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WO1 Johnson Beharry VC will be reunited with a Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle linked to his actions in Iraq for the first time in 22 years at the National Army Museum, where the vehicle will go on free public display from 2–14 June.
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We tell the story of the Army from the perspective of this who have served in it. Open Tuesdays to Sundays. Free for all.
- This morning we were pleased to unveil a new portrait of @captaintommoore by @chamberlinart, commissioned in collaboration with @BritishArmy. This special artwork, marking a significant time in our nation’s history, is now on display in Society Gallery bit.ly/3kIyAgD
- The Duke of Kent visited the National Army Museum today to tour the new Conflict in Europe Gallery ahead of our first visitors coming in on Friday 7 April #ConflictInEurope @RoyalFamily
- Replying to @RailwayMuseum and @TheMERLBuuut...can your duck float as well @RailwayMuseum? May we present our 1943 GMC DUKW amphibious vehicle: bit.ly/2GV6cYO (We were staying out of the international museum duck hunt since, y'know, our collection is more guns than ducks, but we couldn't let this lie)
- An early example of the Victoria Cross was found on the shores of the River Thames in 2015. Research has narrowed down the list of its possible owners to two heroic soldiers of the Crimean War. This VC is now on display in Soldier Gallery. Find out more - bit.ly/4eIYgoW
- We were delighted to welcome HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh & HRH The Duke of Kent to preview the #NewNAM today! #HLFSupported
- Unusual beast on Royal Hospital Road this morning! The King's Royal Hussars are here with a Challenger 2 tank ALL DAY to mark #RAC80, 80 Years of the Royal Armoured Corps. Come by to talk to the crew and explore Britain's main battle tank. FREE, outside the Museum's entrance.
00:00 - On Saturday 15 August 4pm, two WW2 veterans from the Burma campaign, @captaintommoore & Private Joseph Hammond are in conversation with @PeteAJohnston in a free online event. Tom & Joseph have both fundraised in response to Covid-19. Lean more: bit.ly/31nxhLi #VJDay75
- Today, we were delighted to welcome HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh to the Museum. His Royal Highness was given a tour of our two recently refreshed gallery spaces, Conflict in Europe and Army at Home, with Lt Gen Sir Simon Mayall.
- #StandWithYourServices: We're joining forces with @RAFMUSEUM and @NatMuseumRN to host a free virtual festival 7 - 9 May for #VEDay75. Talks will bring to life the stories of those who served. Plus live '40s dance & concert in your living room. More: bit.ly/3ePNlLx
- Replying to @railwaymuseum and @TheMERLI mean...we could have a go, but your conservation team and curators probably wouldn't be keen?
GIF - 75 years ago today, Japan's surrender signalled the end of the Second World War. British Commonwealth troops and allies fought a bitter war against the Japanese in Asia. Today, and every day, we want the 'forgotten army' to be remembered: bit.ly/2DZw6K7 #VJDay75
