The bulk of the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group today returned to their respective homes after three months in the USA. Following HMS Dragon’s return to Portsmouth earlier this week, the aircraft carrier made her way into Portsmouth – where she was greeted by sister ship HMS Prince of Wales. At the same time two of her escorts, HMS Northumberland and … [Read more...]
Sailors decorated for bravery, devotion and dedication in Operational Honours
SAILORS behind one of the most dramatic rescues in recent years and a record-breaking drugs haul are among Servicemen and women recognised by the Queen. Four RN personnel have been singled out in the latest Operational Honours awarded to those in the Services whose bravery, dedication and effort goes above and beyond what would normally be expected. Leading Seaman David … [Read more...]
Bursaries worth over £38,000 awarded in third round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding
Fifteen different community groups have secured bursaries that will bring their projects to life in the third round of funding from ‘Mayflower 400 Community Sparks’. From music and performance, to exhibitions and events, to murals and mosaics, the projects will benefit from an overall investment of £38,473 from the scheme, which was set up to support grass-roots community, … [Read more...]
Babcock apprentices awarded for excellence
Babcock Apprentices based at Devonport Royal Dockyard have been formally awarded for their efforts and achievements at its annual Apprentice Awards Evenings held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The ceremonies were hosted over two evenings, where more than 500 guests came together to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed apprenticeships in the past … [Read more...]
Royal Navy ships and divers join major minehunt in Middle East
Royal Navy warships and sailors are playing key roles in the largest naval exercise in the Middle East of the year – and the largest global hunt for mines in three. More than 5,000 personnel, 30 ships and more than 50 nations are committed to the fortnight-long IMX 19 (International Maritime Exercise) workout, spread across a vast area from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean … [Read more...]
Devonport welcomes almost 200 apprentices and graduates
Babcock International, the Aerospace and Defence company, has welcomed 194 new apprentices and graduates to its Devonport site, as the business develops its next generation. Following a comprehensive application process, including assessment centres and interviews, Babcock’s 2019 intake of apprentices and graduates have now joined the team. The 125 apprentices – double last … [Read more...]
Royal Marines practise rescuing aircrew behind enemy lines
Royal Marines turned Virginia creepers, stalking woodland outside Washington to practise rescuing downed aircrew from behind enemy lines. The men of Lima Company, 42 Commando, fought their way through a replica developing world village, developing the tactics they would use to locate, if necessary liberate and finally escort or carry injured or trapped personnel back to … [Read more...]
Royal Navy personnel join independence parade in St Vincent and the Grenadines
A TEAM of Royal Navy sailors took part in the 40th anniversary celebrations of their homeland, St Vincent and the Grenadines. Twenty personnel participated in a parade through the capital Kingstown, ending in Victoria Park, to mark the 40th anniversary of the island’s independence. Wearing their Royal Navy tropical uniforms, the team, who all volunteered to take part in … [Read more...]
Ships thwart mass attack as autumn war game begins
The week began with a bang for Royal Navy warships taking part in the UK’s biggest war game of the autumn. Ships leaving Faslane to begin the two-week-long Joint Warrior exercise faced swarms of attacks from fast boats – the weapon of choice of terrorists looking to attack shipping in the Middle East. The cry “Quickdraw, quickdraw, quickdraw…” echoed through Royal Navy … [Read more...]
Full throttle from HMS Prince of Wales as carrier hits top speed
Britain's newest aircraft carrier has hit top speed as she tested her engines to the max in the North Sea. HMS Prince of Wales thundered through the sea at 25 knots as her diesel generators and gas turbines were pushed to full throttle during only her second week of trials. It took almost all the 109 Megawatts of power – enough to meet the needs of a city the size of the … [Read more...]
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