'They shall grow not old.' One of the most famous poems written during World War One, Laurence Binyon's 'For the Fallen'. (via BBC Bitesize) | BBC Arts

For the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe, RAF Music have produced this video, called "Hymn to the Fallen". It was composed by John Williams for the film Saving Private Ryan and they were joined by The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. This week we commemorate and thank those who gave so much for our freedom. #VEDay75 #ThisIsYourVictory NB: All performance video footage recorded in 2019. | Royal Air Force

The Fallen – this poem was written by a Falklands veteran to pay tribute to his comrades and to honour the men of 1982. Sailors, soldiers, marines, and airmen gathered on the flight deck of RFA Argus for a service of thanksgiving as the poem was read. 🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/2zACnd9 🔉 Sound on to hear the poem in full | Royal Navy