HUDSON FK790 MA-6 - International Bomber Command Centre
HUDSON FK790 MA-6 was flying Special Operations in early July 1944 during World War II when she was shot down by a German Nightfighter. Her crew and agents were KIA.
The Last Flight - International Bomber Command Centre
The Last Flight tells the story of Avro Lancaster LM621 (HW-C) of 100 Sqn of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Sent to us by Mark Hanson, Grandson of Sgt Harry Dale, the Flight Engineer.
The Epitaphs Project - International Bomber Command Centre
The Epitaphs Project has been created to add depth and breadth to the human story of the IBCC Losses Database, it records those who lost their lives suffering and serving for Bomber Command during it's exitance, including during World War II. It involved a team of 40 volunteers.
Francis Reginald Law - International Bomber Command Centre
Francis Reginald Law served with 50Sqn in RAF Bomber Command during World War II and was KIA in 1942. Following years of research the story behind his IBCC stone is told.
WW2 RATIONING - International Bomber Command Centre
World War II rationing began in Great Britain in January 1940 and lasted through until 1954. Limits on a wide range of food stuffs meant cooks had to be very creative.
WARTIME CHILDHOOD - International Bomber Command Centre
Wartime Childhood - The six years of World War II proved to be challenging for the children, with many of them evacuated from their loved ones and all they knew.
THE BLITZ - International Bomber Command Centre
The Blitz, in World War II, saw London bombed every night and day (except one) for eleven weeks in 1940 and 1941. The Luftwaffe were sent by the Nazis to break British spirits but did the opposite.
F/O Tom Downing - International Bomber Command Centre
F/O Tom Downing RAFVR served in 61 Sqn as Pilot with Bomber Command during World War II. On the night of the 16th August 1943, whilst flying in Lancaster W5002 QR-L, their aircraft was shot down and he was killed in action.
RAF Valley Mountain Rescue - International Bomber Command Centre
During the 1950s the RAF Valley Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) covered North Wales, particularly Snowdonia. Read about two of the key members here.
OPERATION DODGE - International Bomber Command Centre
The disappearance of Lancaster PA278 from 103 Squadron on 4 October 1945 saw the biggest single loss of female service personnel in World War II.
Home on the Hill - International Bomber Command Centre
The IBCC is the home on the hill for all our lost Bomber Command loved ones. The Memorial Walls hold the names of all of those who lost their lives suffering and serving for Bomber Command during World War II. This is just a small contribution to eight of those brave young men.....
RAF Slang - International Bomber Command Centre
RAF slang is forever evolving, do you know what they were saying to each other 75 years ago? Try our RAF Slang Challenge to find out...
SOPHIE SCHOLL - International Bomber Command Centre
This is the story Sophie Scholl, one young member of the White Rose Resistance who made the ultimate sacrifice for righteousness to prevail.
ACM Sir Arthur Longmore - International Bomber Command Centre
ACM Sir Arthur Longmore played a key role in RAF history, listed as one of the big six. His grandson, Tony Worth, was the driving force behind the IBCC.
Manna Floral Mosaic - International Bomber Command Centre
On this day in 2015, the IBCC unveiled it's Op Manna Floral Mosaic, which had been designed by one of the world's leading floral designers.