When Guy Gibson’s leave was cancelled he was dismayed to discover that he had been posted to HQ No 5 Group. He had been hoping that he would be given duties linked with operations during thus time as he was to be rested from operational flying. It now seemed that this would be unlikely.

This dismay was, however, short-lived as he was soon summoned to the office of Air Vice-Marshal the Hon Ralph Cochrane, AOC No 5 Group, who asked him if he would be prepared to do one more trip. He,...

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4th June 1982: 2 Para occupy the undefended Bluff Cove and Fitzroy

In Everlasting Memory of The
Following Members of the British Armed Forces
And Government Officials Who Lost Their Lives
During 2011
Whilst On Active Service In Afghanistan


Private John King
1 Bn The Yorkshire Regiment. 30 December 2011

Squadron Leader Anthony Downing
Royal Air Force. 23 December 2011

Captain Tom Jennings
Royal...

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3rd June 1991: IRA men shot dead by British army

Three IRA gunmen have been shot dead by the army in Northern Ireland.
Soldiers opened fire on their car as it drove through the village of Coagh in County Tyrone.

It was hit by a hail of about 200 bullets, before crashing and bursting into flames.

The attack is believed to have been carried out by a specialist covert team acting on intelligence.

Police said the men were on their way...