Indian Navy to drop St George's Cross from its ensign
The new version is to be unveiled on Friday, as the new domestically-built aircraft carrier Vikrant is commissioned.
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Cold War In pictures: Amazing items found in Devonport's secret Cold War bunker
Only Forces News' cameras have been allowed into the bunker so far - here's a look at some of the most amazing finds.
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History For sale! The £2m house with a Victorian fort in its back garden
Complete with gun emplacements in case of French attack, the Isle of Wight property is going for more than £2m.
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Army A history of the Parachute Regiment through the eyes of those who served
From the Second World War to Op Pitting, 'Paras In Action: Ready For Anything' takes a look at 80 years of paratroopers.
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Falklands Falklands: When the SAS fired first Stinger missile in combat as part of diversion attack
The Special Air Service had been drafted in to divert Argentinian forces away from the San Carlos landings.
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WWI 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.