Poppies to Paddington
GWR joins forces with The Veterans Charity to plan special ‘Poppies to Paddington’ operation for Remembrance Day Wreaths from across Great Western Railway network to be carried to the capital …
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Wishing a very happy 99th birthday to Squadron Leader George Leonard "Johnny" Johnson, MBE, DFM.
Johnny is a retired Royal Air Force officer who is the last surviving original member of No. 617 Squadron RAF and of Operation Chastise, the "Dambusters" raid of 1943.
A privilege to know and a wicked sense of humour
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Timeline PhotosGet into the Christmas spirit at Wells Cathedral! In true 2020 style, this year, if you want to attend a service, you'll need to book your place.
The booking system for the Advent and Christmas services goes live TOMORROW at 9.30am on the link below - don't miss out!
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Timeline PhotosOn this day 103 years ago the Battle of Cambrai began – with the tank making its first decisive impact.
An advance of some five miles was made, but more than 12,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen were killed during the 17 days of battle. All are commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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🎂 A very happy 99th birthday today to Sqn Ldr (Rtd) George "Johnny" Johnson MBE DFM - pictured far left @RAFScampton on 22 July 1943.
Johnny is the last surviving original member of No. 617 Squadron @RoyalAirForce and of Operation Chastise, the "Dambusters" raid of 1943. #WW2
Happy 99th birthday to RAF veteran Johnny Johnson!
Johnny was a bomb aimer on the Dambusters raid of 16 and 17 May 1943. He's also the last remaining British Dambuster.
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This is a truly extraordinary first-hand account of what happened in Bristol on the evening of Sunday, November 24 1940. If you read just one thing today, please make it this: https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/features/remembering-80-years-since-the-start-of-the-bristol-blitz/
Wishing a very happy 99th birthday to Squadron Leader George "Johnny" Johnson MBE DFM
Johnny is a retired Royal Air Force officer who is the last surviving original member of No. 617 Squadron RAF & of Operation Chastise, the Dambusters raid of 1943
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🏉 @SSAFA Northamptonshire has an online raffle for a chance to win signed @SaintsRugby prizes!
Entry £1 per ticket - prizes have kindly been donated by Spirit Hyundai Northampton/Corby and all proceeds will go towards SSAFA Northamptonshire. @Hyundai_UK https://raffall.com/144583/enter-raffle-to-win-northampton-saints-signed-items-hosted-by-jonathan-elvin