Yeovilton
1st July 2008
Veterans young and old thronged to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Sunday 29th June 2008 to be awarded their Veterans badges.
The presentation of badges was officiated by Admiral Terry Loughran and David Laws MP supported by veteran CPO Stu Rainsbury, WO1 Julie Halford and 22 year old Marine Chris Turner who has recently returned from serving in Afghanistan .
The presentations took place under Concorde accompanied by Musicians from the Royal Marines Association Concert Band.
Elsewhere throughout the Museum, surrounded by aircraft spanning almost 100 years, exhibitors and Museum staff encouraged visitors to reminisce and record their memories related to bygone days. WW2 memories were brought sharply into focus by AsOne Theatre Productions who performed a programme of nostalgic wartime classics.
Says Museum Director Graham Mottram . “We were delighted to see so many families, often spanning three generations, as grand children watched their grand parents receive their badges. The day was a huge success and much enjoyed by all.”
Helping to receive visitors and answer their queries throughout the day were children from Bucklers Mead School in Yeovil.
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Caption 1: Veterans badge
Caption 2: David Laws MP presenting Veterans badge to WW2 veteran
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The presentation of badges was officiated by Admiral Terry Loughran and David Laws MP supported by veteran CPO Stu Rainsbury, WO1 Julie Halford and 22 year old Marine Chris Turner who has recently returned from serving in Afghanistan .
The presentations took place under Concorde accompanied by Musicians from the Royal Marines Association Concert Band.
Elsewhere throughout the Museum, surrounded by aircraft spanning almost 100 years, exhibitors and Museum staff encouraged visitors to reminisce and record their memories related to bygone days. WW2 memories were brought sharply into focus by AsOne Theatre Productions who performed a programme of nostalgic wartime classics.
Says Museum Director Graham Mottram . “We were delighted to see so many families, often spanning three generations, as grand children watched their grand parents receive their badges. The day was a huge success and much enjoyed by all.”
Helping to receive visitors and answer their queries throughout the day were children from Bucklers Mead School in Yeovil.
ENDS
Caption 1: Veterans badge
Caption 2: David Laws MP presenting Veterans badge to WW2 veteran
ENDS.
Media Enquiries: Jon Jefferies Head of Marketing. 01935 842638
John Hicks M.IDM
Headline Promotions, Press & Public Relations
25 Basingfield Close
Old Basing
Basingstoke
Hampshire RG24 7BG
England
Tel: +44 7771 575 654
www.headlinepromotions.co.uk
john@headlinepromotions.co.uk
Distributed through the Press Release Writing Service www.pressreleasewritingservice.co.uk
