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VJ Day

Explore pages related to the history and anniversaries of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, 15 August 1945.

REME History: The Chindits

REME History: The Chindits

How REME personnel provided support to a new form of unconventional warfare Read more

Published: 10th May, 2023

Updated: 20th August, 2025

Comments: 10

Collections in Focus: Waterproofing

Collections in Focus: Waterproofing

A recent acquisition reveals the history of vehicle waterproofing in REME Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2022

Updated: 26th June, 2025

Comments: 1

Collections in Focus: Victory over Japan Day

Collections in Focus: Victory over Japan Day

Treasures from our archive to commemorate 75 years since VJ Day Read more

Published: 15th August, 2020

Updated: 26th June, 2025

Collections in Focus: POW Toothbrush

Collections in Focus: POW Toothbrush

REME prisoners of war used their skills as tradesmen to survive their ordeal Read more

Published: 6th July, 2020

Updated: 26th June, 2025

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  • Behind the Scenes: An Ever-Growing Collection

    Behind the Scenes: An Ever-Growing Collection

    Taking a closer look at items donated in the past year

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    Day in the Life Trail: Heritage Open Day

    Celebrating Everyday Histories with free entry!

  • Family Trail: Gnome Dressage

    Family Trail: Gnome Dressage

    Join us for a special version of our annual gnome trail

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    ‘Ride To The Wall’ rides to the REME Museum

    Remembrance bikers visit the galleries and Reserve Collection

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Virtual Tour

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Published: 13th November, 2019

Updated: 3rd September, 2024

Author: Assistant Curator

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