Thursday, 25 September 2025

Thanks a MILLION!

Many thanks for increasing the page views on this blog to OVER ONE MILLION! Amazing, especially as I rarely use this blog anymore, maybe I'll start publishing more stuff soon, I'm making no promises but, for supporting me, CHEERS FOLKS!!

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Oktoberfest at the Prince Albert, CHEERS!

Indeed, Oktoberfest is happening in the Prince Albert, Cornwallis Street, Hastings TN34 1SS, it's on until the weekend (longer in Munchen!); more details at my alter-ego's blog, cheers!

It's Autumn!

Indeed, the Autumn Equinox was yesterday evening, looking forward to the colours of Autumn!

Monday, 15 September 2025

Battle of Britain Day - Lest We Forget...

On the 15th of September 1940 the German Luftwaffe launched a massive assault in the skies over the south east with the aim of obliterating the Royal Air Force. It was a day of heavy fighting, and the Luftwaffe suffered significant casualties. It was a decisive defeat for the Luftwaffe, and since then this date has been celebrated as ‘Battle of Britain Day’. At its zenith, the RAF had only 749 fighter aircraft available compared to 2,550 available to the Luftwaffe. It really was a battle to save Britain. Defending our skies came at a significant cost, with 544 RAF aircrew killed during the Battle of Britain. 312 RAF personnel were killed on the ground. (R.A.F.) Our forebears kept the Nazis out of Britain, lest we forget...