75th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Survivors of the world’s first atomic bombing have gathered in diminished numbers near a blasted dome to mark the 75th anniversary of the attack.
Captain Sir Tom Moore encourages public to remember British soldiers on VJ Day
Captain Sir Tom Moore is encouraging the public to remember the British and Commonwealth soldiers who served in the Far East on VJ Day, which he described as “the most special of days”.
Luftwaffe bombing raid 80 years ago left top north-east golf course with ‘Hitler’s Bunker’
“Hitler’s Bunker”, lying between the first and second fairways of Stonehaven Golf Course, is the legacy of a Nazi raid that happened 80 years ago on August 2.