Very much so…

Research is the straightforward bit. It’s all in the writing.

Ah, thanks, Charlie. What a good fellow you are.

Absolutely nothing not to like.

Arctic cricket. Good to get the season underway… ⁦The Authors CC⁩

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk James Holland 'These were not ideal landing beaches' ....classic John McManus understatement right there.

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THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND - OPERATION RECKLESS

What was happening in June 1944, the other side of Normandy? James Holland explores the forgotten story of Operation RECKLESS, the invasion of Hollandia (now New Guinea)

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Thanks, Rishi Sunak but this really isn’t going to cut it. How about pledging to increase the size of our armed forces, raising salaries of our servicemen, and issuing a mass of meaningful defence contracts? 1938…

And a few other carriers besides…

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I don’t know what others think, but I’m not remotely impressed by a defence hike to 2.5% by 2030. We’ve an army less than 70,000, can barely field a single brigade, have 2 x aircraft carriers that don’t work & not enough of anything to make Putin quake. Wake up! Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

We’re talking to the brilliant Matt Jones on our latest WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk episode about flying Spitfires and particularly, one very Silver Spitfire around the world. Also, don’t forget Sywell 2024 Air Show! Al Murray - DKMS.ORG.UK 🇺🇦

He’s doing a second event, though. Try that.

Yes, absolutely. And it’s an absolute steal.

And mine, Matt!

Ooft. I am at Chatham mainlining on sappering

Tickets on sale today, people! I have to say, I’m very proud of the programme our team has put together this year. There’s HUGE amount to see and do. @chalkefestival Home - Chalke History Festival chalkefestival.com

And liberal use of Keith Burns’s fabulous pics!

Much deserved, Saul!

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