Black Nasty: Duct tape and the military mum you should thank for creating it
Harry Black, 100 mph tape, Duck Tape, duct tape – whatever you call it, Vesta Stoudt invented it.
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History Queen Elizabeth II: Why do we have gun salutes?
The military honour of firing guns explained as the military fire a 96-gun salute to honour the Queen as the UK mourns.
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Falklands 1982 The civilian P&O doctor who treated wounded troops during Falklands conflict
Dr Susie West's memoir covers when the cruise ship SS Canberra was diverted to the South Atlantic in 1982.
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Sea vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth: All you need to know about the aircraft carrier
The aircraft carrier can be thought of as a base at sea and can carry up to 72 aircraft at maximum capacity.
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USA Project Blue Book: What was US Air Force operation to investigate UFOs?
More than 12,000 sightings of UFOs were investigated during the programme's lifetime.
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Uniform What do the Armed Forces say you can and can't do with your facial hair?
If you want to grow a beard or moustache, there are some rules you must follow.
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Health and Fitness Military tips on staying cool in a heatwave
By Julian Perreira, a former Grenadier Guard used to ceremonial duties.
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Platinum Jubilee Union Jack: Do you know the correct way up?
Fewer than 50% of the population can tell when the Union Flag is being flown upside down, according to a poll from 2017.
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World What are the international rules of war?
What laws govern warfare and do they apply to outer space?
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News MP calls for return of Royal Tournament with new Elizabeth name to honour Queen
Tory MP Stephen Metcalfe tables early day motion proposing Elizabeth Tournament military tattoo for Platinum Jubilee year.
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Aircraft F-35B: What you need to know about the Lightning jet
The fifth-generation aircraft costs about £88.8m.
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Analysis Why has the MOD withdrawn the Hawk jet from service now?
The Hawk is considered one of the most successful and important British jets ever built.
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Do you want to take control of your finances?
Holt's Military Banking has the perfect course just for you.
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Ukraine Wolverines: Ukrainian graffiti inspired by 80s film sprayed on wrecked Russian tanks
Why 1984 Patrick Swayze film Red Dawn has become the inspiration for Ukrainian resistance.
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Ukraine Thunderstruck: Ukrainian soldier rocks to AC/DC following Nirvana video to troll Russia
Anatoly Stefan, aka @Alexhook2302, rides motorbike across battlefield to AC/DC.
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Ukraine Ukraine's troops troll Russia by dancing to Nirvana's 'Here we are now, entertain us' lyrics
Ukrainian soldiers were filmed dancing to Nirvana's famous Smells Like Teen Spirit.
