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 Please
'like' the Combined Operations Command memorial Facebook
page in appreciation of our WW2 veterans.
See the
'slide shows' of the dedication ceremony and the construction of the
memorial plus the 'On this day in 194?' feature where major Combined
Ops events are highlighted on their anniversary dates with links to
additional information. Also posts and questions from visitors. |
The
Salvage and Restoration of LCT 7074.
This important part of the UK's naval history
is to be saved for the nation. It has been raised from the docks at
Birkenhead and transported to Portsmouth where restoration work will be
undertaken with the aim of revealing it to the public during the 75th
anniversary year of D-Day. Google 'LCT 7074' or visit the BBC at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29655649 for more
information.
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Legion d’Honneur
Applications. In conjunction
with events to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Normandy
landings, the Government of France has advised the Ministry of Defence that
it wishes to award the Legion d’Honneur to all surviving veterans; not only
of the landings, but also the wider Battle for Normandy; the Invasion of
Provence (Operation Dragoon); the Liberation of Paris and the Liberation of
France.
Any veterans,
not only troops that landed, but also Royal Navy and Royal Air Force
personnel who operated in support of the landings may apply.
Click here for application form and
further information from the MOD.
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Find Books of Interest.
Search for Books direct from our Books page. Don't have the
name of a book in mind? Just type in a keyword to get a list of
possibilities... and if you want to purchase you can do so on line through
the Advanced Book Exchange (ABE). 5% commission goes into the memorial
fund.
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Free WW1 Teaching Resource.
Newspaper cuttings in the form of a 13
page booklet (26 sides) with published accounts of aspects of the war
during 1914 to 1919. Available
to schools, universities, libraries and accredited education
establishments. Pdf
version or
www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/
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WW2
Combined
Operations Handbook.
This
handbook was prepared for Combined Operations in the Far East. It
illustrates the depth and complexity of the planning process necessary
to ensure that the 3 services worked together as a unified force.
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Thames River Cruiser
FARMAR. Do you know what this craft
did in
WW2? If so you may have information to help a restoration project. More information on our
Notice Board. |
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The
Gazelle Helicopter Squadron Display Team.
The Gazelle Squadron
is a unique team of ex-British Military Gazelle helicopters in
their original military colours and with their original military
registrations. The core team includes four Gazelles, one from each
service; The Royal Navy, The Royal Marines, The Army Air Corps and The
Royal Air Force. A fifth Gazelle in Royal Marines colours will provide
intimate support for the team. Their crest
includes the Combined Operations badge. The last, and possibly, only time
the badge was seen on an aircraft was in the early mid 40s. A photo of the
Hurricane concerned is included in the 516
Squadron webpage.
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Legasee Film Archive.
As part of an exciting social history project, the film company Legasee is
looking for veterans from any conflict who would like to have their
stories filmed for posterity.
Films are now available on line.
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New to Combined
Ops?
Visit
Combined Operations
Explained for an easy introduction to the subject. |
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Easy solution when browsing.
I) PC. To increase hold down
Ctrl and shift and press +. To decrease hold down Ctrl and press -. 2) MAC.
To increase Command + and to decrease Command -.
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