The phases of the battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden are fully explained in a dedicated exhibit.

Broad coverage is given to the post-war campaigns from Borneo and Suez to the Falklands War, Northern Ireland and Afghanistan.

An original nosecone of the Horsa glider which carried airlanding troops into action at Normandy and the Rhine is featured, as well as the stuffed Bing the Paradog, who dropped in 1945.

Photographs, documents, letters and film and audio interviews are appended to each entry where available, and contributions of further material are invited.

While paying respect to those who have served and their families, this will engage a younger audience, especially with reference to the National Curriculum, through the use of the latest technology.