What Is Trafalgar Day?
It marks the Royal Navy victory over the French and Spanish fleets in the Battle of Trafalgar more than 200 years ago.
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History Britain's First Black Pilot: The Pioneering Sgt William Clarke
At 19, William travelled across the Atlantic Ocean at his own cost, to defend England
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WWI WW1: Why Did Britain Join The First World War?
It has been more than 106 years since Britain entered World War One.
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Falklands Falklands: The Soldier's Perspective - Part One
A 1982 veteran’s personal treasure trove of photographs and memories shared for the first time …
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Black History Month Black History Month: Who Was Walter Tull?
A look at the remarkable life of the military and footballing trailblazer who played for sides including Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers.
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History Arthur Knight: Portsmouth Charity Tells Serviceman And Sportsman's Story
The talented footballer and cricketer served in both world wars, played international sport and twice competed at the Olympic Games.
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UK Facebook Donates £1m To Bletchley Park
Facebook said Bletchley Park - the home of the World War Two codebreakers that broke the Enigma code - was a birthplace of modern computing.
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Women 30 Years Of Women At Sea – BFBS Interviews Women In The Senior Service
A glimpse into the lives of a few women who have served with the Royal Navy over the last 30 years.
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Services Lockdown Reads – 2020 Military-Themed Books
Some suggested reads if you're indoors with downtime during the pandemic
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History Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen And His Career In The Army
A fellow recruit tells BFBS he was always "weird" and "unremarkable" ...
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History The WWII Pilots Who Traveled Across The World To Defend England
British pilots did not face the Luftwaffe alone ...
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NATO NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Celebrates 10 Years At Gloucestershire Base
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted plans for a grand parade to mark the anniversary.
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WWII Battle Of Britain Day: Air Display Marks 80th Anniversary
The RAF's victory over the Luftwaffe stopped Hitler’s plans to invade Britain.
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WWII Battle of Britain: Tribute To The Female Few
The Women’s Auxiliary Air Force played a crucial role in using radar to detect Luftwaffe attacks.
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History Exceptional Women Of The Battle Of Britain
Hitler did not bargain on the fighting spirit of those left on the ground ...
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History Who Were The Few? The Real Heroes Of The Battle Of Britain
In the face of daunting odds, who were the pilots of the Royal Air Force engaged in fierce battle in the skies over Britain?