Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

As so often before on the courage and determination of British men and women serving our country the fate of many nations rest.

- Tony Blair's address to the nation (20 March)

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Military Word Of The Day

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Today in Military History

September 17

1940:

Operation Sea Lion postponed until further notice

1944:

BOULOGNE, 1944, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 44)

1944:

Operation Market Garden. Bridges at Veghel, Grave and Nijmegen are captured, but only temporarily at Arnhem

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