To mark VE Day 80, we’re proud to share a preview of our new film 'I’ll Remember', featuring real Second World War stories collected by children across the UK. One comes from Marie, who travelled to London to celebrate VE Day. Find more here: spklr.io/60127Sea

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#OnThisDay 1982 HMS CONQUEROR torpedoed and sank the Argentine heavy cruiser General Belgrano (ex USS Phoenix) off Burdwood Bank with the loss of 323 hands, ending the Argentine Fleet's involvement in the war. This was the first torpedo attack by a nuclear submarine. #Remember

The Cenotaph stands draped in flags, just as it did on VE Day 1945. 🇬🇧 Today, we pay tribute to the Greatest Generation whose courage secured the freedom and prosperity our Armed Forces protect today. #VEDay80

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#OnThisDay in 1945 Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared 8th May as Victory in Europe Day. Later today we will mark the 80th anniversary of #VEDay at the National Memorial Arboretum. Follow us throughout the day as we pay tribute to the Second World War generation.

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Today marks the 82nd anniversary of #OperationChastise, an attack on German dams carried out on 16-17 May 1943 by Royal Air Force No. 617 Squadron (the #Dambusters raid), using a purpose-built "bouncing bomb". This commemorative video features Dam Busters' March from RAF Music.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to the families and colleagues at this tragic time.

"We are immensely proud of him and his unwavering bravery.” Following the death of Martyn Sadler, aged 38, of both OxonFireRescue and London Fire Brigade after a fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday, Martyn’s family have released the following tribute: orlo.uk/POXo3

Duncan McInnes, aged 105, the last known survivor of the Dunkirk evacuation, has passed away. 🕊️ A Royal Navy telegraphist aboard HMS Saladin, he braved enemy fire on seven rescue missions in 1940. His courage helped save hundreds. Lest we forget. ❤️ Source: Daily Mail

#OnThisDay 81 yrs ago in 1944 #DDay Operation Neptune landed 156,000 Allied troops on 5 beaches in Normandy as part of the invasion of Europe. 6833 ships used including 5,300 warships and landing craft, 78% of which are British under Royal Navy Planned by Admiral Ramsay

Today marks 81 years since #DDay, the largest seaborne invasion in history. D-Day was a truly international effort with British troops fighting alongside many other countries. Join us today as we remember the service & sacrifice of all those involved in turning the tide of #WW2.

🌺On this day in 1982, we remember those involved in the tragedy at Bluff Cove - when RFA support ships Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were bombed by Argentine jets. Overall, 48 were killed, including 32 Welsh Guards. Gone but never forgotten; may they rest in peace. ❤️🕊️

We were delighted to welcome Allen and his assistance dog, ET, as they passed through last week! New pet travel rules allowing assistance dogs & other pets to travel freely between England & NI with a Pet Travel Document. We hope to see you both back again very soon!

The Rifleman's Association is thrilled to announce that a partnership with Hounds 4 Heroes has been established. Dogs have been pivotal in supporting our injured Riflemen since the end of World War One. Keeping this tradition alive is a priority for the TRA and AARP.

Today marks the start of #ArmedForcesWeek 📆 But do you know how many people there are in our Armed Forces community, right here in the UK? #RoyalBritishLegion #ArmedForces

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A genuinely positive collaboration between Hounds for Heroes and Help for Heroes this morning at the Bravery cafe, in Poole. "Stronger Together"

Top man! Top dog! We were honoured to hear a talk from founder of dog assistance charity Hounds For Heroes today. Allen Parton and ET the faithful Labrador paid us a visit at our Richmond HQ to tell us the inspiration behind starting the charity. Allen's experiences in the