Retired Air Traffic Controller. Volunteer with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission @CWGC All views are my own.
Marbury
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On 2 September 1995, an RAF Nimrod MR2 (XV239) crashed into Lake Ontario, killing all 7 crew members. On 2 September 2006, an RAF Nimrod MR2 (XV230) crashed in Afghanistan after an in-flight fire, killing all 14 crew members
Rest. We have the watch
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Met Charlie & Lindsay at The Swan pub in Marbury to discuss the impact flooding on Wrenbury Rd is having on the pub & residents.
Together with Cllr James Pearson, I’m raising these issues with @CheshireEast pressing for a long-term fix, continued pumping & clear warning signage
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The 111th birthday of No 201 (Guernsey’s Own) Sqn RAF at @RAFLossiemouth yesterday.
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Undaunted, we have made a no-frills 48-page compilation edition FREE for QPR supporters to read and/or download. Most of the content will be familiar to many of you already, but it's really intended for those who have seen little of what we do. Link here:
akutrs.com
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They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Amazing youth organisation who have fun whilst making the very highest level of music. Flexible and well-organised - Saturday morning rehearsals during term time only 😁
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@Gallipoli100 Private Heath sitting right hand side. 1st Essex Regt in India 1902. Went with the 1st to Suvla and then France. Left the same Regiment in 1922.
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Lovely morning teaching HSE SCUBA courses with a quick visit to Golden Spirit! @oceansciencetec @PlymUni
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@PlymUni HSE professional SCUBA students enjoying a visit to the Golden Horizon which is the world’s largest square-rigged sailing vessel It certainly looked very impressive this morning.
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HELLES LANDING #OTD 1915 - ‘V’ Beach Cape Helles was designated for the landing of the 29th Division. A collier named the River Clyde was converted into a floating ‘Trojan Horse’. Read more - gallipoli-association.org/on…
#WeRemember #AnzacDay2021
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Join team @mcsuk and run to raise money for our seas 🌊
We have charity places available for the virtual #LondonMarathon 🏃♀️
Interested? -> [email protected]
#VLM #VirtualLondonMarathon
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This March I will be running 27 miles in 27 days in solidarity of the 27% of students who report a mental health problem whilst at university. Check out my progress using the link, feel free to share! 🏃♂️🏃♂️
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“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”
#OurWorkContinues #WeAreCWGC #Armistice2020 #RemembranceSunday
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MSc Hydrography out on Falcon Spirit conducting a socially distanced SBES survey of Drakes Channel and Barnpool. Fantastic conditions! @MarineSciPlym @PlymUni
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We're delighted to share a great new video showcasing some of the our wonderful independent traders, markets and reasons to visit our delightful town! #Nantwich #Lovewhereyoulive #Shoplocal
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While the crews of XV239 and XV230 can't be with us in person today, their memories very much live on with us as we reflect together on this poignant day.
Blue skies.
#NimrodRemembrance
