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Arthur’s Tale – Part XI

I was promoted to the rank of Corporal and put in charge of propello

Arthur’s Tale – Part X

When on guard duty at night we also had to wear long sleeved jackets

Arthur’s Tale – Part IX

We eventually disembarked in Calcutta and spent a very sticky sweaty

Arthur’s Tale – Part VIII

We were taken to Worli Camp a huge air force camp entirely under can

Arthur’s Tale – Part VII

Every day each of the troopships lowered paravanes over the side.

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Sold at Auction: Hitler’s Phone

An iconic telephone used by Adolf Hitler during World War II has just sold at a US auction for $243,000 (£195,744). Auction house Alexander Historical Auctions in Maryland, USA, described t

Arthur’s Tale – Part VI

They had a crossing the line ceremony but only the officers took par

Arthur’s Tale – Part V

The seasickness phase lasted for seven days, during which time some

Arthur’s Tale – Part IV

While this was going on we were being told our duties. Two men wer

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REGIMENTAL DAY, Commemorating the Actions of the: 15th (The King’s) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars). [15th (Kin

Today, Wednesday the 21st December 2016 is the 208th Anniversary of the Battle of Sahagun which was Fought during the Corunna Campaign of the Peninsular War. c.1808 - 14. Celebrated since by

Arthur’s Tale – Part III

Our course was to last seven weeks, six weeks intensive training, le

Arthur’s Tale – Part II

Because an airfield is so big we all had bicycles to get from place