Step back in time and swing into the evocative world of the 1940s!
Dive into the era of big band music and bold fashion choices. Explore the triumphs and struggles of World War II and discover the cultural shifts that shaped a generation.
Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or simply curious about this fascinating period, we have something for you. Peruse our collection of articles, delve into captivating stories and rediscover the spirit of the 1940s!
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Wing Commander Arthur Gill – British Dive Bomber Ace
From Instructor to Bomber Ace: The Rise of Arthur Gill, RAF Dive Bomber Pilot While British RAF personnel are more renowned for ...
The work horse of the Battle of Britain…The Hawker Hurricane
Made famous during the Battle of Britain as the work horse of that struggle, the Hawker Hurricane is a single-seat fighter aircraft ...
Fighter Pilots favourite – The MG Midget
Probably made even more famous through its ownership by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, one of the RAF’s Battle of Britain fighter ...
The Battle of Britain – A Concise Account
The year 2020 saw the 80th anniversary of one the most pivotal conflicts in British history, The Battle of Britain. It takes ...
Avro Lancaster
The Avro Lancaster was a British Second World War heavy bomber, designed and manufactured by the Avro aviation company, as a contemporary of the Handley Page Halifax. Both bombers were ...
When your luck runs out…the sad tale of Sgt Harry Broadhead
The Lancaster bombers of 61 Squadron thundered down the runway into the gathering gloom on yet another one of their relentless crusades ...
Big Band Legend: Glenn Miller’s Disappearance
Alton “Glenn” Miller (March 1, 1904 – disappeared December 15, 1944) was an American big-band trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader in the ...
The Triumph Speed Twin 5T…
The Speed Twin 5T was a motorcycle made by Triumph at their Coventry, and later Meriden factories. It was a 500cc OHV vertical twin in a lightweight frame and ...
Free Time in the Forties
In a recent post, A Trip To The Pictures, we looked at the popularity of picture houses in the 1940’s. But what ...
Glamorous 40s Hairstyles: 3 Must-Try Looks
As we enter the 1940s, hair care and styling for women takes a practical turn but still lives up to social expectations ...
The man who never was – Operation Mincemeat
On a warm spring morning in April 1943, a sardine fisherman spotted the corpse of a British soldier floating in the sea ...
Taking Flight: Amy Johnson’s Pioneering Spirit
A Daring Dream Takes Flight: The Story of Amy Johnson While the exact spark that ignited Amy Johnson‘s passion for aviation remains ...