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The 1950s bomber that’s been converted into a Somerset Airbnb lodge with a double bed in the cockpit

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Plane-ly amazing! The 1950s nuclear strike aircraft that’s been converted into a boutique Airbnb lodge, with a double bed in the cockpit The converted 1950s English Electric Canberra bomber affords superb views over the Somerset countryside  It has a double bed in the cockpit, where guests can gaze through the window at the night’s sky … Read more

Topple the Racists says ‘colonial warmonger’ Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris should be removed

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Born in Cheltenham in 1892, Sir Arthur Harris emigrated to Rhodesia, modern day Zambia and Zimbabwe, at the age of 17, returning to England at the outbreak of the First World War to serve his country. He joined the Royal Flying Corps and in 1918, when it was created, he joined the RAF. By the … Read more

Bomber like a startled stallion: How the Lancaster was more than just an aircraft

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Bomber like a startled stallion: How the Lancaster was more than just an aircraft and stood for ‘a symbol of British freedom’ and ‘a monument to those who gave their lives in the war’ John Nichol describes visiting RAF Museum, Hendon, in company of Ron Needle Ron Needle, 93, was a former rear gunner in … Read more

Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi’s younger sibling is found guilty of being part of the plot

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The brother of the Manchester suicide bomber is facing a life behind bars after being found guilty of 22 murders yesterday. Hashem Abedi, 22, was convicted of plotting with his brother, Salman, to carry out one of Britain’s deadliest terrorist atrocities. Although Hashem was 2,000 miles away in Libya when his older sibling detonated his … Read more

B2 Stealth Bomber from the US is pictured at RAF Fairford

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Ghost ship of the sky! B2 Stealth Bomber from the US is pictured at RAF Fairford after carrying out training missions in Europe The B2 stealth bomber spans an imposing 170 feet and is capable of unleashing awesome destruction  It was on full display to Britons at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after flying in from … Read more

Five injured as suicide bomber on a motorcycle blows himself up in attack on US Embassy in Tunisia

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Suicide bomber attacks US embassy in Tunisia: Militant on a motorcycle tries to storm consulate in Tunis before blowing himself up injuring five Local media said five police officers were wounded in the vicious attack Friday  US Embassy confirmed the bombing and urged people to avoid the area in Tunis  Scorched motorbike and damaged police … Read more

Arena bomber Salman Abedi apologised for `any mess´ in note to landlady

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Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi apologised to his landlady for ‘any mess’ he left in his flat before launching his suicide attack, the Old Bailey hears Jurors at the Old Bailey were shown a scribbled apology on a sheet of paper Abedi, 22, used the false name ‘Sam Abdi’ to rent the one-bedroom property Agreeing … Read more