On September 12, 1918, 2nd Lt. Frank Luke took down his first German observation balloon—just the beginning of his daring ...

She was only four when a German Zeppelin attacked nearby Loughborough. Her parents took her in a pony cart to see the aftermath. She also recalled singing Rule Britannia, aged seven, with her ...

It was once the base of 37 (Home Defence) Squadron Royal Flying Corps, who defended London from German Zeppelin and Gotha bomber raids. The museum is open to the public every Friday, Saturday and ...