PM Winston Churchill and the WW2 siren suit he wore on a visit to the White House Wartime leaders have historically chosen practicality over formality, much like Churchill's famous boiler suit.

You don't have to wear a suit in wartime – but if you do, make it like this one 🕴️

Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously wore what he called a romper suit during his visit to the White House.

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When hell broke loose: Eighty years since the controversial bombing of Dresden Between 13 and 15 February 1945, nearly 4,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on the city of Dresden by RAF and USAF bombers.

It has been 80 years since one of WW2’s most controversial bombing missions that saw British and American bombers level Dresden

The attack was contentious as it happened so close to the end of the war and for its brutality

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This is World War Three, mate – Top Guns: Inside The RAF shows duality of military life Channel 4's Top Guns: Inside the RAF documents frontline missions across three continents.

🗣️ “This is World War Three, mate.”

✈️ The brand-new series of Top Guns: Inside the RAF takes off tonight. The series gives a behind-the-scenes view of frontline missions, while blending in moments of life more relatable to civilians.

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The Forgotten Battle Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The Forgotten Battle: The Armed Forces' uncomfortable history with its gay personnel.

This special report by my friend @jameswharton.bsky.social is incredibly moving. Not to be missed.

📺 Watch in full on the @forcesnews.com YouTube channel
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DEI: Divisive woke nonsense or mission-critical maximisation of human resources The Armed Forces are missing out if they fail to put the right people in the right roles, argues former Royal Navy Commodore Steve Prest.

"The best person for the job needs to be put into the role"🗣️

While many people believe there's total equality across the Armed Forces, Steve Prest @fightingsailor says that's not always the case.

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This will not stand: US Defence Secretary reinstates Tuskegee Airmen history in USAF training Senator Pete Hegseth responded swiftly to call by fellow Republican Senator Katie Boyd Britt to reinstate the archive videos.

Despite concerns to the contrary.

A video highlighting the remarkable achievements of the black airmen and ground crew of Tuskegee during the Second World War will remain in the US Air Force training programme, according to Pete Hegseth, the new US Defence Secretary.

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Oscars nomination for film that celebrates the extraordinary women of the Six Triple Eight The Netflix film tells the extraordinary story of the predominantly black women of 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

A song that appears in The Six Triple Eight has been nominated for Best Original Song at the 2025 #Oscars.

The Tyler Perry/Netflix film celebrates the extraordinary achievements of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

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Sunray: Fallen Soldier – brutal thriller by Royal Marines veterans explores effects of PTSD Sunray: Fallen Solider will be on digital video on-demand platforms from 24 January.

A new film written and acted by Royal Marine veterans portrays the sacrifices made by soldiers 🎞️

Sunray: Fallen Soldier, which was described as a “compellingly visceral story of revenge”, is available on-demand platforms

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First Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation dies Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

The man of god among the men of war: How 1 SAS's 'parachute padre' grappled with his role Padre Fraser McLuskey served with Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Mayne and SSM Reg Seekings during the Second World War.

1 SAS had a 'parachute padre' who won a Military Cross for bravery during #WW2.

I spoke with author and military historian Damien Lewis and the Rev Andrew McLuskey (the padre's son) about the profound impact Padre Fraser McLuskey had on the men of 1 SAS.

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Charity Adams: The true story of the highest-ranked black female officer of Second World War Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams was the first officer of colour to lead a female battalion overseas during a time of war.

Lt Col Charity E Adams-Earley overcame racial prejudice to lead the famous 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in 1945, which is currently being depicted in the @netflix.com film #SixTripleEight

@forcesnews.com has looked back on her extraordinary life.

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Earning Your Stripes: A Soldier's First Step Up The Ranks YouTube video by BFBS Forces News

Earning the first stripe and becoming a lance corporal is the first shot at promotion in the British Army 🪖

Over seven weeks, BFBS Forces News was granted exclusive access to the latest Junior NCO cadre at British Forces Cyprus

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The real Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare agents were hated – but they didn't care Despite their heroism being celebrated in Guy Ritchie's latest film, SOE agents were looked down upon by those in power during WW2.

Today in 1942 Operation Postmaster took place.

The heroic exploits on the mission inspired the Guy Ritchie film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare 📽️

But who were the real men behind the operation?

New year, new social media platform as BFBS Forces News joins Bluesky The innovative platform offers a fresh way to engage with our content and stay updated on the latest military news and events.

We’re here! 🎉

BFBS Forces News is excited to have joined millions around the world and have officially launched on BlueSky 🦋

See what other military accounts have also made the jump 🔗

This time it's personal: Hitler's outrage at the Special Air Service and Paddy Mayne Adolf Hitler viewed the SAS – as seen in the BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes – and especially founding member Lt Col Paddy Mayne, as a significant threat

While Adolf Hitler portrayed himself as being all powerful, there was a thorn in his side that constantly bothered him.

#PaddyMayne #SASRogueHeroes #WW2

Norad's holiday heroes: How RAF and USAF personnel team up to help Santa at Christmas Luckily Santa doesn't have to take on the pressures of delivering millions of presents on Christmas Eve alone.

Santa, the world's most famous aviator, doesn't take on the pressures of delivering millions of presents on Christmas Eve alone – he is supported by festive RAF and USAF personnel on the ground and in the air 🎅🏼 🎄 🎁

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Dresses with pockets are elite level clothing!

BBC 100 Women 2024: Who is on the list this year? - BBC News BBC reveals the 2024 100 Women list. Here are the most inspiring and influential women for 2024 from around the world selected by the BBC.

A bit of inspiration for you all. These women are all extraordinary. I need to step my game up!

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100% yes 🤩

HMS Prince of Wales drops anchor and lifts new role as Royal Navy flagship Prince of Wales is alongside in Liverpool for the next week; on Friday, she will receive the Freedom on the City.

HMS Prince of Wales has dropped anchor alongside in Liverpool as she takes up a significant new role.

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The Six Triple Eight | Official Trailer | Netflix YouTube video by Netflix

Whenever I watch a trailer for the #SixTripleEight film I'm moved to tears. The latest one is particularly moving.

I wrote about the extraordinary women here 👉 www.forcesnews.com/women/six-tr... 👈 and have been enamoured with them ever since.

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The features I write are often very serious but there will always be a stage in the process where I write something frivolous like 'headline vibes' or 'add URL here, obvs'.

Please tell me I'm not the only one 😶

Brits giving glowing reviews:

“I didn't mind it”
“Not too bad at all”
“Did the trick”
“Yeah, pretty good”
“Better than expected”
“Fine overall”
“Better than a kick in the teeth”
“Decent”
“I’ve seen worse”
“It was alright”
“No real complaints”
“I ate most of it”
“Yep, okay”

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Here I am 🙂

Well this is refreshing.

Hello 👋🏼 BlueSky. I do journo things and hope to keep doing so. #Journalism

Exclusive: Frontline Ukrainian journalist who survived Russian shell attack shares his story The journalist shared his story with BFBS Forces News' Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton in Kyiv on the latest Sitrep episode.

Frontline Ukrainian journalist Roman Pahulych shares his story of surviving a Russian shell attack with BFBS Forces News' Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton.

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Smallest Skitt said, "My dream came true!" when I woke him up with news of snow 🥰

I'm Laura, a Features Editor from the sticks. I write military-focused articles that (hopefully) make people think, "Huh, I didn't know that!"

I enjoy losing myself in history, especially the extraordinary sacrifices made by people during #WW2.

Find my stuff here www.forcesnews.com/feature 😊

I felt the same way 😭