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Brighton bus named after D-Day veteran Ken
4 Jun 2026
A Brighton bus has been named in honour of the late blind veteran Ken, who landed on Sword Beach on D-Day.
Blind veteran completes first half of ultra challenge
4 Jun 2026
A blind veteran completed the 100km Jurassic Coast Ultra & is training for a second endurance walk later this year
Looking back: When Jamie met Sir David Attenborough
7 May 2026
Marking Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we share blind veteran Jamie’s remarkable North Pole interview.
VE and VJ Day: After the Darkness
As we mark 80 years since the historic events of VE and VJ Day, we are sharing extraordinary first-hand accounts from our veterans who were there. From the overwhelming relief to the highs and lows that unfolded, each one has a powerful story to tell.
D-Day 80: In their own words
To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in 2024, we shared the extraordinary first-hand experiences of blind veterans who were there.
Serving across the Navy, Army and Air Force, each played their part in the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever seen. Their memories remain a powerful record of courage, sacrifice and service.
Veterans' stories
Every one of our veterans has a tale to tell. From those blinded in conflict to those who lost their sight through illness, their stories are often shocking and heartbreaking, but always inspirational.
Unseen Stories podcast
Find out more about our beneficiaries and our charity's rich history of helping veterans in our Unseen Stories podcast
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