🚨BREAKING: Alec Penstone WW2 veteran dies aged 101.
Born in Tottenham, London, on 23 April 1925, Alec was just 15 when war broke out.
He volunteered as a part-time air raid precautions messenger during the Blitz, then joined the Royal Navy in 1943.
he trained as a Submarine Detector (ASDIC/sonar operator) in 1943, choosing the role for the extra nine pence pay.
Aboard escort carrier HMS Campania, he worked three decks down on constant action stations, listening through headphones for the sounds of U-boats, torpedoes, and mines in the harsh Atlantic and Arctic seas.
A proud face at every Remembrance Sunday, Alec later captured the world’s attention with his heartbreaking honesty: “This is not the country I fought for.”
From the Greatest Generation that stared down tyranny with raw courage thank you, Alec.
You gave everything.
Lest We Forget. 🇬🇧🕊️
Exercise Arrcade Strike isn’t just boots on the ground 🪖
It’s computers, comms, logistics, and signals all working together to keep operations moving and @NATO strong.
This is modern defence in motion 🫡
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The State Opening of Parliament is one of the most spectacular events in the British calendar 🫡
For the men and women who took part, it was a moment of genuine pride and a reminder that the Armed Forces sit at the heart of Britain's history, democracy and national life.
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"Special to be in such an historical location, doing such a special parade"🗣️
The Volunteer Cadet Corps made history at the Tower of London, becoming the first youth organisation to perform the centuries-old Ceremony of the Constable's Dues
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⚔️Forward. Together. Ready.
🪖Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, the Royal Anglian Regiment, at work during Op Cabrit in Poland🇵🇱
🇺🇸🇭🇷🇷🇴 Operating with US, Croatian & Romanian forces under @NATO eFP
💪Enhancing coordination & demonstrating collective defence on NATO’s eastern flank.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has spent over five decades forging a bond with one of our regiments 🫡
The regiment's newest war fighting capabilities were on display during training, ahead of their upcoming deployment on a @NATO mission.
Can you name the regiment?
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Images circulating online appear to show the destruction of a U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft following a reported Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Click image for more.
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🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS Benjamin Netanyahu says it's not US decision when this war ends. It's when the IDF says this war ends. Benjamin Netanyahu on a world stage made Trump look small and powerless. 🚨
What's defending RAF Akrotiri?🤔
After a single drone smashed through a hanger there, its been asked if the base has enough defences...
@willhollis_tv tells us more🔍🔗https://t.co/ZeS7TYBAB1
🎯 Precision, Power, Partnership.
@Natobgest wraps up a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise at the Central Training Area 🇪🇪
🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇪🇺🇸 Full Range of Combined Arms Capabilities, including main battle Tanks and Artillery.
💪Allies sharpening @NATO’s forward edge.
#StrongerTogether
Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell is extraordinary. At 105, he still walks confidently without a stick, uses smartphones, and has a razor-sharp mind
He shares his remarkable story of courage of flying with the RAF during WWII
Watch in full 🔗⬇️
https://t.co/bGiZmbWRl3
Good Afternoon from RAF Cosford👋
Defending champions, the British Army, beat the Royal Navy in game one of the interservices open netball competition at RAF Cosford
🤔Can anyone stop the Army's dominance?
Watch Day2️⃣ | LIVE🔴 | 15:00 BST |🔗https://t.co/Zh6cxySE4j
Don't miss episode 2 of Battle Talk: A Para's View of Ukraine🎙️
Former British Army Major @Mr_Andrew_Fox & @reporternewton discuss why the advancement of drone tech makes crossing open ground on the battlefield more frightening than ever
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The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the restructuring of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.
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Official British Army "Tanks & Combat Vehicles" 2026 Calendar. Vibrant photos from the MOD library every month.
Challenger 2 (CR2) Main Battle Tank (MBT) Poster included
Printed on FSC® Paper MADE IN BRITAIN® with Solar Energy in UK
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Congratulations to all 274 recruits from the Gurkha Training Company who successfully completed their 39 week Combat Infantry Course 👏
A tough journey with a proud moment for the beginning of a new chapter.
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