Alex Candlin

Alex Candlin is a Social Media Producer at BFBS Forces News. He has worked across digital news, social platforms and video production since joining the company in 2022, covering defence, military life and global affairs for an international audience. Alongside his journalism career, he serves as a Skill at Arms instructor in the British Army Reserves and works as an actor.

Aircraft
Where and when to watch the Hercules retirement flypast

The Royal Air Force says the Hercules will fly until 30 June before being replaced by the Atlas.

Alex Candlin
14th June 2023
Army History
Soldiers' chin straps: What details did Hollywood's movies get right?

Why did movie stars and action heroes often wear their chin straps undone? Was this done by mistake or intentionally?

Alex Candlin
13th June 2023
Nato
One of Nato's longest-running exercises brings 6,000 personnel to Baltic Sea

The Royal Navy has taken part in Exercise Baltops every year and joined personnel from 20 Nato countries for its 52nd iteration.

Alex Candlin
12th June 2023
Ukraine
Duke of Edinburgh visits Operation Interflex training grounds

Prince Edward observed an exercise with Ukrainian volunteers who will soon be sent to the frontline.

Alex Candlin
12th June 2023
Russia
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force deployed to shadow Russian warships

In a separate incident on 8 June, the RAF deployed Typhoon aircraft against a Russian spy plane that flew near Nato and Swedish air space.

Alex Candlin
9th June 2023
Exercises
Commando flyers join the Portuguese air force during Exercise Montijo Merlin

846 Naval Air Squadron took part in search and rescue training sorties and simulated casualty evacuations with the Portuguese.

Alex Candlin
8th June 2023
Politics
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stops off for a Naafi break

The British Prime Minister shared a few cups of tea and biscuits with veterans and their families during his visit to Catterick Garrison.

Alex Candlin
6th June 2023
RAF
RAF facing its biggest operational challenges in decades, new chief says

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has stressed how important it is to retain the right people for the Royal Air Force.

Alex Candlin
5th June 2023
Army History
Is the 'mark of shame' rumour about the RLC and the RAOC true?

Did a mistake result in two of the British Army's regiments wearing a 'mark of shame' on their heads forever?

Alex Candlin
2nd June 2023
Sea vessels
HMS Duncan ready for duty at head of Nato Maritime Group

After two years of regeneration work, one of the Royal Navy's most powerful ships will be redeployed with Nato.

Alex Candlin
1st June 2023
Army
Red Devils pay tribute after death of founder Colonel Edward Gardener

The team's founder, who set up the British Army's official parachute display team in 1964, has died aged 84.

Alex Candlin
30th May 2023
WWII
Battle of the Atlantic veteran shares delight after shaking hands with 'lovely' Princess Royal

Frank Cooper, 97, was a sailor involved in the battle, the longest continuous military operation during WW2.

Alex Candlin Simon Hunter
29th May 2023
Navy
In pictures: Battle of the Atlantic commemorations continue on the Mersey

A flypast by historic aircraft over the Royal Liver Building on the waterfront involved a Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane.

Alex Walters Alex Candlin
28th May 2023
Nato
Exercise Griffin Shock marks milestone in history of Nato powers

A Nato multinational battlegroup has been reinforced, expanding from a battalion into a brigade for the first time in its history.

Alex Candlin
27th May 2023
Sea vessels
Royal Navy's most powerful destroyer deployed to the Caribbean

HMS Dauntless has been sent to provide support during the hurricane season and for counter-drug trafficking operations.

Alex Candlin
26th May 2023
Aircraft
US Air Force's B-1B Lancers arrive in UK for Bomber Task Force Europe

American bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of Nato.

Alex Candlin
25th May 2023