BFBS has been the British military's broadcasters for 80 years. Its news division, Forces News, is staffed by professional reporters and the archive contains footage from the 1980s to the present day in TV quality.
Content covers activity by the British Army, Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force and allies, from conflict to exercises, overseas operations to ceremonial spectacles.
Our collection includes:
Conflicts in Northen Ireland (The Troubles), Gulf War 1, Bosnia, Iraq Invasion (2003-2008), Afghanistan, including behind the wire presence at Camp Bastion during the height of active operations.
Armed Forces on exercises & operations in Belize, Canada, Cyprus, Falklands, Kenya, Nepal, High North, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Finland, Norway, USA
Military Life home & abroad in UK, Cyprus, Germany, Falklands
Humanitarian relief in Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka
Ceremonial, parades, Royal visits to military bases, military sport, Invictus Games.
BFBS was formally known as SSVC.
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