The Royal Navy’s newest ship has been commissioned at a ceremony in Devonport Naval Base. HMS Magpie is the newest addition to the Royal Navy’s Hydrographic Squadron, replacing veteran survey ship HMS Gleaner, which paid off earlier this year in Plymouth after 35 years’ service. Lieutenant Commander William Alexander, HMS Magpie’s first Commanding Officer and Gleaner’s … [Read more...] about HMS Magpie, the Royal Navy’s newest ship commissioned in Devonport
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The Royal Navy’s HMS Montrose shadows two Russian warships
The Royal Navy’s HMS Montrose shadowed two Russian warships in the approaches to the English Channel after they ventured out of the Baltic. The Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate sailed up the Channel to meet with corvettes RFS Boikiy and Stoikiy as the Russian vessels sortied from their base in the Baltic and entered the North Sea. HMS Montrose worked alongside the Maritime … [Read more...] about The Royal Navy’s HMS Montrose shadows two Russian warships
2018 Royal Ascot Armed Forces’ Day
Once again the Trustees of Ascot Racecourse have kindly designated the final day of Royal Ascot as Armed Forces Day. Amidst the frocks, finery, top hats and tails were 105 members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces resplendent in their service dress uniforms and mirror-like boots and shoes. The women and men were there to officiate as stewards and to collect money for the three … [Read more...] about 2018 Royal Ascot Armed Forces’ Day
Anglo-French naval force storms Biscay coast in major workout
The full panoply of Anglo-French amphibious striking power is being unleashed against France’s Atlantic coast as the two nations prepare to form a combined task group. More than 2,000 military personnel from both sides of the Channel – including destroyer HMS Dragon, amphibious ship RFA Lyme Bay, minehunter HMS Chiddingfold, Royal Marines from 45 Commando, raiding craft from … [Read more...] about Anglo-French naval force storms Biscay coast in major workout
Royal Navy sailors in Far East on Plymouth Warship HMS Albion
Two Royal Navy sailors from Plymouth are touring the Far East deployed on board Devonport warship HMS Albion. Petty Officer Stephen Gray and Writer Lee Nesbitt, both from Plymouth are flying the flag, promoting peace, security and prosperity and helping safeguard trade routes critical to the UK’s economy. The 23,000-tonne amphibious assault ship left Plymouth at the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sailors in Far East on Plymouth Warship HMS Albion
Royal Navy officer Lt Cdr Jamie Walker to be awarded Fleet Commander’s Commendation
A Royal Navy officer from Shropshire has been recognised for his contribution as an engineer to the operational success of his warship. Lieutenant Commander Jamie Walker, 39, is due to receive a Fleet Commanders Commendation on Friday (25th May) as recognition for his contribution as the Marine Engineer Officer to HMS St Albans. Jamie, of Shrewsbury, is married to Jessica … [Read more...] about Royal Navy officer Lt Cdr Jamie Walker to be awarded Fleet Commander’s Commendation
Royal Navy warship HMS Echo crew praise by Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales shared the ‘nation’s pride’ with the crew of a Plymouth-based warship when he thanked them for their mercy mission in the Mediterranean. The heir to the throne dropped in on the survey ship in Athens’ port of Piraeus as HMS Echo took a break from Operation Sophia – the international naval effort to stop people-trafficking from North Africa to … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship HMS Echo crew praise by Prince Charles
Devonport Naval Base health and well-being fair
Healthy-minded staff have attended a health and well-being fair at Devonport Naval Base. Jointly organised by Naval Base Commander’s staff with Babcock, Interserve and ESS, the event attracted civilian and military personnel to seek advice on emotional and physical health from 45 external organisations and MOD experts. Maintaining the health and well-being of all … [Read more...] about Devonport Naval Base health and well-being fair
Armed Forces cycle ride in aid of veterans
Serving and former Royal Navy personnel are taking part in a 300-mile cycle ride across England in aid of a veterans’ charity. On Friday 11th May, 24 sponsored riders will cycle from Falmouth to the Admiralty in London in less than 60 hours to support and promote the charity Care after Combat. The charity formed by Jim Davidson OBE, Simon Weston CBE aims is to support … [Read more...] about Armed Forces cycle ride in aid of veterans
HMS Albion sending their best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy
HMS Albion, on operations in the Asia Pacific region, sending their best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy. Sailors and Royal Marines formed up on the flight deck of the Plymouth-based assault ship to spell out the message. … [Read more...] about HMS Albion sending their best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy
