The first 'real' bombing raid of the war was due to have been made by RAF Driffield aircraft on Sylt, in Germany. Due to 'difficulties' the Driffield aircraft didn't quite get there on time... The ...

Consultation on proposals for 360 homes next to a former Driffield RAF base bombed during the Second World War has been extended. East Riding Council has pushed back the closing date for its ...

Archive List > Books > Memories of Frank Yates, Royal Artillery, Light Anti Aircraft Battery Memories of Frank Yates CHAPTER 12 Before continuing with my story, I have become conscious of the fact ...

Plans to build 360 homes at a former RAF base in East Yorkshire which was once on the frontline in the Cold War are going out for consultation. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire ...

THE HEROICS of an RAF officer who saved his crew, his plane and a 1,000lbs bomb by flying for five hours in his fire-stricken aircraft has emerged more than 70 years later. Flight Lieutenant Albert ...

Before continuing with my story, I have become conscious of the fact that I have not mentioned personal hygiene; bathing and laundry. The Army authorities were as diligent as our mums had been in ...