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Historic Flag Sparks Hope at Royal Navy Museum

8/11/2025

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Richard Wood's heart raced as he spotted his father's name on a poignant flag at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. This historic artifact, dropped by the Australian air force in 1945, represents a beacon of hope for prisoners in Indonesia. The museum is now on a mission to uncover more signatories for future exhibitions.

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Richard Wood's heart raced as he spotted his father's name on a poignant flag at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. This historic artifact, dropped by the Australian air force in 1945, represents a beacon of hope for prisoners in Indonesia. The museum is now on a mission to uncover more signatories for future exhibitions.