Op FORTITUDE

Op FORTITUDE is the referral system put in place to help ex-service personnel find housing support. Learn about who is eligible and how it could help you.

Being a Bomb Aimer

In 1941 Des Lush joined the RAF with hopes of becoming a pilot. Three years later he flew his first operation as a Bomb Aimer.

Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

A state-of-the-art clinical rehabilitation facility, the DNRC provides expert care and support for wounded, injured and sick Armed Forces personnel.

RBL launch new community initiative with Christmas puddings mixed by four generations of the Royal Family

The Royal British Legion has launched a new initiative to help provide extra support to the Armed Forces community at annual festive get togethers.

Former Cpl Steve Hooper, MT Driver, RAF

“When you suddenly realise, this is actually someone's friend, son, husband, boyfriend: it really makes everything real.”

Naomi's story

The Legion supported Naomi who was a Senior Aircraft woman, through mental health issues, during transition to civilian life and after her accident.

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Remembering Dunkirk - We were still soldiers by God

Harry Leigh-Dugmore was evacuated from Dunkirk as part of Operation Dynamo in May 1940. Read his remarkable story.

Maurice House

Near the coastal town of Broadstairs, Kent, Maurice House enjoys picturesque coastal views of Joss Bay. Providing expert care including respite stays.

Poppy Railton

Poppy Railton, 11, has been supporting the Poppy Appeal since she was in infant school. This year unable to sell poppies with her Guide group she is encouraging people to get involved in other ways.

The Gulf War

The Gulf War, fought from 1990 to 1991, saw the largest use of British troops in one deployment since the Second World War.

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