Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

Ministry of Defence
In just 50 days’ time the whole nation will come together to remember the sacrifices made on D-Day and thank the veterans of the Normandy Landings.
Here’s how the Armed Forces will lead the commemorations.
https://dday80.campaign.gov.uk/

Proud of Portsmouth
An impressive escort into Portsmouth this evening for the D-Day 80 French ‘La Flamme de la Liberte’ Escort from Medusa,
P H Dockyard MGB81, HSL102, etc And the Marine Nationale tall ship ‘Etoile
Video https://twitter.com/i/status/1790453759421657150

Sir Humphrey
Who'd have thought that scrapping, without replacement nearly 50% of your tactical airlift fleet, and then incorrectly claiming the RAF had more airlift capacity than at any point since WW2 would backfire.
Another example of the devasting loss of C130J.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/19009 ... ore-target

Panic over - Grant Shaps is on the case now
https://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/ ... ark-d-day/

Ministry of Defence reposted
Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
The stories of our DDay heroes can never be forgotten & I will ensure this year’s #DDay80 commemorations deliver on that promise.
I was proud to join veterans on HMS Belfast today, alongside @GillianKeegan, as they inspired a new generation of schoolchildren with their bravery.

Also https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chil ... ory-lesson
And 4 Photos https://x.com/DefenceHQ/status/1792977470104186975


Ministry of Defence
A classroom of schoolchildren enjoyed the ultimate history lesson today, as we work to ensure younger generations never forget the message of D-Day.
Teachers and schools can download an education pack for the 80th anniversary: https://gov.uk/government/news/children ... ory-lesson
Video https://x.com/i/status/1793012684981481796

British Council
It's the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on 6 June and we've produced a brilliant education pack, ‘D-Day 80: Remembering the Normandy Landings', commissioned by British memorial, to help young people learn about this historic event.
Download here: https://bit.ly/4902ULK #DDAY80

UPDATE ~ D-Day 80: Events in Portsmouth to mark the Normandy Landings - royal visitors, the red arrows and more

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/t ... 1716990126

The D-Day Story
Telling The D Day Story through the lives of the people who were there.
The epic made personal.
The personal made epic.
https://x.com/TheDDayStory ~ Scroll down/thru


The Royal Family
Next week, members of the Royal Family will join commemorations in the UK and France to mark 80 years since D-Day, which saw the launch of Operation Overlord and the beginning of the fight to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation.
Tap through for a rundown of events.
https://www.royal.uk/80th-anniversary-d-day-landings

The Wrens, unsung British heroines of the D-Day landings in Normandy

When the largest-ever combined airborne and amphibious military operation took place on the coast of Normandy 80 years ago, men were not solely to commend for its meticulous preparation. The success of D-Day can also be attributed to a unique branch of the British Royal Navy comprised of women known as the “Wrens”.

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/2024 ... 3ISfmcQubx


Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI)

As we approach the anniversary of perhaps the most pivotal moment in the Second World War, RBLI is proud to unveil our new D-Day 80th Anniversary collection. The products, made or fulfilled by veterans and those with disabilities, stand testament to the unwavering courage and sacrifice displayed by the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on 6th June 1944.

https://rbli.shop/collections/d-day-80? ... E66rPBUyE_

Ministry of Defence
"It was the beginning of the end, in terms of defeating Germany in Europe."
Chief of the Defence Staff
AdmTonyRadakin explains the importance of D-Day and why on the 80th anniversary we will thank those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
https://x.com/i/status/1797206612500725921