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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Bob Frost

Bob Frost flew Wellington Bombers with 150 Squadron. On the 16th September 1942, he was shot down over occupied Belgium and became an RAF evader....
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Army - Military Musicians

John Huggins

John Huggins was the serving Corps secretary at CAMUS, and was a great help in ensuring we had a successful project. An extremely accomplished musician,...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Jeff York

Far reaches and new challenges, Jeff York served as a Sonar operator during his underwater voyage aboard HMS Spartan in the Falklands War. Jeff...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Paul Dilks

Paul not only provided us with lots of detail, he also shared some excellent photographs. Please check them out in the gallery. Paul Dilks recounts...
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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

George Duffee

Capt George Duffee was a Captain pilot in the RAF. Returning from a bombing raid, his plane is shot up over Holland and he bails...
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Army - Military Musicians

Paul Wilman

Paul Wilman joined the military to become a musician. But in 1984, music played second fiddle to an emergency. He joined the military to become...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Malcolm Farrow

Malcom shares his vivid memories and experiences of his time with the Navy in the Falklands where he specialised in communications and electronic warfare....
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Leslie Jenkins

Leslie has shared some wonderful photos from his time onboard. Check them in the gallery. An amazing newfound volunteer on the SS Canberra, Leslie Jenkins...
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Army - The Aden Emergency

Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson gives an emotional account of his service with the Northumberland Fusiliers during the Aden Emergency. Surviving Aden’s volatile streets and Belfast’s Troubles, the...
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George Parsons

George missed the St Nazaire raid by the good fortune of being recently married. There's a nice picture of No2 Commando in his gallery. George...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Vic Bignall

Vic Bignall joined the Royal Navy during World War II and found himself on LCT 2453 for the D-Day landings. LCT coxswain who landed 6th...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Alec ‘Ernest’ Kellaway

Alec Kellaway is the only veteran in our archive to have been involved the Spanish Civil war. What make that more remarkable is that he...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lewis Trinder

Joining the Navy on his 18th birthday, Lewis Trinder experienced so much of the war, from navigating the swells of the Atlantic to DDay Lewis...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Lincoln

John Lincoln was working in his father’s funeral parlour when he was called to do his National Service. His day job proved the perfect training...
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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Bob Maloubier

Bob Maloubier was a world renowned saboteur and weapons trainer in the SOE. He provides a fantastic account of his service. Bob Maloubier gives an...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Gordon Westwell

Gordon Westwell an Aircraft Engineer on the Berlin Airlift recalls the only fatal crash at Wunstorf which, effected the way he did his job afterwards...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Peter Steele

Peter shares his unique experiences of going from P&O bar manager to delivering troops to the Falklands with SS Canberra. Peter was 18 when...
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Navy - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Ron Stephens NAVY

Ron Stephens was a crew member of HMS Tarana, a special duties ship operating between Gibraltar and the South of France. HMS Tarana was a...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Harry Hawkesworth

Harry is one of the Glosters that was captured at the Battle of the Imjin. Despite his charming demeanour, 65 years later, the memories still...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Stan Hoare

Thanks to the Royal Navy's 'Pembroke House' for introducing me to Stan. The eventful naval service of a radar rating during World War II. Office...
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Most Popular Talking Points

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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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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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