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In this month: July

9th 1943 WWII: Allied forces invade Sicily

10th 1940 WWII: Battle of Britain begins

20th 1989 RAF changes rules to allow female aircrew

24th 1927 Menin Gate memorial in Ypres is officially opened

31st 1917 WWI: Battle of Passchendaele begins

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The MoD is planning on spending £2.5 million buying new flags. Is this money well spent? No, the money would be better spent on new equipment
Yes, flags are important for military morale

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Looking for Lost TrailsCan you help a member find his old service pals?
How to wear your medals with prideBeginner's guide to what you should display while on parade
Ethnic minorities in the armed forcesThe rich history of the UK's black and Asian service personnel
Question time for Derek TwiggLegion magazine puts Veterans Minister Derek Twigg in the hot seat to answer vital questions
Berlin: city of painVisitors can expect to see the lasting scars of war in Germany's capital
Priority NHS treatment for veteransWhat's the story with veterans' priority NHS treatment rights?
EastEnders' June Brown on life in the WRENSThe actress recalls her memories of the services, and celebrating VJ Day

Legion: the official magazine of the Royal British Legion

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