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Ally CG

@missiontoofar.bsky.social

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Here for history & wargaming. Predominantly Napoleonic Wars & 2WW, in particular Bomber Command & my RAAF G.Uncle Keith ‘Steve’ Stevens’ career - 57 Sqn Wireless Op, Sigs Leader, Evader. Interested in veteran testimony and research.

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 10h

Well my use of ‘manor’ in this instance is in the cor blimey come round my manor cockney sort of vibe. But I reside just up the road…. I would be willing to interview for the role of Duke though. That’s how it works right?

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 14h

To be fair it says so in one of the pictures. 😂🕵🏻‍♂️

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 14h

In my manor!

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 17h

The Waddington heritage centre?

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 20h

When you’re on a driving course with work and have to come up with suggestions of where to drive to….. rude not to.

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Martin_av_photo @martinwilkinson.co.uk · 13d

#potd from the MartinPhotos collection: Bleriot XI takes off at Old Warden martinwilkinson.redbubble.com martinphotos.picfair.com
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Bleriot XI takes off at Old Warden on a calm evening.

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 15d

Hurrah

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 15d

Merci

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 15d

Thankyou kind sir

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 15d

What a delightful birthday gift @wssmagazine.bsky.social #NotGifted #IPaidForThis

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 16d

I recognise that bush.

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 16d

Little jolly around North Beds to try and charge a work car flat battery…. Rude not to stop off at some of the sights / sites.

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 18d

These two… in a room. Talking about Burma things. It might be the Forgotten War Podcast but don’t forget to book some tickets.

The Forgotten War Pod: Burma Campaign WW2 @forgottenwarpod.bsky.social · 19d

Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the IWM Podcast Live Festival on Saturday 1 November. Jack and guest host Lucy Betteridge Dyson will be doing a live episode of the Forgotten War Podcast.
Tickets available now in the link 👇
www.iwm.org.uk/events/podca...

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 20d

Having served in Helmand I struggle to approach this sort of podcast however I was recommended this by a friend and so I did listen and found it to be the best summary of how I feel about it. Do give it a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Was British involvement in Afghanistan worth it?

Podcast Episode · The General & the Journalist · 30/07/2025 · 40m

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 22d

Went to the opening of an art exhibition tonight at The Palmer Gallery and can’t not notice that it is housed in a building with this kind of history. Accidental nerding. @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

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NEVER MIND THE DAMBUSTERS @nmtdambusters.bsky.social · 22d

Hello! In this week's episode we talk to Adam Hart about his new book, OPERATION PIMENTO. Adam shares details of his journey from Switzerland to Spain, tracing the steps of his Great-grandfather, a bomber pilot who evaded capture with help from the Resistance.
www.buzzsprout.com/2327200/epis...

Episode 55 - Operation Pimento: Escape, Evasion and Resolution, with Adam Hart - Never Mind The Dambusters

This week, we're joined by Adam Hart, to discuss his new book about a downed Halifax pilot, who also happens to be his great-grandfather. Operation Pimento  is a riveting story of courage, d...

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 23d

Forgotten Armour/Jack?

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 23d

Will take these original Dakota dinghy drills next time I go to visit the Dakota at RAF Metheringham just in case I’m inside and the place suddenly floods.

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 23d

Saddened to hear of the passing of Robert Redford. Maybe he’ll go across like George Washington… standing in the prow.

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 23d

This is super interesting. I’d also love to meet the descendants of the pilot who shot Steve’s crew down. It’s an odd thought. A sliding doors thing isn’t it… that the crew either evading or becoming POWs meant that they saw out the war. I’d certainly like to know more about him.

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From Balloons to Drones @balloons2drones.bsky.social · 23d

#ReviewArticle – Bomber Command at War by @danellin.bsky.social balloonstodrones.com/2025/09/16/r... #WW2

#ReviewArticle – Bomber Command at War

Reviewed by Dr Dan Ellin Marcus Gibson, The Greatest Force: How RAF Bomber Command became the No.1 factor in Britain’s total, destructive defeat of Nazi Germany. York: Marcus Gibson, 2025. Illustra…

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 24d

I spoke to a few people about The Control Tower at the weekend - the perfect b&b in Norfolk (particularly for those with history interests) well here they are on BlueSky.

Situated on RAF North Creake (100 group bomber command) its the perfect spot for exploring North Norfolk . Plus breakfast is 👌🏼

The Control Tower Bed and Breakfast @controltowernc.bsky.social · 24d

Control Tower Calling...

[email protected] to check availability and to book

We hope we get to welcome you to The Control Tower Bed and Breakfast soon.

Claire and Nigel x
www.controltowernorfolk.uk

#bedandbreakfast #ControlTowerStyle

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 24d

Hurrah that you are on BlueSky. I was at We Have Ways fest singing your praises and recommending you to all that would listen. Hope you are both well.

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 24d

Sensibly I’ve taken a post We Have Ways day off work given the timing and the weather I am hunkered down watching… well what else. This scene though isn’t far off Sunday morning as everyone tries to get their stuff packed and in the car before the rain.

Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 24d

Speaking of veteran testimony…. My only purchase (apart from all the food and coffee) of We Have Ways fest.