Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Blue Skies youngsters search for Great War secrets

Tue, Apr 29, 2014 17:57 CET

School students are joining forces with soldiers injured in Afghanistan to continue a ground-breaking archaeology project on Salisbury Plain Training Area – this time as part of a First World War Centenary project. Youngsters from Winton College and Glenmoor School in Bournemouth took part in an exciting archaeological investigation on ANZAC Day - April 25th 2014 as part of the Jon Egging Trust’s Blue Skies programme. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), RIFLES archaeology, and Wessex Archaeology

Soldiers return to Plain for award-winning archaeology project

Fri, Jul 12, 2013 15:39 CET

An award-winning project which uses archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers is continuing its success on Salisbury Plain – unearthing a range of Anglo-Saxon treasures on the military training area . The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked with The Rifles to create the unique and hugely successful programme, known as Operation Nightingale, which helps soldiers injured in Afghanistan return to their regiment or prepare for civilian life. The project also helps the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) fulfil its statutory obligations and has been recognised by the British

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Blue Skies youngsters search for Great War secrets

Soldiers return to Plain for award-winning archaeology project

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