SCRANtalks @scrantalks
SCRAN is a special interest group of Service, Civilian, RAF, Army and Navy people. We meet online with (mainly military) guest speakers. Joined July 2020-
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Our guest this evening is Julie Clegg @HuntedJulie - This is going to be a fascinating talk! 7:30pm - 9pm - Please DM for the meeting link.
Glad to RT this for you - it's a wonderful book.
Glad to RT this for you - it's a wonderful book.
We're proud to continue to support the excellent art of Jack Berry. Our logo for December is this fantastic festive scene. Many thanks to Jack for permission to use this wonderful drawing. Follow @Sara79601745 and @BooksBomber to find out more.
Our guest on Thu 03 Dec is the incredible @SteveHeaneyMC - and we can't wait to hear from Steve directly about his incredible life and career. DM if you are not a regular member and would like to attend. #SCRANtalks #HistoryWorthSharing
What a night - Dr. Peter Lee spoke about his personal journey and the research behind his gripping book "Reaper Force". On every level, a breathtaking, moving talk. Thank you Pete. #SCRANtalks #HistoryWorthSharing
Lloyd was one of our first guests and his stories had a lasting effect on our members. If you travel, you need to know whats in this book. #SCRANtalks #HistoryWorthSharing
Lloyd was one of our first guests and his stories had a lasting effect on our members. If you travel, you need to know whats in this book. #SCRANtalks #HistoryWorthSharing
Our guest for this Thursday's SCRANtalk is Dr Peter Lee, expert on Drone Warfare and author of "Reaper Force". This is going to be fascinating. Please DM if you would like to attend. amazon.co.uk/Reaper-Force-I… #HistoryworthSharing
Here's our November newsletter with details of our upcoming guests for the remainder of 2020: #HistoryWorthSharing mailchi.mp/c7bc7b804516/n…
What an amazing article - and well done Jack! We are proud to carry your drawings as our logo each month.
Our thanks to @DrHelenFry - Helen, you were absolutely captivating! Your talk on the exploits of Col. Kendrick and his secret listeners was warm, funny and yet deadly serious in what they achieved. Brilliant research. Thank you so much! #HistoryWorthSharing
For November, we're proud to continue to support the excellent art of Jack Berry. Many thanks to Jack for permission to use this wonderful drawing. Lest we forget. Follow @Sara79601745 and @BooksBomber to find out more.
Woke up to this lovely message: “Good Morning John Among the thousands of books I’ve read in my lifetime, and the many I’ve read about WW2, your book stands out as one of the very best. Thank You for your incredible service and for telling your story. Daniel”
Great news that the cast has been announced for the BBC drama of @BrianWoodMC story. Brian is a former guest whose talk still echos with our members. Richly deserved for a phenomenal man and family. @keep__attacking #HistoryWorthSharing bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/la…
We're absolutely delighted to announce our next guest is @DrHelenFry - Join us next Thursday 29 Oct to hear some amazing stories of WWII subterfuge and cunning. mailchi.mp/9534ef4dc3e7/f… #SCRANtalks #HistoryWorthSharing
Remarkable and very moving.
Our next guest is Lt. Col (ret.) Ian Buchanan - one of the first people to determine British Military Cyber strategy. This fascinating talk is not to be missed! DM for the meeting links. #scrantalks #historyworthsharing mailchi.mp/fdb5b7f4c035/i…
This will be a great talk!
This will be a great talk!
Our profound thanks to @brannigan001. Chris, you were a perfect guest, you told your story beautifully. We fully support Hope for Hasti hopeforhasti.org and wish you and your family the very best.

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