Normandy Veteran Stan Ford Recalls Surviving Explosion On HMS Fratton

Preparations are continuing ahead of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the battle of Normandy last week.
Normandy Veteran, Stan Ford, recounts the harrowing experience of when an explosion on the HMS Fratton threw him overboard and killed 31 of his crewmates.
Broadcast on 04/03/24
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[@AstroEssexGirl]

He looks amazing for nearly 100! It’s lovely that we can still hear these stories directly from those who were there

[@SimonSmith-yd6tt]

Sir the UK salutes you and your comrades The greatest generation

[@benchapman3788]

Thank you for your Service Stan and to all your family members

[@marclaw4511]

Stan is tough as old boots.He comes from a brave generation.Fabulous man.

[@maxwellfan55]

Good on yer, Stan.

[@seanmcstravick7407]

Real man no snowflakes there hahah