Commonwealth Day 2022 : Kiribati
w.perriman • 14 March 2022
Choosing Christmas Island for Operation Grapple
Here is a short clip from the official Operation Grapple film reel which talks about why the site was chosen.
This clip came from the BNTVA Archives but a full version of the film can be sourced from the Imperial War Museums film archive.
The BNTVA have been involved with the IWM Specialist Subject Network War and Conflict group for the last few years. It was this continuing partnership which has linked us up with other industry professionals like Squeaky Pedal and Cold War Conversations who have created some brilliant content which highlights the incredible stories of our veterans.
The full film can be found here
The National Service of Remembrance, held at The Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, provides the nation with a physical reminder of all those who have served and sacrificed, with British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, airmen and women represented, together with members of the emergency services and civilians, ensuring that no-one is forgotten.
Return to Tradition...
We have an update on the current situation regarding the provision of Coffin Drapes and Standard Bearers for the funerals of BNTVA veterans.
NAVAD will be celebrated at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, Staffordshire this year on Sunday 1st October 2023.
Open invitation from the Office of Veterans' Affairs
BNTVA Conference Reunion and Exhibition 2-6th October 2022
Flt Lt Joe Pasquini