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ON A WING AND A PRAYER Victoria Crosses are awarded for the highest gallantry and Norman Jackson's was no exception. In detailing the events surrounding the award of this 'wing-walking' Victoria Cross, John Grehan writes about what has been described as "one of the most heroic acts of the second world war". GULF BRAVERY Throughout the entire Gulf War in 1991, just thirteen Military Medals were awarded to soldiers of the British Army. These incredible images capture the action at which one of those thirteen, Private Thomas Gow, of the Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), gained his award. SURRENDER A graphic account of the mass surrender of German U-boats at Loch Eriboll in 1945. DRAWN IN BATTLE Fascinating sketches which provide a unique and contemporary depiction of the victory in North Africa. HORNETS OF THE FLEET A fascinating insight into the wartime work of the Royal Navy's Coastal Forces. THE FIRST AND LAST Nick Hall examines M.T.B. 102 - the prototype for nearly 350 Vosper M.T.B.s, and the only seagoing survivor. A GREAT WAR TUNNELLER The incredible story of one man's part of the war on the Western Front. DAMMED IN YOU DO AND DEAD IF YOU DON'T John Grehan tells the story behind Captain Fryatt, captured and executed in 1916. D-DAY FROGMEN A look at the work of the Landing Craft Obstruction Clearance Units - some of the first men ashore on D-Day. CAMERA AT WAR Images of 69 Battery, 21st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery, busy preparing for war. PIECE OF HISTORY One airman's membership of the Caterpillar Club. DATAFILE The Molotov Cocktail was probably the first anti-tank weapon, or indeed weapon of any description, that was widely available to the early LDV and Home Guard. IMAGE OF WAR The results of a missile attack on the Falkland Islands, 12 June 1982. CAMERA AT WAR A snap-shot of the Vickers Wellington during the Second World War.
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