Babcock International, the aerospace and defence company, is proud to launch a new children’s book to coincide with National Storytelling Week, which is running across the UK from 1 to 8 February. Written by Warships Senior Support Engineer Katherine Terris and illustrated by local art student April Howard, the Devonport Royal Dockyard themed book ‘Porty’s Whizzing … [Read more...] about Babcock launches new book for National Storytelling Week
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HMS Forth offers Falklands’ defenders new dimensions
Soldiers protecting the Falklands have been given their first taste of what the Royal Navy’s new patrol ship can do. More than 40 Grenadier Guards joined HMS Forth for their first exercise – demonstrating the improvements she brings to the islands’ defences over her predecessor. HMS Clyde retired at the end of last year after a dozen years of patrolling Britain’s South … [Read more...] about HMS Forth offers Falklands’ defenders new dimensions
Double win for Babcock at prestigious national competition
Babcock, the aerospace and defence company, has received two prestigious accolades at a ceremony in London from the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. Devonport Royal Dockyard’s Hannah Orchard, Junior Naval Architect, scooped the Derek Kimber Medal after she undertook a week’s course at Hawkhirst on Kielder Water in Northumberland last year and impressed the judges with her … [Read more...] about Double win for Babcock at prestigious national competition
Royal Navy pilot evacuates people trapped by Australian bush fires
A Royal Navy helicopter pilot has helped evacuate people trapped by the bush fires in Australia. Lieutenant Commander Nick Grimmer, on exchange with the Royal Australian Navy, has been flying rescue missions for the last two months. Lt Cdr Grimmer, 35 from Great Yarmouth, is currently flying troop-carrying MRH90 helicopters with Australian Navy’s 808 Squadron, which … [Read more...] about Royal Navy pilot evacuates people trapped by Australian bush fires
End of era for Gosport’s iconic submarine escape tower
For the last time the team who teach submariners how to escape from a stricken boat gather at a Gosport landmark before the iconic structure closes. Tens of thousands of submariners have passed through the Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) since July 13 1954 when the first man ascended the 100ft column of water to simulate emerging from a sunken submarine. With the … [Read more...] about End of era for Gosport’s iconic submarine escape tower
Royal Navy sets up Brains Trust to shape the future
The Royal Navy is inviting the finest military, security and intelligence academics and think-tank analysts to help shape the Fleet of tomorrow. It opened the new Strategic Studies Centre in Portsmouth Naval Base – a hub for the very latest thinking and ideas surrounding the Navy’s contribution to defence and security in the 21st-Century. Research carried out under its … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sets up Brains Trust to shape the future
HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group returns home from jet trials
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...] about HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier strike group returns home from jet trials
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...] about Sailors decorated for bravery, devotion and dedication in Operational Honours
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...] about Bursaries worth over £38,000 awarded in third round of Mayflower 400 Community Sparks funding
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...] about Babcock apprentices awarded for excellence
