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willie862.bsky.social
Former RAF mechanical genius (TG5) with a thing for military history. Proud dad and grandad. Volunteer for CWGC and TBAG.
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🗓️ #OTD in 1944 – Allied D-Day planners spot the first anti-invasion beach obstacles appearing on Normandy beaches. #NavalHistory 🧵 They are near Courseulles-sur-Mer and Bernières-sur-Mer – Juno Beach (🗺️ base map via Gov't of Canada). ▶️ www.coppsurvey.uk/latest-news/normandys-beach-obstacles

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1/ Since I've been getting some new followers lately, it might be interesting to link to some of my research and Youtube talks. A favorite: with @seanboy.bsky.social and Charles C. Roberts, we put forgotten people back into the story of Dead Man's Corner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwn...

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

If you've not yet pre-ordered #EagleDays, you can get 25% off the RRP! Use the code 'PREORDER25' at the @waterstones.bsky.social online checkout (website or app). You better get your chocks away quickly - this one-off deal which expires very soon! #WPreorder www.waterstones.com/book/eagle-d...

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Lol this sign "Do not bring food into the library Food residue will attract mice Mice will acquire knowledge in the library Get into university Then replace you" 😂

submitted 7 days ago • 47 comments

✨GIVEAWAY✨ Smokes has taken over my CUP delivery box so it’s time for a giveaway of 2 paperback copies of Blue Helmet Bureaucrats! UK and EU addresses only pls (soz global pals!). RT & like for entry. Will randomly select the winners next Sat. 🩵💙🩵

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Kent Battle of Britain Museum has less than a month to get the money together to keep these #BattleOfBritain aircrew medals in the hands of the public. Please consider giving anything you can in the 85th anniversary year of this iconic campaign. #FinancingTheFew www.justgiving.com/campaign/med...

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More content coming up on WW2TV

submitted 25 days ago • 3 comments

Today's the day, it's back! #6nations #rugby

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I can't believe it's been 20 years. You are always remembered. #XV179 #Hilton22 #LestWeForget #perarduaadastra

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I had the misfortune of watching a video on YT about Omaha Beach by a tour guide (not one I know). It was so riddled with errors, misunderstandings and duff history, I decided to do this show on WW2TV tomorrow. www.youtube.com/live/jnxn6HN...

submitted 28 days ago • 6 comments

While recently reading through SHAEF files related to POW camps I came across a report on what Allied troops uncovered at Buchenwald. A grim but necessary reminder of a horror that still haunts us. #HMD2025 1/3

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

submitted 29 days ago • 1092 comments

Currently, 15% off my books just now using code BOOKSALES15 www.lulu.com/spotlight/jo...

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Just watched this at the cinema. Very good film.

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

While the wind is blowing outside, may as well get comfy. 😉 Microwave burger, beer and a good film.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

211 survivors of the Blücher were sent to Stobs PoW Camp near Hawick, a special train arriving with them on 10 Mar 1915. The became a thorn in the side of the camp authority as some made attempts to escape. One of the first breakouts saw 4 escapees depart on a train for Edinburgh in broad daylight.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

thread 🧵 Auschwitz had always been on my list of places to visit. Having a mum and dad who lived alongside a big Jewish community in London and hearing stories from a young age attracted my attention. School history covered it and my interest deepened 1/

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

A fantastic thread from @spitfirefilly.bsky.social Most definitely worthy of your reading time.

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

This thread is based on a thread I posted to Twitter earlier in 2018. The aim of this thread is to highlight the importance of recording wartime sites and structures in detail. A lot of information can be gathered simply by taking the time to investigate #pillboxes further.

submitted 35 days ago • 1 comment

Save The Date! Join us at Cotswold Airport to celebrate 50 Years of XX894 on the Easter bank holiday weekend. Get your tickets now via the website. Hurry, they are already selling fast! #Buccaneer

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