The temperate climate, calm waters and hospitality of the Portuguese locals are attractive factors to be taken into account by the different navies looking for a quiet place to train or simply train their sailors. As well as the usual … Read more
In spite of the hardships and horrors of war, stories of genuine feeling can be found in almost every serviceman’s memory. The meeting of the two eldest sons of the three of Frank and Mary Ray of West Warwick, RI … Read more
Date Location Force Aircraft From-To Crew 30-11-1943 Faro (no mar) USNAVY VB-112 Consolidated PB4Y-1 (B-24 J) Liberator BuN 63931 Port Lyuatey (Marroco) → Port Lyuatey (Marroco) Lt Richard Trum … Read more
With the policy of neutrality decided by the government of António Oliveira Salazar, Portugal was officially left out of the second major world conflict. However, this did not prevent the presence of Portuguese in combat scenarios or civilians interned in … Read more
Singapore……..A paradise of British charm and elegance, where late afternoon tea and conversation on the terrace of a hotel or café was common practice for resident European citizens. In the bustling shopping streets, elegantly dressed ladies view shop windows while … Read more
The Portuguese soldiers of the “Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps”, after having witnessed the horrors of the attack of a formidable enemy, found themselves in another situation for which they were neither physically nor mentally prepared. After defeat in the … Read more
