"I just wanted to be a pilot because it's pretty cool"🗣️✈️
Lieutenant Holly Griffith is the first woman to earn her wings on the Merlin Mk 4.
She joined new pilots and crewmen who were presented with their wings by Nato's most senior British Officer – Adm Sir Keith Blount🥳
This summer, we are celebrating the 1700th birthday of the Nicene Creed, one of the most enduring statements of Christian faith. 📜
Join with believers around the world as we reflect on each of the 24 lines, over 24 days.
Find the daily reflections at https://t.co/yjivrjZRPq.
https://t.co/o3mUx2T3MV Churches in @churchofengland are now seeking alternative episcopal oversight because of PLF and are being given bishops who don't ordain women without having to pass Resolutions and without consulting parishes
🇬🇧 We’re off! 🇫🇷
A grand and moving send-off this morning in Poole, as the D-Day veterans begin their journey to Normandy to mark 81 years since the landings.
Our Torch For Peace is travelling with us: a powerful symbol that will play a central role in the commemorations over the coming days.
🕊️ Join us on the road, follow us on social media for the latest. You can also download our new app, whether you’re at one of our cemeteries in Normandy or in the comfort of your own home, you can experience a guided tour of our site by one of our expert historians.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
📷 British Normandy Memorial / Florence Marsac
#DDay81
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Tolbahadur Khamcha, the 23rd Gurkha Major (Queen’s Gurkha Signals), is appointed to The King’s Guard, the first Gurkha in over 210 years Gurkha service to the British Crown. He will play a key part in all Royal ceremonies.
#royalty#Gurkha#Nepal
Nurses Sisters Mollie Evershed and Anyta Field saved 75 men from sinking ship Hospital Carrier Amsterdam in August 1944.
They are the only 2 women on the Memorial and their extraordinary act of bravery shall never be forgotten.
We Will Remember Them. #RemembranceSunday
Remembering the 15,000 Merchant Navy sailors who died in WW1 and the 29,000 during WW2. A huge and significant effort to keep Britain supplied and fed as well as also conducting many RN tasks.
Remembrance Day 2024 🌹
Taking to the skies on Remembrance Day the first time in many years, we have been able to fly our Spitfire, PM631, over Lincolnshire in a special sortie to inspire the future generations.
#lestweforget#remembrance#remembranceday#wewillrememberthem
During the #SecondWorldWar our crews launched 3,760 times saving 6,376 lives - the equivalent of 21 for each week of the conflict.
Additionally, our boats were used by the Royal Navy to rescue troops from Dunkirk.
We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay#RNLI
Today we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, whilst reflecting on the countless lives touched by their courage and bravery.
From the beautiful National Memorial Arboretum, Sergeant Godfrey from @RAFMusic plays the Last Post.
#WeWillRememberThem