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Official feed of Pen & Sword author and artist, Ben Skipper. Disabled/WiS Veteran.
I can also be found on Instgram @history_writerben and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090465922769

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This summer I am lucky enough to have no less than THREE military history titles released by Pen and Sword Books to tempt you with, and all available to pre-order (www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Ben-Skipper/...) What's not to *like?

All of the D-Day work has now finished. Its been an absolute privilege to be involved in aw well as design and add content to Nottingham County Councils D-Day leaflet (left) and write the content for this years Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Knightsbridge and Normandy Landings Dinner.

At approximately 16:00 local time on 6 June 1942, Ray Ellis of the South Notts Hussars (107th RHA) fired the final round from his 25 PDR field gun. This act marked the conclusion of the Battle of Knightsbridge and the near destruction of the South Notts. To the last round!

Its happening!!! Keep an eye out for my latest Fight Craft title; the Boeing B-52 that now completes my 'Fortress Trio. Huge thanks to @penandswordbooks.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to write this series of books for modellers & enthusiasts alike. #avgeek #aviationhistory #historywriter

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A cheeky request, but retweets are very welcome to help spread the word about the conference! @vandawilcox.bsky.social @simonjones.bsky.social @chance1234.bsky.social @dmorganowen.bsky.social @neagle.bsky.social @tjgodden.bsky.social @willisrm73.bsky.social @benskipper.bsky.social Et al!

A great edition of this month's Aerospace magazine from the Royal Aeronautical Society and the rapidly developing world of defence aviation. I even get a wee mention this month. #avgeek #aviation

Preparing the research for my bit of this years D-Day celebrations. History is never dull. #dday #historywriter #militaryhistory

A lot going on at Chez Skipper at the moment, all of it positive. Another title for @penandswordbooks.bsky.social is on the table, plus some D-Day related tasks to complete. But first... #historywriter #DDay80 #aviationwriter #avgeek

Some wonderful feedback for 100 Years of Civil Aviation, now available from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #civilaviation #aviationhistory #avgeek #historywriter

This collection of items features the classic McClelland & Chase Horse design inspired by the exclusive McClelland & Chase Trophy, awarded for equitation excellence within the RAF. Available at: www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Mc... #equinewear #countrywear #equine

Went to break some falling plates today at a friend's place and he had this lurking in the yard. An absolute beast when it first came out, the 7110 is still awesome looking almost 30 years later.

Happy Monday gang! I'm on the final leg of editing my next 'big history' for Pen and Sword Books. Guards, Glory and Majesty! #militaryhistory #householddivision #britisharmy #historywriter

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We reused this quote because its more timely than ever. @philipblood.bsky.social

Podcasts, videos, books and tweets of the week 83fallout.substack.com Lots of important events recently Russian soldiers Two years on we have this portrait of Russian soldiers. In two years of total war, Moscow has tried every trick to keep the death march going. It hel...

Talking feed prices. Just look at those figures, especially feed wheat. #farmtalk

Still writing... so here's a little still from the archives. Name the aircraft part and what aircraft it comes from and earn the bragging rights of a minor deity. #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationhistory

One of two the huge differences between the B-17 and B-24; the ball turret of the B-24 could be retracted. To learn more about the B-17 check out my Flight Craft title by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social tinyurl.com/yktpy68m #B17 #B24 #avgeek #aviationhistory #militaryaviation #historywriter

This is the remarkable Lilium Ducted Electric Vectored Thrust (DEVT) aeroplane. Is the DEVT the future and is the future is now? Read more in my Pen and Sword Books 100 years of Civil Aviation available at www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/100-Years-of...

From teachers to community volunteers, mothers to daughters of Veterans, each face represents a Veteran. Each face represents is a woman willing to give her all for her country. #InternationalWomensDay #veterans

Taking a moment to break away from finishing off the latest 'script and join in the celebrations of #worldbookday by shamelessly plugging my own work from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social #historywriter #militaryhistory #avgeek #aviationhistory #scalemodelling

Me thinking what I went into the kitchen for... only to find myself in a barn.

This morning I learned that 100 Years of Civil Aviation, published by Pen and Sword Books is in the top 30 of aviation titles(@bookauthority). What a wonderful way to start the morning! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/100-Years-of... #aviation #civilaviation #top30 #aviationhistory

The Rambo Syndrome remains my top paper on a certain academic site, over a decade after it was written. This piece has been read the world over and was my gateway to far wider projects. #veteransubculture #Awareness #PTSD

A screenshot of the cover of one of my 2024 titles due to be released by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social ; the evergreen Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules. #aviationhistory #historywriter #militaryaviation #C130Hercules

Half week with half-term going on, so the early morning writing session has started in earnest. Today I'm channelling my inner Pevsner. Military architecture; we genuinely don't make facades like we used to is all I'm saying. #militaryhistory #militaryarchitecture #historywriter

Another wonderful review of 100 Years of Civil Aviation published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social that can be purchased at tinyurl.com/6z2xcf3w #civilaviation #historywriter #aviationhistory

Just added Thelwellesque to my next manuscript; what am I describing? You'll be shocked. No you really will.

Righto that's the first aviation history manuscript submitted for 2024. Back to it, and this time a completely different subject. #historywriter #aviationhistory #militaryhistory

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JD... @benskipper.bsky.social @philipblood.bsky.social Our new Twenty Minute History series needs your love! Like subscribe and comment!

Twenty Minute History: Germany 1944www.youtube.com Dr Phil Blood, Dustin Du Cane and Ben Skipper meet to bring you a short Twenty Minute-ish History. This time Phil discusses wartime Germany.This is the first...

My first interview of the year, this time I'm speaking with Carl over at Military Books HQ and my views on my background and experiences as a military history writer. #historywriter #militaryhistory militarybookshq.substack.com/p/author-int...

@HistorianBlood @DustinDuCane & I are bringing the Adjutants Lounge to YouTube! If you like short history casts, random comments, references to modelling, locomotives & getting things back to front then you are in a treat...we may even go live! youtu.be/q-JDoUxltBM #history #podcast