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Armed Forces club for all serving and veteran enlisted personnel of His Majesty's Armed Forces and families #supportthetroops #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF

London Waterloo SE1 8UJ
Joined December 2009
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London blacks cabs supporting our veterans with FREE transfers tomorrow to the Cenotaph.
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Tomorrow (11th), projected live onto the Clubhouse and streamed on accompanied by @Militarywiveschoirs , our massive poppy animation will take place. We are the Club for Serving and Veteran HM Armed Forces personnel, join us if you can. #lestweforget
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Thanks to all the Black Cabs who support our veterans with FREE transfers tomorrow.
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Remembering today Fusilier Lee Rigby. Born 4th July 1987, died 22nd May 2013 at Woolwich. Rest In Peace.
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It's one of our favourite days today when Members use the Club as their London home while on #GetYourPoppy duty at Waterloo. Thanks to Sgt Adam Phipps, Sgt Jo Brady and Sgt Chris Hall for the piccie! Good luck and there'll be more pitures to follow! #LestWeForget
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We hope the UJC's Ceneptaph Dispersal contingent has a great day today. Thank you for representing the UJC, we are proud to be the London club for Veteran and Serving and enlisted members of His Majesty's Armed Forces. We Will Remember Them. #LestWeForget
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Our thoughts today are with the family, friends and comrades of Fusilier Lee Rigby, of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. His military community will remember him. Rest in Peace.
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We are delighted to announce that on Remembrance Day evening, for our Members, the whole military community, a huge part of London and cyberspace, the top third of the main UJC Clubhouse tower will light up with massive Remembrance Day projections. Watch this space for info.
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On this day, 3rd October in 1843, the statue of Nelson was placed on top of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London. A tribute to a great leader and to one of our three great military forces! Port in the Club bar later!
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Wishing Catherine, Princess of Wales, many happy returns for your birthday today. We thank you for all you do for our country and hope you have a wonderful and relaxing day! 🎂 Courtesy of
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God save our gracious Queen
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As the weather closes in, please say hi to the Band of the Household Cavalry, based at the UJC today for the launch of the Poppy Appeal. You can hear how brilliant they are at Waterloo Station this afternoon. #GetYourPoppy #LestWeForget
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Delighted to welcome the Band of the Coldstream Guards today for some rest and relaxation between shifts entertaining commuters at Waterloo Sation and raising money for the Poppy appeal - let's hope the £million target was reached #LestWeForget #PoppyDonate
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To our Members and friends, we send you our respect and very best wishes today, safe in the knowledge that wherever you are in the world, we are together in Remembrance this weekend. #LestWeForget #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans
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Delighted to welcome HRH The Earl of Wessex to the UJC yesterday, where HRH officially opened the new state-of-the-art entrance and toured the club, spending time chatting with Members and staff. Thank you for visiting our club! #royal #RoyalNavy #BritshArmy #RAF #Veterans
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Welcome back to Club Reception Tommy; our Members and guests are very pleased to see you. #lestwefoget #remembrance #poppy #wewillrememberthem
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Today we reflect on the anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain in 1940. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few" said Winston Churchill, and he knew the truth of it. We will not forget.
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We wish His Majesty King Charles III a happy 75th Birthday today, and send our very best wishes for an enjoyable and restful day. God Save The King! #RoyalFamily #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans
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PLEASE HELP - We are deeply concerned that a planning application for an enormous 71m office block next door to our historic Waterloo Club-House home has been submitted. For more info and details of how to join objecting: . PLEASE, LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE.
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A massive thank you to the kind London cabbies who will be up early tomorrow in their taxis to take our veterans to #Remembrance Sunday events. A kind, thoughtful and greatly appreciated gift. #PoppyCabs #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #LestWeForget
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On this night, 1943, Operation Chastise - better known as the 'Dambuster Raid' - took place - brave, brave men. We will remember. #RAF
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We will miss you today - but you'll be back. As will we!
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Dame Vera Lynn. Thank you for being the voice of our nation when caught in a desperate war, and the voice behind every anniversary of our victory. Rest in peace.
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We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year from everyone at the Union Jack Club. Thank you for making 2023 a record-breaker! We are the club for enlisted serving and veteran HM Armed Forces; join us if you can!
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Happy National English Breakfast Day! What better way to start the weekend? Did you know that Members enjoy over 300 of the famous Club eat-all-you-need buffet breakfasts every Saturday - out of which a full English can easily be created? Have a good one!
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On this day (16th November 1857), twenty-four Victoria Crosses were awarded for the second relief of Lucknow, the most in a single day. We are proud to list these and all VC recipients in the Club's Roll of Honour, which can be viewed if you visit us.
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Today marks the 67th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. We are so proud to have you as our Patron, and to have served the brave and dedicated men and women of your Armed Forces. God Save The Queen! #Queen #Coronationday #royalfamily
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D-Day, today 1944, 155,000 troops, the beginning of the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Lest we forget those sacrifices. #royalnavy #britisharmy #raf
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Tonight (1800 GMT), projected live onto our 80-meter high central London tower, and streamed on accompanied by the Military Wives Choirs, our massive poppy animation Act of Remembrance will take place. Join us if you can! #LestWeForget
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Today we remember and pay tribute to Fusilier Lee Rigby, senselessly murdered ten years ago today. Rest in Peace. #BritishArmy
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As we begin to move on, a quick message to all Members, guests and staff - thank you to all who made the Club such a special place to be during these past few days. We look forward to the future with you. God Save The King!
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Team UJC enjoying this evening’s national thank you clap! #ClapForCarers
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Happy St. George's Day!
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We love a tradition and today is our staff Christmas lunch! A truly delicious treat for hardworking UJC team members to enjoy while taking a break at one of our busiest times of year. Enjoy.
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Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏
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Armistice Day projection at the Union Jack Club @unionjackclub 🇬🇧 in Waterloo
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Thanks to all the London blacks cabs supporting our veterans with FREE transfers yesterday to the Cenotaph.
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An historic day we feel! On 12th April 1606 a new flag commissioned by King James I was used for the first time and it looked like this. #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF
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To the dedicated professionals of our Armed Forces, serving and veteran, we honour you on this day - and in fact everyday! You make your nation proud. #royalnavy #britisharmy #raf
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Hello lovely members and friends! Apols for going a bit quiet, like everyone we've been adjusting. BUT although now closed, we are proud to be providing accommodation and breakfast with a smile for essential Military Key Workers called in for the COVID-19 fight! #Military
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The UJC building celebrates a birthday today! 44 years ago, on this day, HM The Queen opened our current 261 room, 24 storey home! We remain always open and always delighted to welcome members! Have a great day!
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Every frame a Victoria Cross and the only Victoria Cross memorial of its kind.
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Union Jack Club Closure Following new government instructions the UJC is now closed. We will be providing accommodation for key workers engaged in the fight against the virus. For daily updates go to . Team UJC
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Today we celebrate Trafalgar Day and remember the brave sailors and marines of our Royal Navy, who on this day in 1805 redefined British naval sea power. We will raise a glass of port to you in the bar later! #royalnavy #royalmarines #trafalgarday
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The Old Union Jack Club bar with members at around 1945. They fought the war. Respect. Two minutes silence please. #VEDay75
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On this Day in 1914 World War 1 started, leading to our Declaration of War on 4th August. We remember and honour the brave millions who gave so much for our freedom. We were then and are today, proud to serve you. #BritishArmy #royalnavy #raf #WW1
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We wish our Patron Her Majesty The Queen all good wishes on the occasion of your Official Birthday today - and also send our very best to those of our members personally involved in the mini-Trooping the Colour at Windsor - we'll be watching in the Club bar! Have a great day!
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The team and keyworker guests at the UJC clapping for carers tonight! #clapforkeyworkers #keyworkers
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The inspirational founder of the UJC, Ethel McCaul, quite rightly has her own tree in reception! It was back in 1904 that Ethel's vision and drive saw the creation of this London club for non-commissioned members HM Armed Forces, and we are proud to remain exactly that today!
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To our Members and friends, we wish you well on this very special day. We are always proud to play a small part in our great miltary community and thank you for your dedication and service. Have a good one! #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans #ArmedForcesDay
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Did we mention...we've installed superb, larger Union flags! Plus, members, please check your email inbox for this week's update!
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Captain Tom. May you Rest In Peace. You truly lifted our nation's spirits and set an example to the world of gentle dignity, kindness, selflessness and humour. Thank you. #CaptainTomMoore #SirTomMoore
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In our grief we celebrate your life and your devotion to our Nation, the Commonwealth and our Armed Forces. Thank you for your service to our Members as Queen and as our Patron since 1974. May you rest in peace, Ma’am.
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Wahoo, we made it! It's already the shortest day of the year today (Fri 22nd Dec); sunny springtime and long summer evenings, here we come!
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Tonight was the night of the Great Escape of Allied airmen from Stalag Luft III in 1944 - 76 found their way to freedom; 73 were captured, 50 were executed by the Gestapo. Lest we ever forget our brave Armed Forces personnel.
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A dreamily quiet London today. We love it when our gorgeous flags gently welcome members in for a drink or to stay!
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#LondonPoppyDay a great welcome for commuters this morning from the wonderful people selling poppies and the Grenadiers great sound
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A random egg fact - to tell if an egg is raw or boiled spin it. If the egg spins easily it's boiled, if it wobbles it's raw. If it's fried or scrambled it may be part of the epic UJC eat-all-you-need breakfast! Table service is back 17 May - for rest, work and play!
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Team UJC proud to have new Union Flag flying on to of entrance cheers
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Today 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. We will remember them.
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Grenadier guards in the ujc today
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Happy St George’s Day everyone.
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We post as the sun rises in the Southern Hemisphere. Respect and good wishes to our commonwealth friends and allies on Anzac Day. Pictured: The 13 VCs listed in the UJC memorial book, each awarded for action in Gallipoli on this day in 1915. #AnzacDay
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To all members and friends, we hope you have a very good day. Pictured, the homecoming of the Unknown Warrior. Thank you for our freedom. #Lestweforget #Remembrance #BritishArmy #RoyalNavy #RAF #RoyalMarines
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Shout out - we are open for key workers. If you need a comfy, super-cleaned central London base, with social distancing in place and a military grade breakfast to set you up for your day, we'd love to look after you! #keyworkers #keyworkeraccommodation
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UJC Re-Opens For Members! Following government announcements today we are delighted to let you know that from Saturday 4th July, our doors will once again be open for members. . For what to expect, check out PLEASE SHARE!
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We are very proud to support Armed Forces Week! For events and to get involved go to #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesDay
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Today we Remember the service and sacrifice of all those who defend and have defended our freedom. We are so proud to serve you, yesterday, today, tomorrrow. #Remembrance #LestWeForget #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans
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For serving and veteran non-commissioned British Armed Forces - there's snow place like your London home! Join us if you can. #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #veterans
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Members + friends, please keep an eye out for us on social media tomorrow, we'll be asking you to join us in a fight. You'll also find out why we've temporarily changed our logo's Union Flag to reflect our mood. Members - pls check your inbox for the Saturday eshot.
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 1921 - 2021. Thank you for your unstinting and devoted service to our Queen, our Country and our Armed Forces. Rest in Peace. #PrincePhilip
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This week we've been reminiscing about Prince Philip's visits to the Club, his great sense of humour and of duty. Today, from 3pm, we will pay our respects to him and give thanks for his incredible service to our Queen and to our Armed Forces. Rest in Peace. #princephilip
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The UJC Team and guests, braving the high winds to show their appreciation of the NHS.and those whose care for us #ClapForTheNHS
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An incredible atmosphere in and around the UJC this weekend with proud members taking part.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
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Superb! Guests and staff tonight at the UJC - armed with utensils and a load of respect for our carers and key workers! What an excellent racket and moving finale! #ClapForCarers #clapforourkeyworkers #clapforourcarers
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Happy Armed Forces Day! We are so proud to serve the serving the veteran and enlisted men and women of HM Armed Forces - have a good one! #ArmedForcesDay
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A lovely sunset from the UJC tonight.
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A message for Keyworkers coming in to London, please share as widely as possible. Thank you. #nhs #keyworker #thankyoukeyworkers #britisharmy #royalnavy #raf #londonpolice #thinblueline #britishtransportpolice Enquiries to abo @ujclub .co.uk
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Today, in the the UJC's George Cross Roll of Honour, we remember Barbara Jane Harrison, posthumous recipient of the only GC awarded to a woman in peacetime, for sacrificing her own life to save others when BOAC Flight 712 caught fire shortly after take off in 1968.
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Wishing you a very happy St. George's Day from all at the UJC!
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Wherever in the world you are during this most special weekend, from all those here at the Club, we send you our respect and warmest regards. We are never more proud to serve and be part of the British Military community. #LestWeForget #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans
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With the 20 year anniversary of Operation Telic, the land invasion of Iraq tomorrow (20/03), we've been enjoying a few reunions here at the Club. We are proud to serve those who serve. #RoyalNavy #BritishArmy #RAF #Veterans
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A massive shout out for our long-serving colleague David Phillips, who today celebrates both an amazing 30 year work anniversary with the UJC, and also being one of first of the team to be vaccinated! Thank you for your contribution to the Union Jack Club!
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Today in 1922, HMS Victory was permanently dry docked at Portsmouth - she's still gorgeous today and definitely another on the list to visit after the pandemic! #royalnavy #hmsvictory
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Today, VJ Day, we are thinking of the brave British and Commonwealth Forces, and our American and other allies, who served to bring about the end of this final, bloody phase of World War Two. Thank you. #vjday75
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Wishing our members and friends a very Happy VE Day! We'll be celebrating quietly, but also reflecting on the sacrifices our members, our wider Armed Forces, our allies and the civilian population made to secure the freedom we enjoy today. THANK YOU #royalnavy #britisharmy #RAF
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Breakfast UJC style. Morning all.
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Today, #LestWeForget , we will be with you in silence, at 11am
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WE OBJECT! Here are more architect's pictures of plans submitted for an enormous 71m high office building, blocking the light and views for our historic Waterloo Club-House. Follow this link for info and details on how to join us objecting. . PLEASE SHARE.
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Our regards and respect to Colour Sergeant Joshua Leakey VC today, on the 10th anniversary of the action that led to his award of the Victoria Cross. The citation can be read here . Have a good day! #BritishArmy .
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Seems like the flag is blowing us a kiss in the sun tonight!
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A beautiful and quiet London this morning at the UJC. We hope you can have a good #stayathome Sunday.
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Five years ago today the last of the old Land Rovers rolled off the production line, the 2,016,933rd to be produced since 1942 -and many of course carrying our members all over the world!
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It’s begun the Submariners have started to arrive. Impressive sight en mass.
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On this day, 16th May 1943, the Dambusters Raid commenced. Lest We Forget. #RAF
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Today we remember and honour the brave and selfless heroes of all Services, who risked and gave their lives 76 years ago. This British Movietone footage captures some of their historic DDay achievements. #DDay We are proud to serve and have served you.
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Members and friends, it's a pleasure to let you know that the Club's Armistice Day projections worked beautifully and movingly on Saturday. Filmed and also accompanied by the #MilitaryWivesChoirs , you can see and listen to them here . #LestWeForget
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We saved this stunning welcome back footage to celebrate re-opening for members today! Pop the sound on and enjoy the view! #britisharmy #royalnavy #raf #royalmarines
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RIP Sir Sean Connery. 1930 -2020.
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