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Stabilisation Practitioner, Honorary Research Fellow, University of Birmingham, MBE, Defence & History, Literature, Tech - work 130 warzones so far. Have dog.
Wind-powered draisine delivering hot meals and supplies to front line German troops on the Eastern Front in 1943
26 July 1918, #WW1 flying ace Maj Edward ‘Mick’ Mannock RAF, died, aged 31. Plane hit by enemy ground fire while on mission over France. Body never recovered. Awarded Victoria Cross posthumously with 61 victories, 5th highest scoring pilot of war. Memorial plaque in @No1Cathedral
47 of the 151 men arrested in far right riots in Hull had been reported for prior domestic abuse. One convicted for repeatedly punching an ex girlfriend. Plus, at least one rapey bastard. NONE OF THIS IS ABOUT PROTECTING WOMEN. It is RACISM.
"Abashed the Devils Stood: The Battle for Primosole Bridge" by Ken Smith. #WWII #WW2
When a guard at our own embassy turns spy, it's not just a leak-it’s a full-blown breach. Giving Russia and Iran floor plans, diplomat names, and routines is the kind of intel that puts lives on the line. #NationalSecurity #SecurityBreach #Norway apnews.com/article/us-rus…
Look at this absolute bell end wishing harm on the country. He’s okay, but think of all the people whose livelihoods would destroyed by another financial crisis. What a complete wretch.
Best scenario for Britain now is a bond strike / full blown financial crisis. That could precipitate a General Election Alternative is 4 more years of these idiots in government importing the third world and ruining what is left of a once civilised society. Bond strike,…
I'm loving Clem Atlee even more. He was also at Gallipoli and commanded the rearguard compamy holding the beach during the evacuation, and was the second to last man to leave Suvla Bay, the last being his boss, Gen Maude.
He also built Britain's nuclear bomb, helped found NATO, fought a bloody colonial counter-insurgency in Malaya, & sent troops to fight in the Korean war; & many of his domestic reforms were subsequently chipped away. Let's not idealize the Labour Party
He also built Britain's nuclear bomb, helped found NATO, fought a bloody colonial counter-insurgency in Malaya, & sent troops to fight in the Korean war; & many of his domestic reforms were subsequently chipped away. Let's not idealize the Labour Party
80 years ago today Clement Attlee became PM, he founded the NHS and built record numbers of homes. He was one of the best British PM's, strange that no-one talks about admiring his legacy. But then there is no profit in Council Houses and Public Healthcare.
I went into my French butchers and accidentally bought pig's cheeks (I thought they were schnizel, minus the batter - French was not working today, mon dieu). Found a recipe and flashed them up. I have to say they are delicious on rainy day if you have 2 hours to wait...
The UK’s Online Safety Act and NIIIT – Safety or State Surveillance? The OSA and Big Brother Fears 1/25 The Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) aims to make the UK “the safest place online,” but the announcement in the @Telegraph tonight of the of launch of the National Internet…
Horrible migrants are killing Europe, says horrible migrant arriving in Europe
The FM-2 Wildcat fighter plane, recovered from approximately 200 feet (61 meters) of water, crashed into the lake on December 28, 1944.
Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore to take up government communications role theguardian.com/politics/2025/…