{"id":7482,"date":"2020-03-08T15:31:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/?p=7482"},"modified":"2020-03-08T15:31:57","modified_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:31:57","slug":"this-is-how-the-british-armed-forces-celebrated-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/this-is-how-the-british-armed-forces-celebrated-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"This is how the British Armed Forces celebrated Women&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our forces wouldn&rsquo;t be what they are if it weren&rsquo;t for the many lethal women we have on board. This International Women&rsquo;s Day, different branches of the British Armed Forces paid tribute to some of their strongest fighters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RAF celebrated the day by honouring their female personnel. This was the first branch to open its doors to women and there has been no looking back. Check out their tribute: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are extremely proud of the contribution that all our personnel make to protect our nation, so happy <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay<\/a> to our serving women! <br><br>How are you celebrating today? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qqslCVqztc\">pic.twitter.com\/qqslCVqztc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236619739008503808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The RAF was the first British armed force to open all roles, including front line roles, to both men and women. Earlier this year we saw our first female RAF Regiment gunner graduate from training <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual<\/a> <br><br>What does International Women&rsquo;s Day mean to you? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n1pH5eFNzC\">pic.twitter.com\/n1pH5eFNzC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236648329112686594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">80 years ago, Beatrice Shilling, an engineer at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, developed a restrictor valve that prevented RAF fighters from stalling during dives &ndash; a serious drawback during the Battle of Britain. Today would have been her 111th birthday <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fiXtHSy0ge\">pic.twitter.com\/fiXtHSy0ge<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236654151456571394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay<\/a> we celebrate our diversity because it helps us to represent the modern society that we serve. In turn, this has a positive impact on our operational capability. <br><br>How are you celebrating today? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sz9HTqPea2\">pic.twitter.com\/sz9HTqPea2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236666008254939136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The British Army produced this powerful video, which gave us goosebumps. It followed Bombardier Jenny Findlay as she fired the One O&rsquo;clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As today is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a>, we celebrate the contribution women make to the Army. Yesterday, to celebrate the occasion, Edinburgh Castle's iconic One O'clock Gun was fired by Bombardier Jenny Findlay, a soldier from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/105RegtRA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@105RegtRA<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay<\/a> For more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yLt6EatduH\">https:\/\/t.co\/yLt6EatduH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/abGtgr4ktW\">pic.twitter.com\/abGtgr4ktW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; British Army (@BritishArmy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1236668000234655744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Navy used its women to put forward a serious message for younger recruits. The women who have done is all spoke of their strengths and how those strengths helped them achieve their dreams in the navy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From one woman to another&hellip;<br><br>Play to your strengths. Ask for support. Have fun. Just some of the advice our female personnel are offering to young recruits. <br><br>Ready to start your journey? Find out about our career opportunities here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SQNdMDvw7J\">https:\/\/t.co\/SQNdMDvw7J<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rbx08kKOh9\">pic.twitter.com\/Rbx08kKOh9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1236637795063664642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The navy also released this picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Happy International Women's Day from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HMSPWLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HMSPWLS<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXXBdQXvLy\">pic.twitter.com\/qXXBdQXvLy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1236562348200144896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout history, we have countless examples of women stepping forward and helping the country win one battle after the other. As the world evolves, the roles they have taken on have become more diversified, while the number of women in the armed forces has also increased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Women&rsquo;s Day we&rsquo;d also like to take a moment to thank all the powerful women who fill the ranks of our armed forces. Let&rsquo;s continue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forcespenpals.co.uk\/support-soldiers\">support these amazing soldiers<\/a> and celebrate their contributions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our forces wouldn&rsquo;t be what they are if it weren&rsquo;t for the many lethal women we have on board. This International Women&rsquo;s Day, different branches of the British Armed Forces paid tribute to some of their strongest fighters. RAF celebrated the day by honouring their female personnel. This was the first branch to open its [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"Our forces wouldn't be what they are if it weren't for the many lethal women we have on board. This International Women's Day, different branches of the British Armed Forces ... "},"author":3,"featured_media":7483,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our forces wouldn't be what they are if it weren't for the many lethal women we have on board. This International Women's Day, different branches of the British Armed Forces paid tribute to some of their strongest fighters. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RAF celebrated the day by honouring their female personnel. This was the first branch to open its doors to women and there has been no looking back. Check out their tribute: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We are extremely proud of the contribution that all our personnel make to protect our nation, so happy &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay&lt;\/a> to our serving women! &lt;br>&lt;br>How are you celebrating today? &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qqslCVqztc\">pic.twitter.com\/qqslCVqztc&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236619739008503808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The RAF was the first British armed force to open all roles, including front line roles, to both men and women. Earlier this year we saw our first female RAF Regiment gunner graduate from training &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual&lt;\/a> &lt;br>&lt;br>What does International Women\u2019s Day mean to you? &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n1pH5eFNzC\">pic.twitter.com\/n1pH5eFNzC&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236648329112686594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay&lt;\/a> we celebrate our diversity because it helps us to represent the modern society that we serve. In turn, this has a positive impact on our operational capability. &lt;br>&lt;br>How are you celebrating today? &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sz9HTqPea2\">pic.twitter.com\/sz9HTqPea2&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236666008254939136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">80 years ago, Beatrice Shilling, an engineer at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, developed a restrictor valve that prevented RAF fighters from stalling during dives \u2013 a serious drawback during the Battle of Britain. Today would have been her 111th birthday &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fiXtHSy0ge\">pic.twitter.com\/fiXtHSy0ge&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1236654151456571394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The British Army produced this powerful video, which gave us goosebumps. It followed Bombardier Jenny Findlay as she fired the One O'clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle today. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As today is &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a>, we celebrate the contribution women make to the Army. Yesterday, to celebrate the occasion, Edinburgh Castle&amp;#39;s iconic One O&amp;#39;clock Gun was fired by Bombardier Jenny Findlay, a soldier from &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/105RegtRA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@105RegtRA&lt;\/a>. &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalWomensDay&lt;\/a> For more: &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yLt6EatduH\">https:\/\/t.co\/yLt6EatduH&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/abGtgr4ktW\">pic.twitter.com\/abGtgr4ktW&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; British Army (@BritishArmy) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1236668000234655744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Royal Navy used its women to put forward a serious message for younger recruits. The women who have done is all spoke of their strengths and how those strengths helped them achieve their dreams in the navy. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From one woman to another\u2026&lt;br>&lt;br>Play to your strengths. Ask for support. Have fun. Just some of the advice our female personnel are offering to young recruits. &lt;br>&lt;br>Ready to start your journey? Find out about our career opportunities here: &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SQNdMDvw7J\">https:\/\/t.co\/SQNdMDvw7J&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rbx08kKOh9\">pic.twitter.com\/Rbx08kKOh9&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1236637795063664642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The navy also released this picture:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:code -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&lt;blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">&lt;p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Happy International Women&amp;#39;s Day from &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HMSPWLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HMSPWLS&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IWD2020?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IWD2020&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EachForEqual?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EachForEqual&lt;\/a> &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qXXBdQXvLy\">pic.twitter.com\/qXXBdQXvLy&lt;\/a>&lt;\/p>&amp;mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) &lt;a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1236562348200144896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2020&lt;\/a>&lt;\/blockquote> &lt;script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\">&lt;\/script><\/code><\/pre>\n<!-- \/wp:code -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Throughout history, we have countless examples of women stepping forward and helping the country win one battle after the other. As the world evolves, the roles they have taken on have become more diversified, while the number of women in the armed forces has also increased. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This Women's Day we'd also like to take a moment to thank all the powerful women who fill the ranks of our armed forces. 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