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James Blunt

James Blunt not prepared for fame by military

Music Gossip

2 Dec 2011

James Blunt's military training didn't help prepare him for fame. The 'You're Beautiful' singer was a second lieutenant in the Life Guards, a unit of the British Army's Household Cavalry, before achieving pop success in 2005, and admits his former…

Rescue Dawn

Rescue Dawn

15 Nov 2007

Born in 1938 in the Black Forest region of Germany, Dieter Dengler never wanted to go to war, he just wanted to fly. After emigrating to America at the age of 18 and completing flight training, in 1966 Dengler found himself on board an aircraft carrier…

Popular events

Reconstructing Lives
Date	Location
A powerful and moving look at those who have lost limbs in war, whether military or civilian, and the advances in medical technology over the years that have helped them to cope. View full details
1 Apr–30 Sep Mon–Sun 9.45am–5.45pm 1 Oct 2012–24 Feb 2013 Mon–Sun 9.45am–4.45pm	National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Crooked Stick: Medieval Archery
Date	Location
Do you reckon you could have offed the flower of the French nobility at Agincourt? Try your hand with a bow and find out. View full details
1 Aug 10am	Blackness Castle, Blackness

Military and Family History Day
Date	Location
A day of talks, displays and advice on how to begin researching your family's military history. View full details
23 Jun 10.30am	David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre

Armed Forces Day
Date	Location
Armed Forces and Veterans celebrations with massed pipes and drums and a parade of military vehicles. View full details
30 Jun 11am	Union Street, Aberdeen

Celebration of the Centuries
Date	Location
Historic Scotland's biggest event of the year features re-enactments of all kinds of historical event, from historic combat displays and big band dances to a flyover by a Spitfire. There are also plenty of interactive activities to get involved in. View full details and ticket info
11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 11.30am–4.30pm	Fort George, Nr Nairn

Popular places

Guardhouse Park, Stromness, Orkney Islands, KW16 3DP