Veteran Richard Edsor, 94, from Harlow, served on HMS Formidable. He was a seaman and recalls that after a Kamikaze attack which damaged the flight deck, Formidable was only out of action for six weeks while they put new plates on the deck.
Read moreToday, the nation united to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Read moreThe competition was fierce after almost 100 war memorials throughout the country battled it out across several categories in Legion Scotland’s annual ‘Best Kept War Memorial’ event.
Read moreThe first ever ‘Beating Retreat will be held at the iconic Old Sarum Castle by Salisbury-based Armed Forces charity Alabaré. Featuring The Royal Artillery Band, this spectacular military ceremony will take place on Monday 24th June to mark the start of National Armed Forces week in Salisbury.
Read moreVehicle permits will be required for travel in Normandy on 6 June.
Read morePoppyscotland is delighted to today announce the winners of its popular Learning Competition, this year delivered in partnership with STV News.
Read moreThe Ministry of Defence has announced that 4,000 Armed Forces personnel will salute Normandy veterans at commemorative events taking place in Normandy and Portsmouth
Read more2019 marks an important moment in the commemorative calendar as the nation’s attention shifts from WW1 to more recent anniversaries
Read moreThe Ministry of Defence has planned a series of major events with The Royal British Legion and Portsmouth City Council to mark the anniversary. Veterans of the Normandy Landings will be the VIPs of these events, ensuring that the whole country has the opportunity to thank this extraordinary generation.
Read moreEvents to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in June 2019 have been announced at an event at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth
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