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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Joy Lofthouse

Joy Lofthouse flew Spitfires with the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during WWII. This short film [edited from her whole interview] is thanks to the support...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Bob Brand

Bob Brand had a remarkable career in aviation. Starting out in the RAF he finds himself on Sunderland Flying Boats and on the Berlin Airlift...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Gladys Yates

We met Gladys when she visited the Luton primary school as part of the education we’re creating around the significance of the Second World War...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bill Price

World War 2 Veteran who volunteered for the Territorial Army before serving for the 76th Anti-Aircraft Brigade at one of the Mulberry Harbours during...
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Jack Lyon

Jack Lyon was captured and taken POW when his Whitley bomber crashed over Germany. He was taken to Stalag Luft III 
Jack Lyon: RAF Navigator,... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Civilian - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Margaret Pawley

Margaret Pawley  spent her time in Egypt and Italy helping to code and decode messages. Margaret Pawley’s incredible experience as a SOE operative in mainland...
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RAF - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Marian Jones

When she was evacuated as a child she ended up meeting a FANY and was impressed with what she heard. When she was able to...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Eric Conway

Eric Conway provides a fantastic interview detailing his service as a Second World war Submariner. It's a no-holds barred account, full of emotion and humour....
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Ted Verbiest

Ted is the first to admit he had a lovely war. He was one of the first in line when the recruiting office opened and...
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William Walker

William Walker was the oldest surviving veteran of the Battle of Britain.
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Army - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Stephen Murtagh

Stephen Murtagh was serving as a dog handler in 5 Rifles when he lost his leg to an IED in Afghanistan. He was just 20...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Hester Hopkins

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. From Blitz driver to FANY officer: Hester’s six-and-a-half-year wartime journey of grit, camaraderie... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Mary Clive

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. From teenage FANY driver to calm under fire: Mary’s coming-of-age amid bombs, long... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Mary Soames

Published thanks to a grant from the Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. From bread-van ambulances to Army colonel: Mary Soames’ remarkable rise through war, command... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - The Aden Emergency

Barry Andrews

Barry Andrews introduces his time as a Royal Engineer where he was first posted in Germany. After this initial posting, he volunteered himself to Aden... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Most Popular Talking Points

Recommended Veteran Interviews

Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
Go to Veteran Profile >

By Service

Recommended Projects

Women of the Army (1949-92)

In 2024, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we proudly added 30 female voices to the Legasee Archive...
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