When 89-year-old World War II seaman Jack Aldred read that the Royal Canadian Navy is prohibiting veterans from wearing their uniform without written permission, he laughed.

He knew Sergeant William Richard Drissell was one of the approximately 14,000 Canadian soldiers who had fought in the Battle of Normandy. And he understood that at some point his father had been ...

Canadian pilot killed in WW2 mission remembered. 5 days ago. Share Save. Joelle Lowe. BBC News, ... A memorial service has been held for a Canadian airman who was shot down over Guernsey 81 years ago.

Antiques Roadshow guest’s eyes widen as she learns truth behind mother’s WW2 uniform. Jake Penkethman; Published: 15:12, 24 Jul 2023; Updated: 16:45, 24 Jul 2023; Close. Jake Penkethman; ...

The Red Arrows have flown over Dorset to mark the deaths of six Canadian airmen shot down by accident during World War Two. They passed over Sturminster Common on Saturday to commemorate those ...

A memorial service has been held for a Canadian airman who was shot down over Guernsey 81 years ago. On 5 June 1944, the day before D-Day, Lt John Saville was hit as he led his squadron in a ...