RAF: Remembering The Daring 'Dambusters' Mission
Former RAF Officer John Nichol talks about his book on The Dambusters
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History How The Royal Air Force Was Born
A look at how the RAF started in the early days of air combat and World War I
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RAF Memorial Service Marks 80th Anniversary Of Battle Of Heligoland Bight
Fifty-seven RAF aircrew lost their lives in the first named air battle of World War Two.
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Food How The Suffering B***tard Cocktail ‘Helped The British Beat Rommel' In The Desert
The story of a legendary drink that 'turned the tide' against the Nazis
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History Why Is It British Army And Not Royal Army?
Why didn't the British Army get the royal moniker?
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Christmas Armed Forces At Christmas: Traditions Then And Now
There are a number of Christmas traditions developed by the military over the years.
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Naval History 'World's Oldest' Christmas Pudding Celebrates 120th Birthday
The dessert was sent to British personnel serving on the front line in the Boer War during Christmas 1899.
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History All The Gen On The Victoria Cross
What is the Victoria Cross and who has received it?
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History Gin And Tonic: Its Military History And Dutch Courage
How G&T saved soldiers lives and strengthened the Empire
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History All You Need To Know About The Chelsea Pensioners
Ever wondered why certain veterans get to wear a rather splendid red coat or whether women can become Chelsea Pensioners? Look no further...
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History Who Are The Black Watch?
The Black Watch were the most senior highland regiment in Scotland, but who were they and how did they get their name?
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WWI Southampton's WWI Flying History Celebrated
The Solent Sky museum is charting the areas in which the city contributed to flying during the First World War.
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Fun Think You Have Nothing In Common With WWI & WII Veterans? Think Again...
Today's armed forces might think their lives are different from First & Second World War veterans but a closer look tells a different story
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Stories George Arthur Roberts: Soldier, Firefighter And Pioneering Civil Rights Activist
The inspirational story of a man from Trinidad and Tobago who fought tirelessly for race equality and wounded veterans
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Navy We Give You: Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince Of Wales In All Her Glory
All the gen on HMSPWLS - dimensions, engines, facilities, facts and figures
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Remembrance Fallen Honoured At National Memorial Arboretum Remembrance Service
Veterans, serving personnel and members of the public from across the UK were in attendance.