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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Garry Garretts

Squadron Leader Garry Garretts flew on the Berlin Airlift as part of a 30 year RAF career. He's one of a handful of people to...
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Rex Sheppard

I went to Korea a boy and came back a man". Watch Rex talk about his experiences in some of the worst fighting conditions since...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Sid and Jim

Sid Parsonage and Jim Weston first met each other on the Berlin Airlift in 1948. 65 years later they reminisce about their experiences. An RAF...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Ken Weaden

On the Berlin Airlift, Ken Weadon flew 290 return trips to Gatow based on a shift system which could have started any time of day....
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Harriet Wright

Harriet Wright gives a lovely account of her time as a Siganller in the Wrens. Stationed in Ilfracombe she would receive signals from North Africa......
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RAF - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Fred Gardiner

Fred Gardiner’s Lancaster bomber was shot down over occupied Belgium and surviving the drop he evades capture with the help of a local resistance network....
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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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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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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 - Our Secret War (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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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Mildred Schutz

Mildred Schutz was in a reserved occupation when she joined the FANY in 1941. Initially she served as a civilian secretary at SOE HQ on...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Garry Burns

Born multiracial to a place of austerity, Garry Burns transitioned seamlessly into the Royal Navy and later, the Merchant Navy. Garry Burns shares an...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Audrey Smith

Audrey was a Colonel in the WRAC and is now a Life Vice President of the association. At university, Audrey joined the Officer Training... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Edward Rogers

A lucky WWII seaman details what it was like to be stranded at sea after being torpedoed - and still survive. Edward Rogers, known...
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John Clarke

John Clarke gives a brutal and compelling account of his experiences as an infantryman with The Black Watch during the Second World War. Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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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 - 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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Edward Redmond

Paddy Redmond gives a frank account of his time in Korea with the Middlesex Regiment. As a former Commando, he was happy to be called...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Sue Westlake

Lt Col Sue Westlake spent much of her time in the WRAC as a Selection Officer. It was a long and distinguished career. Sue gives...
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Most Popular Talking Points

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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!
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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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