Mark Simner

@sportsnag The excitement of the day proved far too much for him to bear.

@marksimner ... why that guy in the lower centre fell over?

Today I am writing about... ⬇️

Regardless of the debate in the replies, the core issue is clear: successive British governments have failed to invest in our defence. This chronic neglect has left the UK vulnerable. What will it finally take for our inept political class to act on national security?

And this Saturday night's classic movie is...

@morethannelson Best theme tune of the era!

@marksimner Hmm I could be persuaded, if only for the theme tune.

Time for a re-watch!

Heartened by the positive coverage in todays press about the new home for my VC and GC collection - this one from @Telegraph

Every time the British Government (past and present) receives a 'wake up' call over defence, it immediately hits the snooze button. Will the latest issue finally make them act? I hope so, but I won't be holding my breath.

Fantastic news!

Potential classic film choice for tonight. A nice follow on from the Ipcress File last week.

14 March 1945 - On this day, the Royal Air Force dropped its first Grand Slam bomb in action. It was used alongside Tallboy bombs in a raid against a railway viaduct near Bielefeld, Germany. The attack demolished 200 ft (61 m) of the north viaduct and 260 ft (79 m) of the south.

Captain Tony Morton, naval aviator awarded the DSC for leadership in the Falklands War – obituary share.google/aLuek1BfVrhCSq…

Inside 156 - Inside 156 - Miguel Miranda on the British Retreat from Kabul in 1842, during which William Elphinstone’s army was massacred by Afghans loyal to Mohammad Akbar Khan, who later became Emir of Afghanistan. ➡️ Buy Today: history-of-war.visitlink.me/aFYo7M

@nickfshort A wonderful set of suggestions there, Nick. Reach for the Sky is also on my list, and Angels One Five. Apparently, I have a great uncle who served under Bader in early WW2. I really must find out more.

@marksimner Fine choices. I also very much like The Bridge on the River Kwai and Reach for the Sky. Ditto Mrs Minniver. But best of all, This Happy Breed. youtu.be/iNTE-dQe-R8?is…

Enjoying an Old Fashioned and I think I've settled on this absolute classic for later tonight.

@nickfshort If you think my webbing is bizarre, you should see my collection of socks. 😉 I'm considering Ice Cold in Alex or the Man Who Never Was for next Saturday night. 🤔

@marksimner Your bizarre webbing obsession aside, you are a man of remarkable good taste.

@nickfshort An old favourite.

@marksimner Brilliant.

@dshensmith Signed! 👍

We ALL need to sign this if you don't want literal terrorists in charge of this country! This is not a joke. I wish it were.

@RobExRAF @Keir_Starmer A wet flannel is more useful.

@Keir_Starmer Russia, china and Iran, the security of this country is beyond a joke......yet you flip flop like a wet flannel.