There is an interesting video about this operation which can be seen by following this link. https://biltongbru.wixsite.com/ww2-saaf-heritage The video titled ‘The Men Who Went to Warsaw’ is near the bottom of the page, and features input from some of the…
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We get several requests like this. If you can, please help Luca. Robin Hollamby. ISA National Vice-Chairman I am an Italian documentary filmmaker and international researcher. I’m currently writing an essay on a Fascist propaganda movie called “Harlem” shot in…
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The Last Flight of KH158 H 31 Squadron South African Air Force. The Squadron insignia is shown below. The moto ‘Absquue Metu’ is Latin for ‘Without Fear’ The war in Italy had been on going since 3rd September 1943, involving…
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The Field of Remembrance I am Brenda Jeram, the Chair Lady of East Hants Branch. On Wednesday 6th November I and my two companions went up to Chelsea where as a surprise they had booked an apartment close to the…
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40 Commando return to Albania October 2009Houndforce 2 Retrieved from the archive box passed to me by Maureen when I took up the role as magazine editor. Most of the focus of the Italian Campaign is quite rightly on Sicily…
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Following Uncle Barry’s Footsteps During the winter of 2018/19 I suggested to my brother and sister that it would be timely to show our respects to our Uncle (service no. 14612177) on the 75th anniversary of his death by visiting…
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After breakfast at the hotel, we boarded the bus to Horse Guards Parade to join up with fellow members of the Italy star Association to take part in the march. It was a bright crisp morning, just right for the…
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Remembrance Commemorations in London November 7th saw the start of the annual remembrance commemorations in London, with the opening of the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. After, Maureen Hanlan & I were delighted to represent the Association at…
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The Royal British Legion was responsible for the very moving Festival of Remembrance held at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 9th November. There were packed afternoon and evening events. HM The Queen, together with many members of her family,…
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ISA President John Dennett on one of his many school visits John who is President of the Liverpool RBL Branch in action during the 2019 Poppy Appeal.