What aircraft gunner Paul Newman said after nuclear attacks on Japan ended the war 75 years ago

The most terrible conflict in human history ended 75 years ago today with the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945. In a radio address to his nation, Emperor Hirohito announced his decision to accept the Potsdam Declaration bringing World War II to a close — at an estimated cost of up to 60 million … Read more

Son of gunner whose plane was shot down after WWII raid on Berlin can finally lay him to rest

The son of an RAF gunner whose plane vanished during the Second World War may finally be able to lay his father to rest after the bomber was discovered by chance 77 years later. Sgt Leonard Shrubsall was one of seven crew members on board the Short Stirling Bomber when it was shot down while … Read more

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt take their son Gunner out for organic muffins

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt take their son Gunner, two, out for organic muffins outside an upscale grocery store in a seaside community in LA By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 19:21 BST, 27 July 2020 | Updated: 19:47 BST, 27 July 2020 Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt took their son Gunner, aged two, out … Read more

A rear gunner on a Lancaster, Ron Needle, 19, had the loneliest and deadliest job of the war

John Nichol with Ron Needle who was the the rear gun turret at the back end of a Lancaster Bomber at 19-years-of-age. Ron died in August 2019 The leaden skies spread from horizon to horizon. Ground crews have been working the snow ploughs all day to keep the runways clear. Now at last, the moment has … Read more