The last crew member of the Shetland Bus operations has died. Jakob Strandheim was 101. He took part in 56 missions to carry refugees out of Nazi-occupied Norway into Shetland, as well as supplies and equipment to his country to help sabotage operations.

On this day 18th Oct. 1942 the ’Commando Order’ was issued by the OKW on Hitler’s orders stating that captured Commandos were to be immediately executed.

One to think on, last of the day. In my opinion one of the finest modern war/military related films made. ’Know the film’.

Its been a good day. Thanks to all that have ‘taken part’. Time for me to turn in. Nightie all !

Just a follow up image regarding an earlier tweet observation. Brother Belcher, himself👇 Nightie all !

Mons Military Antiques I've watched Downfall at least three times (I have it on DVD) and can confirm it's superb.

On this day 21st Oct 1966, disaster befell the town of Aberfan. A coal slurry tip subsided into the town killing 144 people most of them school children. My thoughts are with those lost, those that were profoundly affected at the time and their loved ones that remain today.

On this day 21st October, Franco’s Nationalist troops enter Gijon.

Hope your weekend is going well ! Just for fun, ‘know the film’. (Sorry no stars faces, it would make it too easy).

On this day 25th Oct. 1415 King Henry V and his forces beat a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt. The English long bow defeats the knight.

Mons Military Antiques ‘They win or die, who wear the rose of Lancaster’ 55th (West Lancashire) Division

On 26/27th Oct. 1922 Mussolini prepares to march on Rome. With the Italian Govt. in turmoil & under threat from Mussolini‘s Facist's marching on Rome, the King hands Mussolini power on 29th Oct as he is supported by the military, buisness classes & the political right wing.

You now know what said MP’s stand for. They are a disgrace to mankind ! Make sure they loose their seat !