Consultation on proposals for 360 homes next to a former Driffield RAF base bombed during the Second World War has been extended. East Riding Council has pushed back the closing date for its ...

The first 'real' bombing raid of the war was due to have been made by RAF Driffield aircraft on Sylt, in Germany. Due to 'difficulties' the Driffield aircraft didn't quite get there on time... The ...

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Before continuing with my story, I have become conscious of the fact that I have not mentioned personal hygiene; bathing and laundry. The Army authorities were as diligent as our mums had been in ...