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  • Phil Shanahan, who led campaign to honour three Enigma heroes, is next to plaque at the Earl Shilton house where Tommy Brown lived.
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    Phil Shanahan guest at unveiling of green plaque in memory of WWII hero Tommy Brown

    Phil Shanahan, managing editor of Enigma Communications, was one of the guests at the unveiling of a green plaque in memory of Tommy Brown, a young NAAFI canteen assistant who helped shorten WWII.

  • Phil Shanahan holding his book, The Real Enigma Heroes, with Carol Bridges, cousin of Colin Grazier, at exhibition.
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    Enigma Communications mounts exhibition about Tamworth WWII hero Colin Grazier

    Enigma Communications’ managing editor Phil Shanahan has been manning an exhibition and signing copies of his book about Tamworth WWII hero Colin Grazier who helped shorten the conflict.

  • Phil Shanahan, author of The Real Enigma Heroes, pictured with Tim Wadsworth president of Lichfield St Chad Rotary Club and Keith Eagland group’s speakers secretary.
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    Touching tribute to war hero at Lichfield hotel talk

    A spontaneous and moving tribute was paid to three WW2 heroes following a talk at the George Hotel in Lichfield given by Enigma Communications’ managing director Phil Shanahan.

  • Phil Shanahan pictured at new interpretation panel erected at memorial to Enigma heroes, with David Hunter, senior regeneration officer at Tamworth Borough Council, and Tamworth councillor Steven Claymore.
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    Early Day Motion in Parliament commemorates sacrifice of Enigma war heroes at centre of campaign

    Three war heroes Enigma Communications managing director Phil Shanahan campaigned to bring to public attention have now been recognised in Parliament.

  • New ebook of The Real Enigma Heroes marks 75th anniversary of pivotal WW2 action
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    New ebook of The Real Enigma Heroes marks 75th anniversary of pivotal WW2 action

    An ebook and updated version of The Real Enigma Heroes by Enigma Communications managing director Phil Shanahan has been published to mark the 75th anniversary of the WW2 story that inspired it.

  • Tamworth Heritage Day Phil Shanahan author signing
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    Mayor among visitors to The Real Enigma Heroes exhibition at Tamworth Heritage Day

    An exhibition mounted by Enigma Communications managing editor Phil Shanahan was one of the main attractions at a Midlands history event.

  • NAAFI canteen assistant Tommy Brown who helped capture Enigma codebooks from a sinking U-boat in World War 2.
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    Daily Mirror interviews author of The Real Enigma Heroes for WW2 bravery story

    The Daily Mirror interviewed Phil Shanahan, Enigma Communications’ managing editor, for a centre-page spread about the heroic actions of a teenage canteen assistant during WW2. Phil, who wrote about the exploits of Tommy Brown in his book, The Real Enigma Heroes, was quoted in the feature, explaining the significance of the youngster’s courage. Tommy boarded…

  • Phil Shanahan (left), managing editor of Enigma Communications, pictured at unveiling of exhibition with Tony Fasson, named after his uncle.
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    Enigma Communications’ Phil Shanahan helps Bletchley Park unveil exhibition about war heroes

    Phil Shanahan (left), managing editor of Enigma Communications, pictured at the unveiling of the exhibition with Tony Fasson, who was named after his uncle. An exhibition about the capture of vital codebooks from a German U-boat has been opened at Bletchley Park with the help of Enigma Communications’ managing editor Phil Shanahan. Phil acted as…

  • Re-enactment of capture of Enigma codebooks from U-559 during WWII at British Royal Tournament at Earls Court in 2013.
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    Enigma heroes honoured at British Military Tournament

    Around 50,000 people, including Prince William and other members of the royal family, watched a spectacular re-enactment of a daring World War Two mission at Earls Court in London. The show opener for the 2013 British Military Tournament was inspired by a campaign, led by Enigma Communications’ managing editor Phil Shanahan, to honour the men…

  • Phil Shanahan giving talk to packed audience in The Music Room at Grims Dyke Hotel about his book, The Real Enigma Heroes.
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    Enigma Communications managing editor Phil Shanahan gives talk about secret wartime mission at sell-out event in London

    Enigma Communications’ managing editor Phil Shanahan gave a sell-out talk about three unsung war heroes at a prestigious London hotel. Phil recounted the remarkable story of how Lieutenant Tony Fasson and Able Seaman Colin Grazier boarded a sinking German U-boat to capture vital material which helped hasten the end of WWII. The packed audience at…

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