Watch: WW2 Lancaster bomber pilot awarded France's highest honour
Lancaster bomber pilot James Collie was recognised for his war efforts, flying decoy missions into France.
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Royals 'We need to tell your stories': Kate reunited with Holocaust survivors she photographed
The Duchess of Cambridge embraced the two survivors she photographed last year to mark 75 years since the end of the Holocaust.
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History WATCH: When Royal Marines were given LSD
The men got high and were sent on exercise at Porton Down.
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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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Falklands When the Falklands' governor refused to shake hands with invading Argentine
Defining moment in Falklands War told in remastered film ‘An Ungentlemanly Act’
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History What is the background to smoking in the military?
And why is smoking such a big part of Armed Forces life?
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USA Urgent Fury: the operation that led to a shake-up of the US military
Was the invasion of Grenada a regime-change attempt disguised as a rescue mission?
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History Trafalgar Day: Navy marks 216th anniversary of Nelson's victory
Naval officers celebrated on board HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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Army History Who was Walter Tull?
A look at the remarkable life of the military and footballing trailblazer who played for sides including Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers.
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Military Life NAAFI memorial: A tribute to 100 years of serving the services
For over a century, the NAAFI has given deployed British military personnel and families a slice of home.
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RAF The legendary victories of WWI hero pilot William Barker VC
The most decorated pilot in the history of the Commonwealth was ashamed of his Victoria Cross award and preferred not to speak about it.
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Northern Ireland Veteran's Troubles trial adjourned for three weeks after his COVID diagnosis
Veteran Dennis Hutchings, 80, is suffering from kidney disease.
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History Ulric Cross: The extraordinary life of Trinidad RAF veteran 'The Black Hornet'
The West Indian navigator was awarded a DFC and DSO for his bravery in the sky
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Navy Crossing the Line explained: Centuries-old Navy tradition to gain acceptance of 'King Neptune'
It's a traditional rite of passage and has become key in developing a sense of community among the ship's company.
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Veterans 'Such a delightful day': WWII glider pilot Ron Johnson marks 100th birthday
Ron Johnson was held in reserve on D-Day, and his first operational flight was in Operation Market Garden.
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History Hell Ships: A Disastrous Sinking That Killed 828 British Prisoners of War
The Lisbon Maru was transporting the men to mainland Japan in 1942.