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Fantastic atmosphere on board the ferry as the veterans leave for Normandy.
@ForcesNews
#Dday80
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Veterans lay a wreath in the English Channel as they approach Normandy.
@ForcesNews
#Dday80
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RM Lance Corporal Matt Croucher’s George Cross and the remains of his day sack. In 2008 he threw himself and his bag on top of an explosive device in Helmand, Afghanistan - saving the lives of many. He survived the blast and is one of only 22 living recipients to receive the GC.
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Sgt Ian McKay’s Victoria Cross, medals, Parachute Regiment Badge and Wings. Killed in action on Mount Longdon in June 1982 when he charged the enemy.
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Remembering all the brave men from 3PARA who fought on Mount Longdon during the Falklands Conflict 11-12 June 1982. 23 men lost their lives and over 40 were wounded.
#Falklands
@TheParachuteReg
@SAMA82office
(photo Nov 2022).
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“The Yomper” in Southsea this morning - by the former Eastney Barracks. Commemorating all the Royal Marines and those who served with them during the Falklands Conflict in 1982.
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Sgt Ian McKay’s memorial at Mount Longdon. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the battle in June 1982. It was humbling to visit the battlefield last November.
#Falklands
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Remembering all who fought at Wireless Ridge 13/14 June 1982. One of the last strategic hills within 5 miles of Stanley. Three men from 2PARA were killed and eight were wounded. The Argentine force surrendered on 14th (photos Nov 2022).
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Memorial to Lt Richard Nunn DFC, 3 Cdo Brigade Air Squadron RM. His Scout helicopter was shot down as he went to rescue soldiers at Goose Green.
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Surgeon-Commander Rick Jolly’s beret on display in the Historic Dockyard Museum in Stanley. He was the only person to be decorated by both Britain and Argentina for his distinguished conduct in 1982.
#Falklands
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British biscuit ration wrapper found (and left) on Mount Longdon earlier this week. You can clearly make out “BISCUIT” and “FRUIT”.
#Falklands
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The Royal Tank Regiment memorial statue in Whitehall. It depicts the crew of a WW2 Comet tank. The sculpture was unveiled by Her Late Majesty The Queen in 2000, as Colonel-in-Chief of the RTR.
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Remembering all the men who fought at Mount Longdon 11/12 June 1982 during the Falklands Conflict. 23 men from 3PARA including attached personnel were killed and over 40 were wounded. (Photos Nov 2022).
@TheParachuteReg
@PRA_Airborne
@SAMA82office
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The Falklands memorial today
@Nat_Mem_Arb
honouring the Task Force and the 255 British servicemen who gave their lives during the conflict in 1982.
@SAMA82office
#falklands
#remembrance
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Mount Longdon. Memorial to Sgt Ian McKay VC. He led a night assault by 3PARA on an enemy machine gun post and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions. He was just 29. 12th June 1982.
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The resting place of 19-year-old Private Emile Corteil at Ranville Cemetery, Normandy with his “para dog” Glen. They landed safely but both died on 6th June 1944. Para dogs were trained by 6th Airborne Division for guard, patrol and mine detecting duties.
@CWGC
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Remembering all who fought at Mount Longdon (11/12 June 1982) and especially those who lost their lives.
@3PARA
#Falklands
(Photo November 2022).
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The dedicated room and Wall of Remembrance at the Historic Dockyard Museum in Stanley. Remembering the 255 British servicemen and 3 Falkland Islanders who lost their lives in 1982.
#Falklands40
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Mount Longdon today. Incredibly moving seeing the terrain and memorials.
#Falklands
#3Para
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On Wireless Ridge in the Falklands last November. It was one of the last strategic high points that had to be taken (13/14 June 1982) before the British troops could advance towards the capital, Stanley - in the distance on the right.
#Falklands
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Still and reflective earlier this morning. Sunrise at The British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer.
@britishmemorial
#DDay
#WW2
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Remembering Lieutenant Dick Nunn DFC RM 3Cdo Brigade Air Squadron. He died 41 years ago trying to evacuate casualties from Goose Green. His Scout helicopter came under attack from an Argentine Pucara. His co-pilot Bill Belcher was seriously injured.
#falklands
#royalmarines
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97-year-old veteran Marie Scott is applauded as she and other veterans arrive for the commemorative service at the Pegasus Memorial Museum. Marie transmitted messages to and from the Normandy beaches on DDay.
@ForcesNews
@TaxiCharity
#DDay80
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Visited
@Nat_Mem_Arb
today.
An original anchor from HMS Ardent dedicated to the memory of the 22 men who lost their lives in Falklands Sound during the landings on 21st May 1982.
@hmsardent
@PoppyLegion
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Sunrise at The British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer … ahead of today’s D-Day commemorative events.
@ForcesNews
@britishmemorial
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The Cross of Sacrifice at Stanley in the Falklands. A year since I covered the Remembrance Service.
#Falklands
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Really looking forward to reading this after so many great recommendations. My kids bought it for my birthday.
@Jimmyocx3
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The Type 21 memorial on Campito Hill overlooking the resting place of HMS Antelope and HMS Ardent (taken Nov22).
#falklands
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Mount Longdon. The memorial by the site of the Regimental Aid Post remembering all who fell.
@3PARA
#Falklands
. (Photo Nov 2022)
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Tomb of Corporal Sidney Bates VC aged 23 in Bayeux War Cemetery. His battalion landed in Normandy on 6th June 1944 as part of Operation Overlord. He was killed near Viessoix in August 1944 charging the enemy.
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The Lady Elizabeth shipwreck beached in Whalebone Cove, Stanley Harbour. She’s been there since 1936.
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British 1982 biscuit ration wrapper found when I visited Mount Longdon last November. It was left there in the rocks where we found it.
#Falklands
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Veterans arrive at The British Normandy Memorial in Ver-Sur-Mer to applause from local children.
@ForcesNews
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Cap badges and emblems from all those who were onboard the troopship MV Norland in the 1982 Task Force. Now exhibited in Stanley.
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Liberty Lodge in Stanley. 🇬🇧 Accommodation for 1982 veterans, families, next of kin and present day serving personnel. A fantastic resource set up by The Falklands Veterans Foundation and opened in 2009. # Falklands
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Today is Margaret Thatcher Day in the Falkland Islands. The bronze bust of her on “Thatcher Drive” in Stanley was unveiled in 2015 to commemorate her life and role in the Falklands conflict.
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The Liberation Monument in Stanley overlooking the harbour, and in front of the Secretariat Building. The names of the 255 British military personnel who died in 1982 are listed on plaques behind the monument.
#Falklands
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Memorial to The Commando Logistic Regiment RM at Ajax Bay. A former mutton refrigeration plant - used in 1982 as a field hospital & ammunition store. It was also the temporary burial place for over 40 British men, and where POWs were held.
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Boot Hill on the Falklands - people leave a shoe or boot to remember those who were injured or killed by the land mines.
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The original map of the Falkland Islands Lt Col Ewen Southby-Tailyour used to advise on landing locations in 1982. The keen yachtsman had previously charted the waters in the late 70s while posted there. His knowledge of inlets, tides, beaches, & kelp was invaluable.
#Falklands
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Ajax Bay. Site of “The Red and Green Life Machine” field hospital during the 1982 conflict.
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The RAF Red Arrows flying over Wendover in Buckinghamshire after the King’s Trooping the Colour flypast in London.
@rafredarrows
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9 D-Day and Normandy Veterans gathered in London this morning ahead of the 80th anniversary. A real honour and privilege to meet them.
@ForcesNews
@normandytrust
@TaxiCharity
@britishmemorial
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It’s Margaret Thatcher Day in the Falklands. Marking the date the late Lady Thatcher first visited the islands & was awarded the freedom of the Falkland Islands for her role in liberating them in 1982. Photo from my visit Nov 22, on “Thatcher Drive”
#falklands
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Wishing a very happy 101st birthday to Special Forces veteran Johnny Morris.
Please give a shout out RT Johnny Morris is about to turn 101. Today he returned to Italian Battlefields near Monte Cassino to visit the grave s of fallen comrades from
#WW2
He was an
#SAS
trooper engaged on recce and forward observation duties in 1944
@RHChelsea
@BritishArmy
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Awesome murmuration of starlings over the reservoir at Tring this evening. Absolutely beautiful.
@CanalRiverTrust
@UkStarlings
@Natures_Voice
#murmuration
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A section from the 1982 exhibition at the Historic Dockyard Museum in Stanley. Includes Rick Jolly’s beret, a British compass and mortar shell; some Argentinian kit, and wreckage.
#Falklands
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WW2 RAF flying boots. A small knife was concealed in the lining, enabling men to cut off the top part of the boot to resemble a civilian shoe if shot down in hostile territory. A jacket button also contained a hidden compass.
@I_W_M
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‘Humphrey’ with many battle scars circled. Fantastic to see such a well known aircraft from the Falklands Conflict
@FleetAirArmMus
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Remembering all those on board HMS Ardent and HMS Antelope in 1982 and especially those who lost their lives. (Photo taken from Campito Hill in November 2022).
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Just started reading this book by
@FalklandsMusic1
. The photos alone provide a very moving account of events in 1982.
#Falklands
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French and British bunting decorating the streets of Ouistreham for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷
#DDay80
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Their Majesties The King and Queen arrive at The British Normandy Memorial for the UK commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
@ForcesNews
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One of the minefields (now cleared) that British soldiers were caught up in as they advanced in the darkness towards Mount Longdon in June 1982. (dark grid and fenced off).
#Falklands
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Visited the RAF Museum at Hendon earlier in the week. Saw several Falklands 82 exhibits including Bob Iveson’s immersion suit, and much else including one of the 8500 bottles of Sunday Mirror Task Force Special Ale. Did anyone get one on homecoming?
#Falklands40
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Another fantastic opportunity this evening to see the Moon (top) align with Jupiter and Venus in a straight line.
#Jupiter
and Venus.
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The Type 21 Memorial on Campito Hill overlooking the resting place of HMS Antelope and HMS Ardent.
#Falklands40
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The Liberation Memorial in Stanley. Today marks 42 years since the end of the Falklands conflict in 1982. Remembering all who fought, especially the 255 UK military personnel & 3 Falkland Islanders who lost their lives.
#liberation
day (photo Nov 2022)
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Here’s one of the films we made on our trip to the Falklands last month. We took a former Royal Marine who was 17 in 1982 back to where he’d landed, Ajax Bay and other battlefields.
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Memorial in Falmouth to those who took part in Operation Chariot in March 1942. A successful British amphibious attack on the dry dock of St Nazaire in German-occupied France. Of the 622 who set sail, 168 were killed and 5 Victoria Crosses were awarded.
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My teenage twins are back from Pirbright - their first CCF camp. With a couple of bags of wet clothes too! 😂 Seems to have gone very well.. lots of camouflage and concealment, stalking … making a bivvy and cooking/ eating rations out of mess tins.
#cadets
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My first coin with the effigy of HM King Charles III. The reverse features a design that originally appeared on the 1953 Coronation Crown. Includes 4 quarters of the Royal Arms within a shield. In between an emblem of the home nations: a rose, thistle, shamrock and a leek.
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On a train to the South West. Nostalgic stop at my old university city.
@UniofExeter
@ExeterClassics
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What an absolute treat to have
@CommandoChef
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@BFBSRadioHQ
with
@bfbscasey
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The memorial at the Guards Chapel in London to those members of the Household Division who were killed in the. Falklands Conflict of 1982.
#Falklands
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Stunning poppies in the fields nearby - at Pednor in Buckinghamshire.
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My dear old boy tonight.. out hunting then dried off for a snooze.
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