Some more of the fascinating stories that have come in over the last week…Hovering across the Pond (Harrier Air Race to New York), The Great Escape, Flak House, Football under fire , A dearly cherished and courageous son, Life in Romford in the Blitz, Gallipoli and My unplanned holiday in
We are also delighted to have the support for Bookworm of Major-General Dair Farrar-Hockley MC. ‘What a marvellous time — during the privations of ‘lockdown’ — to ask us to turn out our family archives and contribute to the BMMHS’s first publication. And no better charity than Blind Veterans UK
The BMMHS talk by Chris Munns Cold War – Royal Navy Submarine Operations scheduled for Wednesday 10th June 2020 has been Cancelled due to Coronavirus.
“Woodbine Willie, Padre Poet and prophet “ A virtual talk on behalf of Thames Valley WFA on Tuesday May 26th at 7.00 p.m Woodbine Willie Linda Parker will be giving another Zoom talk on behalf of Thames Valley WFA on Tuesday May 26th at 7.00 p.m Topic “Woodbine Willie, Padre
Our friends from Mission Fraternite 2020 will be hoisting the flags of the Republic of France and the United Kingdom at the cemetery from sunrise on Wednesday 20th until sunset on Thursday 21st May on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the death of the airmen which occurred on
We are also delighted to have the support for Bookworm of Major-General Dair Farrar-Hockley MC. ‘What a marvellous time — during the privations of ‘lockdown’ — to ask us to turn out our family archives and contribute to the BMMHS’s first publication. And no better charity than Blind Veterans UK
BCCA Newsletter Autumn 2020
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The BMMHS had a successful visit yesterday to the Battle of Britain Bunker the former underground operations room used by No 11 Group Fighter Command RAF during WW2. Fighter aircraft operations were controlled from here throughout the war but most noteably during the Battle of Britain and on D-Day. There is also a new visitors centre opened in March 2018. The tour guide Chris Leworthy was excellent and the day was enjoyed by all. A highly recommended place to visit.
https://battleofbritainbunker.co.uk
The Main Hall, will be redecorated at the time of this April talk by Gary Sheffield. Gary’s talk will go ahead in the next door Function Room. However this has halved our capacity to 50 people for this one talk and all seats have now been reserved. Apologies to those who had hoped to attend. Normal service in the refurbished Main Hall will resume in May for all future talks.
BMMHS is pleased to announce that we have appointed Linda Parker as our Schools Liaison Officer. Linda’s role now includes a focus on establishing links with local schools and colleges with a view to broadening our audiences into a younger generation.
Please if you can provide us with contacts and advice in this area then contact us via info@bmmhs.org
Our previous talks have been sold out but thanks to the help from both Jenny & the Yoga team, we are now moving into the Larger Main Hall, in Woodcote Village Hall.
In order to secure a seat for future events, please contact us on info@bmmhs.org and we will confirm availability.
On Monday 14th October 2019, Wantage held Two Services of Remembrance commemorating the first casualties of the Second World War from the town .
Watch this space!
BCCA Newsletter Winter 2019
BCAA 71 Spring 2019
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An excellent talk followed by a book signing by naval author, Philip K Allan, author of the Alexander Clay series. Following a lifetime’s love of the wooden warships of the Napoleonic era, Philip took a packed house through a fascinating presentation of what it was like to live and work in the navies of the day.
Last night saw the first event of the BMMHS, with a fascinating talk by local historian Bill King, assisted by his wife Flora, on how Britain intended to repel a German invasion in 1940 through the use of ‘underground’ resistance fighters.
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BCCA Newsletter Winter 2019
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On 31 March 1921, the RAAF was formed as an independent service from the Army, making it the second-oldest air force in the world.
The RAAF has its origins in the Australian Flying Corps, which served in the Middle East and European theatres during the First World War.
Thank you to Barbara Taylor of The Western Front Association for kindly announcing the formation of the British Modern Military History Society to members at the Thames Valley Branch meeting on Thursday 28th March 2019.
