British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953

Account focusing on the history of the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (#BCFK) during the #KoreanWar, 1950-1953. Posts by @marksimner.

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

If you are new to the study of the #KoreanWar and would like to learn more about Britain's military involvement in the conflict, the below three books by Michael Hicky and Andrew Salmon offer an excellent starting point. All are currently available as a paperback or eBook. #BCFK

[History of War @HistoryofWarMag]

26 September 1950 - On this day, the Battle of the Barricades began, the final stage of the Second Battle of Seoul. The triumph allowed the South Korean government to restore its position. Meanwhile, North Korean forces withdrew northward towards Uijongbu.

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

Happy New Year, folks!

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

Small kit items associated with the British 1944 pattern jungle equipment. These include: soap tin, jack knife, knife, fork, and spoon set with holder. Although dated 1945, such items only really saw service post-war in Malaya and Korea, etc.

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

Korean War medical themed thread ⏬️

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

March 1951: A wounded soldier is prepared for transport to a #MASH unit at Chechon, Korea. The revolutionary use of helicopters to evacuate battlefield wounded greatly helped increase survival rates during the #KoreanWar.

(Image: U.S. National Library of Medicine 101743405X294)

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

I have not posted anything related to the Korean War for a while. So here are some F-86 Sabres photographed in 1952.

Have a great day, folks!

(Image: USAF 070727-F-2911S-028)

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

During the Second Battle of the Hook (18–19 November 1952), Centurion tanks were rushed forward to assist the hard pressed 1st Battalion, The Black Watch. This jeep and 15 cwt lorry were in the way, and so the tanks ran straight over them. #KoreanWar

(Image: IWM BF 10867)

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 saw extensive combat during the #KoreanWar. Although the Soviet Union denied active involvement in the war, many of these aircraft were in fact flown by their pilots. The Soviet Union also trained Chinese and North Korean aircrews.

(Images: USAF)

[Kevin Huckfield @KevinHuckfield]

@BCFK5053 Another one above the quarter deck of HMS Mounts Bay in Korean waters.
(Source: Own collection.)

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

@KevinHuckfield What a fantastic photograph! Thanks for sharing!

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

A U.S. #Sikorsky helicopter takes off from British light aircraft carrier HMS Unicorn. The aircraft was also built under licence by Westland in the UK, being dubbed the #Dragonfly. Helicopters were used extensively during the #KoreanWar for a myriad of uses.

(Image: IWM A 31984)

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953, is now also on BlueSky. If you use BlueSky, please do give us a follow.

#BCFK #KoreanWar

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[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

An interesting photo of two Gloster soldiers in #Korea. The man on the right is armed with a MK5 Sten and wears the 29th Brigade ("Frozen Arsehole") patch. Helmets were largely dispensed with in Korea, the men preferring berets or cap comforters, etc.

(Image: Unknown Source)

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

Early post-WW2 Royal Marines insignia. The shoulder title (Note: MARINE not MARINES) was in use only briefly from the late 1940s to the early 1950s (1947-c.1953/54), when it was replaced by the more familiar "ROYAL MARINES COMMANDO".

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, and Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on a #KoreanWar period/dated 1949 Pattern Battledress Blouse badged to the #RoyalMarines.

[Mark Simner @marksimner]

HMS Ocean and HMCS Nootka oiling at sea, alongside HM Auxiliary Wave Sovereign during the #KoreanWar.

In August 1952, Hawker Sea Fury aircraft from Ocean engaged MiG-15s in combat, shooting one down and damaging two or three others.

(Image: IWM KOR 28)

[CSIS Canada @csiscanada]

Today, #CSIS solemnly remembers Canada’s Korean War veterans, and the 516 Canadians who fell courageously defending the principles of peace, freedom and democracy.

[Veterans’ Foundation @VeteransFdn]

Today marks the 71st anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Please join us in remembering the 1,100 British and 37,000 American soldiers who lost their lives.

We will never forget.🌺🕯️

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

On this day 71 years ago, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, effectively ending three years of fighting on the Korean Peninsula. Today we pay tribute and recognize all the veterans who served, fought and died during the Korean War.

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

A Bofors gun of 11th (Sphinx) Light Anti-Aircraft Battery firing at Chinese positions on Hill 327. The battery was in action shortly before the 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment assaulted the heights to capture them.

(Image: IWM BF 374)

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

A Bofors Anti-Aircraft (AA) gun and crew of the 11th (Sphinx) Independent Light AA Battery, Royal Artillery awaiting possible action in Korea.

(Image: IWM HU 61440)

[British Commonwealth Forces Korea, 1950-1953 @BCFK5053]

#OnThisDay (27 Jul 1953) The United States, North Korea and China sign an armistice agreement at P'anmunjŏm for a cessation of hostilities during the #KoreanWar. South Korea refuses to sign but agrees to observe the armistice.

(Image: Wikimedia Commons)