Episode 14: Remembrance 2025
In this Remembrance 2025 podcast, we bring together Michael, who served as a flight mechanic on Lancaster Bombers during the war, and Wayne, who spent 18 years with the Royal Armoured Corps in Germany, Cyprus and Northern Ireland.
Separated by decades of service but united by sight loss, Michael and Wayne share their stories of life in uniform, the comrades they remember, and the challenges they’ve faced since losing their sight.
Their conversation is full of humour, pride and reflection - offering listeners a unique perspective that connects the legacy of the Second World War with the experiences of veterans from more recent conflicts.
Listen now to hear how service, sacrifice and resilience continue to shape the lives of blind veterans across generations.
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Remembrance 2025: Honour their service
3 Oct 2025
Over 35 of our blind veterans are set to march at the Cenotaph this Remembrance, with many more marching locally.
Episode 9: D-Day 80, in their own words
Four Normandy veterans share their extraordinary accounts of D-Day in our special 80th anniversary podcast.
Episode 10: The battle of Monte Cassino
As WWII veteran Matt Mackinnon-Pattison turns 100, he looks back on his fascinating wartime experiences in Italy.
