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The article focuses on the American Airman Reis Leming and his rescue efforts to save Britons during a flood. Leming was at the nearby British air base at Sculthorpe when he volunteered to help in the rescue after the sea swept through Norfolk resort town of Hunstanton. He saved 27 Britons by loading them onto a dinghy along flood streets. Furthermore, he received American military's medal for bravery and Britain's George Medal for heroism.

Henry Lafont, a French pilot who took part in a harrowing aerial escape from North Africa to fight for the honor of France after its capitulation to Hitler and who became the last surviving French veteran of the Battle of Britain, died on Dec. 2 in Tremuson, in the Brittany region of France. He was 91. His death was announced by the French Embassy in Washington. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Seventy years ago, John Freeborn was one of the Royal Air Force's leading fighter pilots, acclaimed for his exploits off Dunkirk and in the air above English villages during the Battle of Britain. Of the nearly 3,000 Allied fliers who dueled with German aircraft in that battle, thwarting Hitler's ambition to conquer Britain, none logged more combat hours than Wing Commander Freeborn. He was credited with shooting down at least 12 German planes during World War II, and he was twice decorated with Britain's Distinguished Flying Cross. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the speculations about Prince Charles' same-sex inclinations in Great Britain. Coverage of the British and American press on the issue; Possible factors influencing the speculations; Impact of the allegation on Prince Williams' contention for the crown.

Pays tribute to Bill Sparks, the last survivor of the British marines celebrated as the Cockleshell Heroes, who died on November 30, 2002.

Pays tribute to Desmond Plunkett, a British pilot in World War II who died on February 14, 2002.

Pays tribute to David Jamieson, a British Army captain, who died on May 5, 2001.

Pays tribute to British artist John Worsley, who died on October 3, 2000. Career as an official military artist in World War II; His experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany; Educational and professional background.

Pays tribute to Colonel Pat Porteous, World War II hero for Great Britain, who died on October 9, 2000. His leadership in a bayonet charge on a German gun battery during the Dieppe raid in World War II on August 19, 1942; Personal background of Porteous; Military career of Porteous.

Pays tribute to Sir Stanley Matthews, a figure in Great Britain's soccer, who died on February 23, 2000. Awards received in his soccer career; Year he was knighted by the British Empire; Details on his skills in playing soccer.

Focuses on the outing of ministers in the cabinet of British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Reason for the apology of `The Sun' tabloid for its role in the outing of Agriculture Minister Nick Brown; Discussion on the sexuality of Brown; Sex scandal involving Welsh Secretary Ron Davies.