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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

A plethora of films on today - A Matter of Life & Death @BBCTwo 10.15am Lifeboat @Film4 11am Sailor of the King @Film4 12.55pm Went The Day Well @TalkingPicsTV 4pm Mosquito Squadron @BBCTwo 4.25pm The Great Escape @BBCTwo 5.55pm @FightingOnFilm @WeHaveWaysPod @For_Film_Fans 👍

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For Thu's @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, where I post up unfinished sketches from my schooldays ART portfolio in the early/mid 80's, these one's are from across the decades. @James1940 @almurray @Normandy661944 @TJGodden @BattlefieldGD #IndependentCompany 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Something different for todays @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, where I post up unfinished sketches from my schooldays in the early/mid 80's, some Allies & German aircraft profiles. @James1940 @almurray @Normandy661944 @TJGodden @BattlefieldGD #IndependentCompany 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sent an e-mail. Had an automated response saying she works Mon & Wed's, so hopefully she'll pick it up tomorrow. Will just wait then. Thanks. 👍

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Todays @WeHaveWaysPod #FestSechs #ARTillery CLUB, is from my unfinished sketches out of my ART portfolio from my schooldays in the early/mid 80's, this time from my fav book when I was a child, Conrads War. #IndependentCompany #WNTL 👍✏️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank you, hopefully so. Will contact them soon. 👍

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Thank you for that, luckily got his service record at the start of the year. Will have another look at the link, plus hopefully the museum itself. 👍

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hi Ian, do they hold records for the 5th Batt Royal Norfolk Regt? It's my great uncle's unit, who was captured at the fall of Singapore & spent over 3 & half yrs in captivity.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

..Recce Corps, RAC, assisted in closing the Falaise Gap. He was KIA on 20th Sept '44 during Op Market Garden at woods near Luyksgestel & is buried at the CWGC Cemetery in Mierlo, sadly, by the time my grandfather received this letter, his youngest brother of 9/10 serving, had been killed. #RIP 🌺

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#OTD 22nd August 1944, my great uncle, Wilfred James Hall, from Cwmbran, South Wales, wrote his last letter to his brother, Thomas (my grandfather), who was with No.1 Army Commando out in India/Ceylon/Burma, whilst Wilfred's unit were on a "well needed day for maintenance", after the 53rd Regt..

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

#OTD 25th July '44 My great uncle was on Operation Wildhorn lll to pick up V2 paraphernalia & insert/extract Polish VIP's connected with the Warsaw Uprising & Government in Exile, from their base in Italy to Poland. Was awarded the DFM & Polish Cross of Valour @WeHaveWaysPod @James1940 @almurray 👍🫡👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Brilliant stuff, chaps, thoroughly enjoyed that, thanks for answering my questions, appreciate it, should do a part 2, maybe? Can't bloody wait for the next series, already have withdrawal symptoms. See you at the WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk FEST in Sept for a drink. All the best. 👍😉👏

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The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Out today! The Series 3 Finale of The Forgotten War Podcast is live. Join historians Jack Bowsher and Rob Lyman as they answer your brilliant listeners' questions on the brutal Burma Campaign. From tactics to tech, we wrap up an incredible series. Listen now! #BurmaCampaign #WWII #Podcast

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

OTD 22nd May 1940, my grandfather was wounded (GSW Thigh) at Bodø airfield by a German aircraft attacking their Coy HQ, whilst with the original (No.2) #IndependentCompany Was taken to the local hospital, then evacuated back to Scapa Flow, early June, then onto Meanskirk Hosp, Glasgow. 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

#OTD 10th May 1940, my grandfather embarked on MV Royal Ulsterman, at Leith (travelling from Ballykinler on the 8th), after volunteering for the newly raised Independent Companies ready to sail from the Forth of Firth, across the North Sea to Bodø, in Norway, to fight the Germans. #Respect 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Massive good luck to everybody taking part in the @LondonMarathon today. Luckily done 2 (2011/2015), going for the hattrick in '19, but several serious med diagnosis' stopped that, worse luck. If u have the chance, go for it, what absolute amazing experience, miss those times. 👍🏃‍♂️😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

#OTD 25th Apr 1940, No.2 Independent Company was raised & assembled in Ballykinler, N Ireland, where my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, was to volunteer for, from his parent unit, No.2 Monmouthshire Regt., that saw service in Norway & his eventual pathway to the ARMY Commandos, that summer. 🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Absolutely delighted & very very pleased to have received my commissioned artwork from the talented @TJGodden, from photos & stories of my grandfather, in Burma with No.1 Army Commando, seen here, with his pet monkey, Jacko, the units mascot. Thanks, Tim. #UnitedWeConquer 👍🗡🐒

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

#OTD 17th Apr 1945, a mates great uncle, Harry Langford Bell, of the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was to be awarded a DCM for his brave actions on that day near Argenta, Italy. Believe it was originally put forward for a higher award, pls read his citation, amazing bravery. 🫡 #Respect

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Absolutely thrilled to receive my commissioned Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife (1st pattern etched) from John Hamilton of Hamilton Daggers of Glasgow, in memory of my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, 4076248 of No.1 ARMY Commando, No.2 Independent Company & No.2 Monmouthshire Regt. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Been lucky enough to commission an artwork by Wisdom Art Prints about great uncle John Appleby's involvement on the special mission, Operation Wildhorn lll, it's of the aircraft they were on, KG477, that flew from their base in Italy, to a beetfield in Poland, late July'44. Really pleased with it.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

#OTD in 82, my grandfather sadly passed away, aged only 63, taken too early, I was only 12yrs old at the time, we used to visit him & nan nearly every weekend with mam when I was a nipper, upto Cwmbran. He was my hero, even before I knew what he done in #WW2 www.facebook.com/share/p/1H6W... #UWC 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Very proud to receive the ARCTIC STAR from the MOD, on behalf of the family & in memory of my grandfather, Pte Thomas Hall, from Cwmbran, South Wales, 4076248, for his service in Norway in May/June 1940, whilst with the 2nd Independent Company & part of Scissors Force. #ARCTICSTAR 🎖🫡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy #Valentines    Day TANK. Great @TankMuseum visit via our base in Weymouth, Nov '22, of the @WeHaveWaysPod #IC groups, @SWIC3945 @bristol_ic @DorsetsIC @WHW_NorthernIC @WHW_westmidsIC #Community 👍❤️🥀🥂😉👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Can't believe it's been 2 years since dad passed away. I'm still in shock of him not being here, saw/spoke to him virtually every day, walking to the shop, going up the bookies, coming around the house for a cuppa, chat & watch some sport. We are all missing you, dad. Love you. ❤️🏇😓

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

#OTD 31st Jan 1945, at the Battle of Hill 170 Kangaw, Burma, Lt. George Knowland, No.1 Army Cdo, was to earn a #VC for his actions defending their position. It was said to be the most decisive action of the 3rd Arakan Campaign. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡 facebook.com/share/p/h4sJzv…x.com/i/status/148...58

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#OTD 19th Jan 1944, Harry Langford Bell (a mates great uncle), of the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, was to earn a Military Medal for his bravery, at the Battle of Garigliano, in Italy. See attached post and images. #Respect 🫡 www.facebook.com/share/p/15xF...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

My grandfather (far right) with his comrades from the British No.1 Army Commando unit out in Burma with their Slouch Hat's on. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

My grandfather was on this landing, thankfully unopposed (they didn't know at the time, tho), with his pet monkey key, Jacko. Also, you can see the US M1 Garand & their advance over the next few days, via their WD & map (latter from COPP survey). @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social #UnitedWeConquer 🗡🐒

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

#OTD 3rd Jan 1945, my grandfathers unit, No.1 Army Cdo (along with the rest of 3 Cdo Bde) landed on Akyab on the Arakan coastline, as part of Operation Lightning, to secure vital port & airstrips for future operations against the Japanese. #UnitedWeConquer 🗡🐒 youtu.be/z4CDQ202XzE?...

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Happy New Year. Wishing You All A Joyful New Year. It's been a tough year, missing dad a lot & own med concerns ongoing. Thank you for your friendship, laughter & support. All the best. @newportrfc.bsky.social @WeHaveWaysPod #Diolchynfawr #Community #Family 👍🎊🍾🥂😉🏉🖤🧡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Birthday Memories for my grandfather, Thomas Hall, who was born #OTD in 1918. He sadly passed away in 1982, when I was only 12, but he is in my thoughts daily and will always be remembered by the family. Miss and love you, Gramps. #UnitedWeConquer #RIP 🗡

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

HMS Ajax was eventually broken up at Cashmores Ltd., in my hometown of Newport, South Wales, on the banks of the River Usk, just across from where I live. Unfortunately, whilst sailing there, it ran aground at the mouth of the estuary of the river.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

One of his 3 Bronze Stars, I believe, was for heroism in rescuing comrades from a swollen river in Dec '44, near the Clervaux area. Had some great nights with them & some Calavados,wish I noted down all of their anecdotes.Good memories. Respect 🥉 digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewconten… page 171

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

#OTD 1944, Robert W Pocklington, a PFC from a Special Pioneer Platoon Troop, 2nd Batt. 110th Infantry Regt., 28th Div, was awarded a Bronze Star for heroism during the Battle of the Bulge. Here he is on the right, with a Hank Schrijver, who I both met on a Normandy tour in '89.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

A chap from my hometown of Newport, S Wales, John Wallace 'Tubby' Liinton VC DSO DSC was HMS Pandora's commander for nearly 3 years, up until the summer of 1941, originally out in the Far East, in Hong Kong, then over to the Med.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

A big thanks to Peter Finch for hosting the @wehaveways.bsky.social 's Zoom social tonight, a good few familiar faces on there, waffling on about our favourite subject, the SWW. Onwards & upwards. Well done, sir.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

#OTD 2nd Dec '44, the John Harvey, exploded in Bari harbour, full of mustard gas. My great uncle, John Appleby RAFVR, was with his unit, 267 Pegasus Squadron at their airfield base about 5km's away, the blast blew in the windows of the control tower & aerodrome. share.google/XNY8SKiWg3qoWt…

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Monsters of Rock 1984 AC/DC U2 Stereophonics Manic Street Preachers

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Interesting, might have to have a look at this, but can't remember if I have it ir not or was it the British, head shot, sorry, brain fog lingering.

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npteggchaser69.bsky.social @npteggchaser69.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Forgot to say, its been delivered, thank you. Cracking book, will enjoyed colouring this in, got to make sure I get the right colours now, do like the little statement of "Drawn by a Human, not AI", well done sir. Might do the C47 in the colours of my great uncles unit, 267 Pegasus Squadron.

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