The Dornier Do-17 rescued from the English Channel in June 2013

The Rescued Dornier 17

You may have heard the story of the Dornier 17 – or rather, the Dornier Do-17 – aircraft that was rescued from the bottom of the English Channel in June 2013.  The aircraft had been shot down in 1940 as part of the Battle of Britain, and when it was recovered, it was believed to…

Nigel Mansell's Lotus at The Donington Collection

The Donington Collection

If you are a motor racing fan and you have not been to The Donington Collection, then you should. The collection is located at Donington Park, in North West Leicestershire, at the end of the runway of East Midlands airport. Once upon a time, the whole Donington Park area formed the grounds of the stately…