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Group of artists say they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ community within the armed forces
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Group of artists say they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ community within the armed forces

A group of artists from Abraxas Academy have said they are “honoured” their design has been chosen for a sculpture commemorating the sacrifice of LGBTQ+ people in the British armed forces. The forged bronze sculpture – called Crumpled Letter – will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in
By Graham Robson • 1 min read
RAF hosts Restorative Action Ceremony for veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000
receives their RAF Vetarans Reparation award from Air Vice Marshal Edwards, the RAF’s Peoples Director at a ceremony held at the RAF College. Image capture on behalf of the MOD is carried out under the Official Authority of the MOD, using the “To perform the public duty of the MOD (Public Task)” legal basis. Photo by: Gordon Elias For further information contact RAFC Cranwell Photographic Section Photographic Section RAFC Cranwell SLEAFORD Lincolnshire NG34 8HB Tel: 01400 266598
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RAF hosts Restorative Action Ceremony for veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000

On Thursday, 26 September, the RAF held a LGBT Restorative Action Ceremony at the College Hall Officers’ Mess at RAF Cranwell, honouring RAF veterans affected by the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel serving in the UK military between 1967 and 2000. The event was attended by 25 veterans, accompanied by their
By Graham Robson • 3 min read