Falklands War hero, 70, who saved his comrades at Battle of Goose Green is selling bravery medals

A Falklands War hero who machine-gunned five enemy soldiers to save his comrades during the Battle of Goose Green is selling his medals for £120,000 to help fund his retirement. Sergeant John Meredith, who served with the Parachute Regiment, showed ‘outstanding gallantry and leadership’ in saving five colleagues during the Battle of Goose Green, for … Read more

Spitfire pilot reveals heartbreak after picture of aircraft he flew signed by fallen comrades stolen

In the summer of 1940, as the Nazi war machine marched its way across Europe and set its sights on Britain, the RAF braced for the worst.  Young men, in their late teens or early twenties, were trained to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes for the coming Battle for Britain, with others flying Blenheims, Beaufighters and … Read more