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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JU87 Stuka Dive Bomber – Germany’s screaming menace
The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, “dive bomber”) was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, which first flew in 1935. ...
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 ...
American Boeing B17 – The Flying Fortress
The B-17, also called the “Flying Fortress” was a U.S. heavy bomber used during World War II. The B-17 was designed by the Boeing Aircraft Company in response ...
Five Classic Christmas Songs from the 1940s
Winter Wonderland, Perry Como Included on the album ‘Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music’ this is still one of the most recognised ...
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 ...
Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy and a Nation Awakened
Pearl Harbor – A Look at the Road to War “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy ...
The Dunkirk Evacuation – Devine Deliverance?
Operation Dynamo was the code name given to the evacuation from Dunkirk, which involved the rescue of more than 338,000 British and ...
The “PQ” Convoys – Hell in the Arctic!
After Germany invaded the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941, the Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, demanded help and Britain and its allies ...
3 Classic Christmas Movies from 1940s
Holiday Inn – 1942 Christmas can’t begin until Bing Crosby sings ‘White Christmas’, and he is joined here by a bevy of ...
Keep the Home Fires Burning – The Bevin Boys
In 1939, war time legislation made all men between the age of eighteen and forty liable for conscription, with over 1.5 million ...
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 ...
The Morris 8 – A Family Car Inspired by The Ford Model Y
The Morris 8 was a small family car produced by Morris Motors from 1935 to 1948. It was inspired by the sales popularity of the Ford Model Y, styling ...