Sir Ernest Shackleton: His military career and Antarctic expeditions
Sir Ernest Shackleton is best known for his endeavours in the Antarctic, but he was also a Royal Navy reservist and a former Army major.
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Women Meet the pioneering female fast jet pilot who smashed the glass ceiling
Mandy Hickson was the second woman ever to fly a Tornado GR4 on the front line.
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Feature Archive interview with late Gail Halvorsen reveals joy over his Candy Bomber role
The archive BFBS the Forces Station audio was recorded in 1998 to mark 50 years since the Berlin Airlift
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Army What are regimental Colours and why do they mean so much?
The flags embody the honour, spirit and heritage of the regiments that proudly carry them.
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Feature Janet Jackson: Did you know the music icon once performed for the troops?
Janet performed Rhythm Nation to American troops and their families at Camp Pendleton in 2008
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Feature Debunking the myth that Jewish people didn't fight during the Second World War
The notion that Jews did not fight back against the horrors of the Holocaust is a myth – here's why.
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Special forces US Special Forces – who they are and what they do
US Special Forces are wide-ranging and complex. Here is your guide to them.
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Feature Falklands conflict: Everything you need to know
A look at how 74 days of conflict in the Falklands unfolded and what it meant for the UK and Argentina.
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Feature How do fighter pilots wee in the air?
It's even more cumbersome than you are imagining.
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Military Life Bull your boots: The art of polishing for a military shine
All you need to know about the art of bulling military boots and shoes.
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Sea vessels Fifty shades: Why are Royal Navy ships painted grey?
Whether it is an aircraft carrier or support ship, all Royal Navy ships are painted grey.
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Feature Why the head of MI6 only writes in green ink
And why is he referred to as 'C'?
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Sea vessels Type 83 destroyer: What we know so far
The Type 83 has been listed as part of a UK shipbuilding overhaul and could begin to replace the Type 45s in the late 2030s.
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Remembrance Why the black poppy matters
Would you wear a black poppy?
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LGBTQ Why gay rights icon Harvey Milk got a ship named after him
All the gen on the life and legacy of Harvey Milk
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Navy Watch: Admiral Sir Ben Key – who's the new First Sea Lord?
The senior Royal Navy officer has succeeded Admiral Sir Tony Radakin in the role.