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Military and City mark Somme Centenary

Military personnel and civic leaders joined the youth of Plymouth today (Friday) in paying tribute to the dead of the battle of the Somme from 100 years ago. Troops from the Royal Artillery, 6 Rifles and the Royal Navy, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Pauline Murphy and children from seven schools marked the centenary of the bloodiest of battles ever involving the British Army in … [Read more...] about Military and City mark Somme Centenary

HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol

The Royal Navy warship HMS Portland was waved off by families of the crew as they left Plymouth today (Monday) on a nine-month deployment taking them half way round the world. The frigate will undertake maritime security operations to promote stability and deter illegitimate use of the sea in the Middle East and Atlantic Ocean.  She is also due to take part in multi-national … [Read more...] about HMS Portland sails on a nine-month patrol

Royal Marines Falklands Memorial

Royal Marines and sailors from HMS Bulwark’s Royal Marines squadron gathered on a beach for a poignant commemoration of the loss of landing craft during the 1982 Falklands Conflict. The Plymouth warship conducted the service on Portsmouth’s Eastney Beach on the anniversary of the deaths during the battle to reclaim the islands from the invading Argentina’s armed … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands Memorial

Peregrine Trophy

The annual Peregrine Trophy awards took place this week onboard HMS Bulwark whilst she was alongside in London. The Peregrine Trophy dates back to 1961 and is named after the HMS Peregrine Royal Naval Air Station in Sussex. The award’s primary purpose is to encourage the production of eye-catching, powerful imagery that can be used in the media to demonstrate the Royal Navy … [Read more...] about Peregrine Trophy

HMS Ocean on NATO Baltic exercise

HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy’s and NATO Flagship, has arrived in the operating area for a NATO Baltic exercise. She has embarked the multinational staff of the Commander Amphibious Task Force and Commander Land Forces and eight helicopters. The Plymouth-based amphibious helicopter carrier is now operating as part of the Combined Task Force, under the command of a US Navy … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean on NATO Baltic exercise

Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched

The UK’s only nuclear-powered museum submarine has a bright new future after a ceremonial re-launch in Plymouth Naval Base. Former head of the Royal Navy Admiral Sir Jonathon Band (retired) cut the ribbon  to the face-lifted Cold War  submarine to herald the next milestone in its thriving career as a tourist attraction and a newly-announced part of the National Museum of the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Museum Submarine re-launched

Plymouth hosts emotional Jutland Memorial Service

Tears were shed as descendants of those who died at the World War One naval Battle of Jutland were remembered at a commemorative parade and service in Plymouth today. Families of those who died in and survived the historic battle between the mighty German High Seas and Royal Navy’s Grand fleets gathered from all over the UK to honour the dead 100 years on. The civic … [Read more...] about Plymouth hosts emotional Jutland Memorial Service

Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid

A Royal Naval sailor and an MOD worker bidding to break a dinghy endurance sailing record between two naval bases have been backed by their bosses and a charity they are supporting. Leading Seaman Phil Slade and Ministry of Defence employee Mark Belamarich are planning to sail about 300 miles from Plymouth’s Royal Navy and Royal Marines Sail Training Centre Camber on … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Dinghy Record Bid

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