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New episode of the Fighting High Podcast. Sean Feast talks with filmmaker David Fairhead about Spitfire, Lancaster and the upcoming Mosquito. Filmmaking, history, people. youtu.be/EdiEGjFzndQ

On this day 81 years ago South African pilot Edwin Swales displayed extraordinary courage in the skies over Europe — earning the Victoria Cross. In this latest FH blog, Sean Feast tells his remarkable story. Read here: fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/edw… #WWII #VictoriaCross #MilitaryHistory

The first Fighting High Podcast Remembrance episode is live. When the Letters Came shares moving wartime correspondence revealing the human stories behind the air war — sacrifice, grief, courage and remembrance. 🎧 On all podcast platforms and here youtu.be/dsmw2JGLiss

Now live on the Fighting High podcast. In this episode of Hangar Talk @stevedarlow is joined by Ian Thirsk of @deHavMuseum to talk about restoration of their Mosquito fighter-bomber. Episode is available on YouTube here youtu.be/SEgu_28sr2Q?si… Links to other platforms on website

Excellent review for Epitaphs of Bomber Command by Steve Darlow & Dave Gilbert! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This moving collection pairs 100 Bomber Command epitaphs with personal stories behind them. A powerful tribute to those who paid the ultimate price. Signed copies fightinghigh.com

Episode 2 of the Fighting High podcast is now live: The Heroes of Bomber Command - Gazing Into The Abyss. Listen here: youtu.be/ircYFPNLpMU

@genessar Hi. If you would like to send us an email on fightinghigh@btinternet.com with as much detail as possible, we will forward to the author of the Operation Hurricane book.

@FightingHigh I'm researching my great uncle that died in Operation Hurricane 1944. He was discharged the day before but still flew in the operation. He was Canadian. I'm trying to find out how he flew despite being discharged. Thoughts on where to look?

🎧 If you’ve only got a few minutes, jump to 19:00 in Episode 1 of the Fighting High Podcast. As Tony attacks enemy bombers, he “suddenly felt a horrible bang”. ▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/MeKIk-Ir5GQ?si…

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🎙️ Episode One of the Fighting High Podcast is live. “I thought, right, you’re not going to shoot me down, chum.” Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot Tony Pickering — one of The Few. open.spotify.com/show/4ZcxxpsxA… #BattleOfBritain #TheFew #WW2History #AviationHistory #RAF

“I suddenly saw a 109 coming up close to me and I thought, right, you’re not going to shoot me down, chum.” Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot Tony Pickering. 🎙️ The Fighting High Podcast introduction episode is already live. Episode one launches 6 January. fightinghigh.com/pages/fighting…

Today we remember S/Ldr Bob Palmer VC, who on 23 Dec 1944 led a daylight raid over Cologne. His bravery earned him a Victoria Cross posthumously — heroic endeavour beyond praise. Read our Fighting High blog tribute: 🔗 fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/her…

Excellent reviews of Epitaphs of Bomber Command “Tremendously moving” — RAF Historical Society “Exceptional compilation of courage and sacrifice” — Aviation Enthusiast Book Club 🎄 Amazon next-day delivery still available ✍️ Signed gold-titled edition via fightinghigh.com

🎙️ Fighting High Podcast takes off The intro of our new podcast available now on various platforms -@stevedarlow explains how a personal journey grew into a mission to preserve real voices of those who lived through the air war of #WW2. Details here fightinghigh.com/pages/fighting…

Our latest blog is live! The Fighting High Interview: The Flying Squad Sean Feast speaks to author Marc Hall about flying, Operation Hurricane, and cases of missing aircrew waiting to be found. Read here: fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/the… #WW2History #bombercommand

Spotlighting one of our favourites — Katie Hounsome’s stunning print of the De Havilland Mosquito over Salisbury Hall, the aircraft’s birthplace. Explore Katie's artwork here: fightinghigh.com/pages/katie-ho… #AviationArt #Mosquito #DeHavilland #AviationHistory #ArtDecoStyle

Just launched on the Fighting High website — a showcase of Katie Hounsome’s stunning aviation art. Dive into her Art-Deco inspired prints here 👉 fightinghigh.com/pages/katie-ho… (We act only as referrers — all orders are handled by Katie directly.) #AviationArt #GoldenAgeOfFlight

Fantastic day @deHavMuseum on Sunday for the roll out of their DH98 Mosquito FB. VI. An extraordinary achievement and further testament to the superb work carried out at the museum - it really is a gem, informative and brilliantly curated.

“We can wreck Berlin from end to end …” — the ambition behind Bomber Command’s daring campaign. On this day in 1943, it began. Read more in our powerful new blog post. Berlin or Bust ➡️ fightinghigh.com/blogs/news/ber… #Remembrance #History #RAF #BomberCommand #WW2