Sitrep July 24th 2014

The Ukraine air disaster….how will the world react? What will it take to bring about a cease-fire in Gaza? Why are Muslims under represented in the Armed Forces? The Defence Secretary tells Sitrep he wants to boost numbers. And…a fond farewell to HMS Illustrious as she sails home…for the last time. PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee OTHER INTERVIEWS: Professor Paul Rogers, from the Department for Peace Studies at Bradford University discussing the Ukraine air disaster as well as the Israel/ Gaza security situation. BFBS reporter Charlotte Cross, reporting from the launch of the first Armed Forces Muslim Forum Mike Critchley, the publisher of Warships World magazine discussing HMS Illustrious’ history in Service ……………………………………………………………………………………………… THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website