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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 03/03/2025

You don't have to wear a suit in wartime – but if you do, make it like this one 🕴️ Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously wore what he called a romper suit during his visit to the White House. Read more 👇

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PM Winston Churchill and the WW2 siren suit he wore on a visit to the White House

Wartime leaders have historically chosen practicality over formality, much like Churchill's famous boiler suit.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 14/02/2025

It has been 80 years since one of WW2’s most controversial bombing missions that saw British and American bombers level Dresden The attack was contentious as it happened so close to the end of the war and for its brutality Read more🔗 brnw.ch/21wQH6p

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When hell broke loose: Eighty years since the controversial bombing of Dresden

Between 13 and 15 February 1945, nearly 4,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on the city of Dresden by RAF and USAF bombers.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 04/02/2025

🗣️ “This is World War Three, mate.” ✈️ The brand-new series of Top Guns: Inside the RAF takes off tonight. The series gives a behind-the-scenes view of frontline missions, while blending in moments of life more relatable to civilians. Read more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wQsQJ

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This is World War Three, mate – Top Guns: Inside The RAF shows duality of military life

Channel 4's Top Guns: Inside the RAF documents frontline missions across three continents.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The Forgotten Battle: The Armed Forces' uncomfortable history with its gay personnel. This special report by my friend @jameswharton.bsky.social is incredibly moving. Not to be missed. 📺 Watch in full on the @forcesnews.com YouTube channel 🔗 brnw.ch/21wQszk

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The Forgotten Battle

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 31/01/2025

"The best person for the job needs to be put into the role"🗣️ While many people believe there's total equality across the Armed Forces, Steve Prest @fightingsailor says that's not always the case. Find out more here👇

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DEI: Divisive woke nonsense or mission-critical maximisation of human resources

The Armed Forces are missing out if they fail to put the right people in the right roles, argues former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 27/01/2025

Despite concerns to the contrary. A video highlighting the remarkable achievements of the black airmen and ground crew of Tuskegee during the Second World War will remain in the US Air Force training programme, according to Pete Hegseth, the new US Defence Secretary. Find out more here👇

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This will not stand: US Defence Secretary reinstates Tuskegee Airmen history in USAF training

Senator Pete Hegseth responded swiftly to call by fellow Republican Senator Katie Boyd Britt to reinstate the archive videos.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 23/01/2025

A song that appears in The Six Triple Eight has been nominated for Best Original Song at the 2025 #Oscars. The Tyler Perry/Netflix film celebrates the extraordinary achievements of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. More here🔗

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Oscars nomination for film that celebrates the extraordinary women of the Six Triple Eight

The Netflix film tells the extraordinary story of the predominantly black women of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 24/01/2025

A new film written and acted by Royal Marine veterans portrays the sacrifices made by soldiers 🎞️ Sunray: Fallen Soldier, which was described as a “compellingly visceral story of revenge”, is available on-demand platforms Read more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wQdCk

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Sunray: Fallen Soldier – brutal thriller by Royal Marines veterans explores effects of PTSD

Sunray: Fallen Solider will be on digital video on-demand platforms from 24 January.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

1 SAS had a 'parachute padre' who won a Military Cross for bravery during #WW2. I spoke with author and military historian Damien Lewis and the Rev Andrew McLuskey (the padre's son) about the profound impact Padre Fraser McLuskey had on the men of 1 SAS. 🔗 www.forcesnews.com/feature/man-...

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The man of god among the men of war: How 1 SAS's 'parachute padre' grappled with his role

Padre Fraser McLuskey served with Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne and SSM Reg Seekings during the Second World War.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Lt Col Charity E Adams-Earley overcame racial prejudice to lead the famous 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1945, which is currently being depicted in the @netflix.com film #SixTripleEight @forcesnews.com has looked back on her extraordinary life. 🔗 www.forcesnews.com/services/arm...

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Charity Adams: The true story of the highest-ranked black female officer of Second World War

Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams was the first officer of colour to lead a female battalion overseas during a time of war.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 13/01/2025

Earning the first stripe and becoming a lance corporal is the first shot at promotion in the British Army 🪖 Over seven weeks, BFBS Forces News was granted exclusive access to the latest Junior NCO cadre at British Forces Cyprus 📺 Watch in full 👇

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Earning Your Stripes: A Soldier's First Step Up The Ranks

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Today in 1942 Operation Postmaster took place. The heroic exploits on the mission inspired the Guy Ritchie film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 📽️ But who were the real men behind the operation?

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The real Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare agents were hated – but they didn't care

Despite their heroism being celebrated in Guy Ritchie's latest film, SOE agents were looked down upon by those in power during WW2.

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BFBS Forces News @forcesnews.com · 13/01/2025

We’re here! 🎉 BFBS Forces News is excited to have joined millions around the world and have officially launched on BlueSky 🦋 See what other military accounts have also made the jump 🔗

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New year, new social media platform as BFBS Forces News joins Bluesky

The innovative platform offers a fresh way to engage with our content and stay updated on the latest military news and events.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Santa, the world's most famous aviator, doesn't take on the pressures of delivering millions of presents on Christmas Eve alone – he is supported by festive RAF and USAF personnel on the ground and in the air 🎅🏼 🎄 🎁

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Norad's holiday heroes: How RAF and USAF personnel team up to help Santa at Christmas

Luckily Santa doesn't have to take on the pressures of delivering millions of presents on Christmas Eve alone.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Whenever I watch a trailer for the #SixTripleEight film I'm moved to tears. The latest one is particularly moving. I wrote about the extraordinary women here 👉 www.forcesnews.com/women/six-tr... 👈 and have been enamoured with them ever since. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Thq...

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The Six Triple Eight | Official Trailer | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The features I write are often very serious but there will always be a stage in the process where I write something frivolous like 'headline vibes' or 'add URL here, obvs'. Please tell me I'm not the only one 😶

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Very British Problems @soverybritish.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Brits giving glowing reviews: “I didn't mind it” “Not too bad at all” “Did the trick” “Yeah, pretty good” “Better than expected” “Fine overall” “Better than a kick in the teeth” “Decent” “I’ve seen worse” “It was alright” “No real complaints” “I ate most of it” “Yep, okay”

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Alexander Walters @a-walters.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Well this is refreshing. Hello 👋🏼 BlueSky. I do journo things and hope to keep doing so. #Journalism

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Frontline Ukrainian journalist Roman Pahulych shares his story of surviving a Russian shell attack with BFBS Forces News' Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton. www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/excl...

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Exclusive: Frontline Ukrainian journalist who survived Russian shell attack shares his story

The journalist shared his story with BFBS Forces News' Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton in Kyiv on the latest Sitrep episode.

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I'm Laura, a Features Editor from the sticks. I write military-focused articles that (hopefully) make people think, "Huh, I didn't know that!" I enjoy losing myself in history, especially the extraordinary sacrifices made by people during #WW2. Find my stuff here www.forcesnews.com/feature 😊

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

For all who remember the Janet Online / Janet Friends days, this was my signature created by the incredibly talented @unhunhash.bsky.social 👌🏼 #JanFam

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John O'Connell @jdpoc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#Trump: “You’re not gonna post that are you? I didn’t have my hair on.” Musk: “Of course not.” Musk: …

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I was the first person to put the bins out earlier and was left feeling terribly grown up and worried I’d got the wrong day in equal measure 😬

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

This is THE main moment I caught Janet Jackson's attention and said thank you to her. I had a thousand words I wanted to say but I knew I would only have one shot at fully getting her attention so I went for it! Her response was beautiful 🥰 #TVR25

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Whenever people ask me about the feature I'm most proud of writing I always mention the women of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. They were extraordinary soldiers. In December, Netflix's film Six Triple Eight will celebrate their remarkable achievements. www.forcesnews.com/women/six-tr...

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Six Triple Eight: The pioneering black women who made US military history

BFBS Forces News pays homage to the predominantly black military women whose vital work during WW2 has largely gone unnoticed

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Laura Skitt @lauraskitt.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I used to really enjoy Twitter but since Elon stole it from us like a playground bully it’s not a very pleasant place to be most of the time. So here I am hoping to make this what Twitter once was. So far there are a LOT of cat posts which I’m thrilled about 🙂

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