@andycullen117@MKDonsFC So sad to see you go but best of luck from Margaret and I. Thank you so much for everything, the help and support with the Cycling a few years ago stands out of course, but above all, being a top guy!!
#OTD in 1943, the German Navy withdrew its U-boats from the main theatre of war - and thus lost the Battle of the Atlantic.
Superior training, technology, air power and escort ships delivered Allied victory - after the bloodiest convoy battles of #WW2.
https://t.co/1HrVEK5zya
#OTD in 1982 the @RoyalNavy landed @RoyalMarines
and @TheParachuteReg at San Carlos to begin the liberation of the Falklands.
Read more (with working link this time): https://t.co/m3rJ5M8Ktf
39 years ago today, British forces arrived in the Falklands.
They came ashore at San Carlos on East Falkland, to establish a beachhead.
Today is landing day. ๐ฌ๐ง
78 years ago, 11 Lancasters of 617 Sqn returned home following Operation Chastise. 53 RAF aircrew had lost their lives.
80 years ago, in January 1941, the Lancaster flew for the 1st time. Today, 617 Sqn fly the F-35B Lightning โ a 5th generation multi-role combat aircraft.
@andycullen117 just read your news!! All the very best Andy and good luck in your new role!! Thanks for everything you and Jacqui have done. Its been immense :)