WWI hero honoured 82 years after his death
Corporal William Amey was awarded the nation's highest honour for gallantry in the face of the enemy, the Victoria Cross.
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History Echoes of History: Full body gas mask used to protect babies in WW2
Roger Pickett showed Forces News his collection at this year's Echoes of History show.
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Land vehicles Echoes of History: Meet the enthusiasts collecting military vehicles
The show was created 14 years ago by a husband and wife moved by the number of troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Royals Why the Queen's Frigate is named after a duke when the monarch is a woman
The military and Royal trivia behind the naming convention.
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Women Warrior women and their contribution to the military through the ages
From Boudicca to both Queen Elizabeths – the changing role of women in the military.
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USA Hooyah! US sailors enjoy Swim Call, a cool perk of deployment in the Med
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman's company held a Steel Beach party in an age-old tradition.
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Army Red Devils: How WWII paratroopers earned the nickname
The Armed Forces is celebrating 80 years since the formation of the Parachute Regiment.
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USA Project Blue Book: What was US Air Force operation to investigate UFOs?
More than 12,000 sightings of UFOs were investigated during the programme's lifetime.
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Veterans Tributes paid as one of Britain's youngest D-Day veterans dies aged 95
Fred Lee survived a German-guided 'Mistel' bomber attack on his vessel in the sea off Normandy.
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Sea vessels Fleet Air Arm Museum's new exhibition offers a taste of life on a carrier
The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton has opened a £1m refurbished aircraft carrier exhibition.
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History Can you help find family of soldier who died during Battle of the Somme?
Barbara Daniels wants to reunite a scroll she discovered with the family of Private William Leonard Chapman.
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History Yorkshire Day: What is it and why do the British Armed Forces celebrate it?
Yorkshire Day coincides with Minden Day which is also celebrated on 1 August every year.
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Feature How Britain's first black WWI pilot survived a mid-air attack by five enemy planes
Sgt William 'Robbie' Clarke was knocked unconscious after being shot in the spine and crash-landed.
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History Hyde Park and Regent's Park victims' families search for justice 40 years on
Eleven military personnel died in the two attacks on 20 July 1982.
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Feature Did drag help men explore gender non-conformity during the First World War?
For some, wearing dresses was light entertainment, but it helped others explore their gender.
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Cyprus Army's Vikings hold 'Minden Day' celebrations in Cyprus
As an extra special touch this year, personnel received Platinum Jubilee Medals during the parade for their service.