War
SILLOTH AIRFIELD: A hidden hero of the Second World War
Silloth Airfield A hidden hero of the Second World War. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History Once a busy RAF base preparing aircraft and training aircrews, Silloth Airfield played a vital role in Britain’s wartime defence before becoming part of the town’s lasting heritage. Today, many people remember Silloth Airfield for its former […]
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Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War On Sunday 29 June, a special service will take place in Carlisle Cathedral to mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Organised by Carlisle Cathedral, Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life and The Royal British […]
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