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GB News Veterans’ Voices: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Former RAF weapons technician Neil Ellingham describes how a road accident left him with a serious leg injury and crushed nerves. His account highlights the support he and his wife received from military colleagues and the Royal British Legion, and the value of remembrance in bringing veterans together.
Ellingham had served in the Falkland Islands in 2017, working with missile launchers and explosives storage. About six months after returning, he was called back to work while on weekend duty and was crushed between two cars, fracturing his tibia near the knee; he was later medically discharged. He says the Poppy Appeal and Armistice period honour those who served and help sustain camaraderie among veterans.
In short
- Former RAF technician Neil Ellingham recounts a life-changing road accident.
- Military colleagues supported him and his wife after his injury.
- He says remembrance helps veterans reconnect through camaraderie.
Explained simply
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the UK’s air force, and a weapons technician works with military equipment such as missile launchers and explosives storage. Neil Ellingham served in the Falkland Islands in 2017; after returning, he suffered a serious leg injury in a road accident and was later medically discharged.
Military colleagues and the Royal British Legion, a charity that supports serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families, helped Ellingham and his wife. The Poppy Appeal raises money for the Legion’s work, while the Armistice period, including Remembrance Sunday, honours people who served and died in war.
For many veterans, remembrance events are also a chance to meet others with shared experiences and maintain friendships formed through service. This can matter especially after injury or leaving the military, when daily contact with colleagues may come to an end.