Blackpool Puts On A Spectacular Tribute For Battle Of Britain Anniversary
Blackpool has staged a spectacular tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day. The resort has released a video compilation featuring two of the iconic fighter planes that took part in the battle, an Illuminations display that includes the lighting...
VJ Day 75 – The Story Behind “The Kissing Sailor”
You may have noticed a slightly different front cover for this special edition August 2020 VJ Day 75 anniversary? Here Pathfinder editor Mal Robinson looks back at the story behind it with the 75th anniversary of VJ Day being tomorrow.. George Mendonsa, a sailor on...
The Royal British Legion Pays Tribute To ‘Forgotten’ British And Commonwealth Forces Who Served In The Far East As The Charity Marks 75th Anniversary Of VJ Day
The Royal British Legion has announced its plans to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15th August. On this significant anniversary the Legion is encouraging the public to remember and recognise all those who served and sacrificed in the Far East and...
UK Armed Forces To Welcome President Macron On 80th Anniversary Of Charles de Gaulle Speech
The UK Armed Forces will welcome President Macron to London today (June 18) with an uplifting flypast performed by the RAF’s Red Arrows flying alongside their French counterparts, La Patrouille de France. The ceremonies mark 80 years since De Gaulle’s historic...
VE Day At Home During COVID19 – A Suggested Itinerary
The Diamond anniversary marking the end of World War 2 in Europe will be remembered tomorrow. Victory in Europe Day or VE Day was planned to be celebrated up and down the country this year, with street parties and festivals taking place. With the current outbreak of...
