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RBL is proud to be associated with Black History Month every October. Discover more about the contribution of Black servicemen and women through their fascinating stories.
It’s 35 years since the Gulf War concluded. We remember this transformative conflict, the service and sacrifices of those who took part, and its legacy.
The Battle of Britain raged across our skies 85 years ago. We remember the brave pilots and groundcrew who served.
It’s 25 years since the ban on gay men and women serving in the Armed Forces was lifted. To mark this historic milestone Marci George tells her story.
Lee jumped at the chance to serve in Bosnia. “They were short of Control Signallers so that's why they wrote to me seeking volunteers.”
“When you’re there, you just react, you get fired upon and you witness ethnic cleansing, but afterwards it hits you.”
Anna led 30-truck convoys of aid. “It was sliding towards the edge of the cliff. I just said to the driver, ‘jump!’”
Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”
Sergeant Pardeep Kaur was born in a small Indian village. She grew up to become a British Army chef and instructor, and to receive an MBE from Prince William.
From an early age, Joan admired the RAF and loved football. As Wing Commander and the RAF’s representative to the FA Council, she has been able to embrace both.
Sergeant Johnson Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry, for extreme heroism in 2004.
“Unbelievable! Can you believe this happened!… and then next day you go off and do it again.”
“I can’t remember the life expectancy they’d given us, but it wasn’t long.”
“Until you are in a war zone, you don’t know what it means.”
RBL is a proud supporter of South Asian Heritage month in July. These stories shine a light on the stories of servicemen and women of South Asian Heritage all year round.
