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War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000

The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.

Veteran's WWI medals stolen on Armistice Day

A veteran's priceless collection of First World War medals was stolen from his Oxfordshire home while he attended an Armistice Day memorial service. Police are appealing for information.

US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights

Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.

Jets 5 seconds from mid-air collision over UK

Two passenger aircraft came terrifyingly close to disaster over the UK after an air traffic control blunder, with investigators revealing they were just five seconds from catastrophic collision.

Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis

Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

Why Boeing Planes Always End With the Number 7

Discover the fascinating truth behind Boeing's numbering convention and why their commercial planes consistently end with the digit 7 - from engineering heritage to marketing genius.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors

Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.

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