World War II veterans are described as “The Greatest Generation” because of their courage, patriotism and strength in the ...

Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...

After several previous attempts stalled in committee, a new measure is introduced calling for a congressional gold medal for ...

People are being urged to check their pockets and loose change for an extremely rare coin that has resurfaced. The Brexit 50p coins are considered rare as they were minted with the wrong exit date on.

Harry Stewart, Jr., one of World War II’s few remaining members of the ... would fly an incredible 43 missions, earning an Air Medal and a Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery while escorting ...

Vernon Baker finally received a Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II, making him one of the seven Black American troops awarded the medal for their service in the war. Baker was born ...

A medal awarded to a homing pigeon who helped the Dutch resistance during World War Two has been sold at auction for £30,000. Tommy, from Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, was blown off course and ...

The wing badges are a rare find and often described as "the stuff ... with the first lot also including Captain Scott's medals, photographs and other service memorabilia. The first sold for ...

As a fighter ace who received the Medal ... his rare aerial skills more than above Guadalcanal. In the Allies' first major offensive against the Japanese during World War II, he also survived ...

And now a medal awarded to one of the pigeons which inspired the film, has gone on sale for £10,000 at the Laidlaw Auctioneers of Carlisle, Cumbria. Tommy was awarded the Dickin Medal for ...

invites aviation enthusiasts to its special “ Hangar Talk ” event featuring a flying demonstration of the rare de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito, one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II.