1950's

Increases to War Pensions for seriously disabled war pensioners victory!

The All-Party Committee of MPs continued to press for the Association's claims for an increase to the pensions paid to the war limbless and in 1955 it was decided once more that Blesma should take to the streets.  

Finally, in November 1956 after years of campaigning by the Association increases to seriously disabled war pensions were announced. 

• 1951 Delegates marched towards the Cenotaph.
• 1951 Delegates at the Cenotaph.
• 1954 Opening of the Portsmouth Home.
• 1955 Blesma delegates march on Whitehall.
• 1955 Blesma members at 10 Downing Street.
• 1956 Group Capt D Bader in BLESMAG 'Reach-for-the-Sky'.
• 1950s Douglas Bader loosens up before taking part in an Amateur celebrity golf tournament
• 1958 Granting of Armorial Bearings.
• Armorial Bearings