NATIONAL ANTHEM DAY | Did you know that March 3rd is National Anthem Day in the United States? Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the national anthem in 1814 after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Soon after, the lyrics were published as a poem called “The Defence of Fort McHenry” with instructions for the poem to be sung to the tune of “Anacreon in Heaven,” a popular 18th-century melody. When published together as “The Star-Spangled Banner,” these lyrics an

10K views · 388 reactions | Tonight, hear the first ever dedicated hymn to the Royal Air Force, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Choral Society. Composed by Paul Mealor and with words by Grahame Davies, you can tune in to listen on Classic FM as part of its 30th birthday and #PlatinumJubilee celebrations. The programme starts at 8pm on 100-102 FM, or ClassicFM.com Find the lyrics to the hymn here: bit.ly/3jt0RZl | Royal Air Force | Facebook

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! | Today, we proudly celebrate the 76th birthday of the United States Air Force, a branch of our armed forces that has been crucial to the defense and security of our nation since its inception in 1947. Let us take a moment to appreciate the incredible dedication and sacrifice that the men and women of the Air Force have brought to our country. From the daring pilots who soar through the skies, to the engineers and technicians who keep our aircraft in top-notch condition, the Unit