Ex-RAF/USAF Exchange Navigator & MOD warrior. Co-author of From Brooklands to Brize, centennial history of No 10 Squadron. Ex-Tenor with @Cambridge_Phil chorus.
Joined February 2011
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We're proud of the lifesaving work our volunteers do in the Channel – we make no apology for it. Those we rescue are vulnerable people in danger & distress. Each of them is someone’s father, mother, son or daughter - every life is precious. This is why we launch:
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Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇲🇰 North Macedonia on their Independence Day!
#WeAreNATO 🤝 @MKmissionNATO
ALT North Macedonian soldiers holding their national flag during the Immediate Response 25 military exercise. Photo by Army of the Republic of North Macedonia.
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The most unusual RAF flying badge? 🧐
Flt Lt Harry Keenan was the 10 Sqn Adjutant at RAF Melbourne. He flew on ops (unofficially) a lot so, in 1944, the unit had an aircrew half-wing specially made up, embroidered with the letters 'FA' ...which probably meant Flying Adjutant!😂
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Welcome home, Artemis II. 🌕 #moonjoy
(📸 San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Swan Lake // © Erik Tomasson)
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Share far & wide.
All Eyes On Iran.
Erfan Soltani is scheduled to be executed by hanging in Iran in 48 hours.
He was arrested in Karaj on January 9 for taking part in the protests. His family was given just 10 minutes to say goodbye. No lawyer. No fair trial. Days later, the Islamic regime sentenced him to death.
Reports now warn the regime is preparing public hangings to terrorize the population. More than 10,000 protesters have been arrested since the start of the 2026 uprising. Many could face the same fate.
The only thing this regime fears is global scrutiny.
Be their voice. Share their names. Expose these crimes. Silence is a death sentence.
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Once again, Trump wants to take Greenland. And once again, IT’S PRIVATE EYE WEEK!
New edition in shops and with subscribers from Wednesday.
(From Eye 1503, August 2019)
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Please repost everyone. This is Putin’s war. What it has done to Ukraine and what it is doing to basic notions of humanity. Yet there are some out there who support it and blame thé Ukrainians. Not just Farage. Lots of others too.
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Imagine you're driving normally on the highway when suddenly... a "superhero" beaver appears, dragging a massive Christmas tree right across the road, forcing an entire line of trucks to slam on the brakes and wait patiently for "him" to cross! 🦫🎄🚚🤣
This is hands-down the most unexpected and hilarious Christmas scene of the year!
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A large flash mob was held in Paris, gathering 100 musicians at the same time to perform a world-famous Ukrainian carol by composer Mykola Leontovych, who was persecuted by the Russians.
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Today we remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and reflect on the countless lives touched by their courage and bravery.
From the Tower of London, Air Specialist 1 Hampton from @RAFMusic plays The Last Post.
On this day, remembering my maternal grandfather, Pvt William Lawrence, 1st Gordons, lost in the withdrawal from the field at Le Cateau, early 27 August 1914. No known grave.
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Every repost will boost Afghan women’s voices and undermine the Taliban’s misogynistic aim of silencing women and girls
It’s the very least you could do @UN @UN_Women
Voice of hope
Please listen to afghan woman and share her voices and stand with solidarity with her.
@SonyaDouglas
@Serena_Partrick
@DalgetySusan
@runthinkwrite
@jk_rowling
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For every retweet of this post, I will donate £1 to the @VC_and_GC_Assoc up to £50,000.
Time is running out following @I_W_M’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery.
Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.
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Those, my friends, are the Red Arrows coming over St Paul's Cathedral just now for #VEDay80
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Today at 1:45pm, subject to weather, serviceability, and operational requirements, RAF aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe.
#VEDay80
Wait for the hamburger!
"Whatever happens with Ukraine peace talks, Moscow seems determined to forge a new partnership with America." Our latest report from Moscow. @BBCNews
