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5th February 2008

The coffin of Jimmy James

RAF bid farewell to 'Great Escaper'

Family, friends and members of the RAF gathered in Shropshire yesterday, Thursday 31 January 2008, to honour the memory of retired Squadron Leader 'Jimmy' James MC RAF, famous for... 1 Feb 08

Derek Twigg

Blackpool to host National Veterans Day

Blackpool has been chosen to hold this year's National Veterans Day event Minister for Veterans... 29 Jan 08

Captain JJ Taylor and Charles Howeson with restored anchor

Anchor takes pride of place at Plymouth station

The anchor belonging to a former Royal Naval frigate is set to greet visitors to Plymouth after it... 22 Jan 08

Veterans Badges

Prime Minister meets veterans

Prime Minister Gordon Brown met a number of veterans, invited by their local MPs to receive Veterans... 18 Jan 08

Eurofighter Typhoon

CAS: RAF remains absolutely vital

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Glenn Torpy, has been talking today, 17 January 2008,... 17 Jan 08

More History and Honour News

Secret WWII aircraft plotter revisits RAF 10 Jan 08
Bosnia and Northern Ireland commemorations announced 8 Jan 08
2008: New Years Honours for Service personnel and defence civilians 30 Dec 07
Army and Navy are Firmin Sword of Peace winners 19 Dec 07
RAF bravery honoured at Downing Street 18 Dec 07
Sailors enjoy a barrel of rum at the Tower of London 18 Dec 07
End of an era for historic Gloucestershire unit 14 Dec 07
Animal heroes to be honoured at cemetery restoration 10 Dec 07
"Just one bloke who got a medal": Marine who hammered the Taliban 3 Dec 07

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