Operation: Spitfire

Southampton is well known as a port city, but in the world of aviation it also known as the birthplace of the Spitfire. In 1940, following the bombing of the Vickers Supermarine Factories at Woolston, Spitfire production was dispersed to more than 30 sites in and around Southampton. It is therefore fitting that there is a… More Operation: Spitfire

The Enchantment of Excalibur

One of the ports The City Adventurers visited on our festive cruise was Rouen. A beautiful city with ancient buildings, cobbled streets and lots of history……Talking of history, we were surprised to find ourselves on a time travelling quest to help Merlin the enchanter. According to Arthurian legend, after King Arthur’s death, Excalibur was returned to… More The Enchantment of Excalibur