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Time to re-think and remember National Service

Time to re-think and remember National Service

As we approach 75 years since the “Great Escape”, CEO of the RAF Benevolent Fund, Air Vice Marshal David Murray, CVO, OBE shares his thoughts with MT: ‘This month marks 75 years since the “Great Escap ...
Children at war

Children at war

At the start of the First World War, Britain was the only major power involved without a large-scale standing army, with an armed force of approximately 700,000 soldiers. In sharp contrast, the German ...
National Service personnel should be decorated

National Service personnel should be decorated

Peter Loader draws attention to service personnel who served between 1949 and 1975, that their pay was abated and asked for readers comments to be sent via the editor. Like many who served, following ...