The bravery of armed forces veterans who took part in the liberation of France during the WW2 D-Day Landings was formally recognised with the award of a Legion d’Honneur at a ceremony in Plymouth yesterday (Sunday). The event was staged, appropriately, on board the French warship Dixmude in HM Naval Base Devonport. This was only the second such event – the only other similar … [Read more...] about French Wartime Honour presented on French Warship Dixmude
Navy News
HMS Bulwark marks the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen
The Royal Navy’s fleet amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark marked the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen while in the middle of an intensive international exercise at sea. Sailors and Royal Marines of the 20,000-ton assault ship spelled a ‘90’ on the flight deck and the ship’s chefs baked a special cake, subsequently enjoyed by the ship’s company at a special … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark marks the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen
Legion D’Honneur presentation at Devon Royal Marine base
Veterans who took part in the D-Day Landings were formally recognised with a Legion d’Honneur each at a ceremony in North Devon. Former Royal Navy seaman Len Husband, former Royal Marines Clifford Coates and Dennis Small and George Laity of the Devonshire Regiment received the awards from French Honorary Consul, Alain Sibril at the home of Commando Logistics … [Read more...] about Legion D’Honneur presentation at Devon Royal Marine base
Royal Navy sails for Anglo-French Exercise
The Royal Navy’s amphibious flagship HMS Bulwark has sailed from Plymouth to take part in the bilateral UK-French Exercise Griffin Strike taking part off the coast of the UK. Joining other Royal Navy vessels, are Plymouth-based HMS Ocean and HMS Sutherland, with French Naval ships including the assault helicopter carrier FS Dixmude. The exercise will show how UK and … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sails for Anglo-French Exercise
Armed Services Tribute Football. Plymouth Argyle v AFC Wimbledon
The armed forces are pleased to be teaming up with Plymouth Argyle FC at a crucial stage in the club’s season in order to support members of the military, their families and veterans. The eighth annual Armed Services Day LeagueTwo football match Argyle AFC Wimbledon will be taking place at Home Park, Plymouth, on Saturday (9 April), kick off at 3pm. It is not only a tribute … [Read more...] about Armed Services Tribute Football. Plymouth Argyle v AFC Wimbledon
Royal Navy sailors’ awards for excellence
Royal Navy sailors from a Plymouth warship have been given the royal seal of approval for their stand-out work during anti-submarine operations. Chief Petty Officer Julian Lee and Petty Officer Luke Ebsworth from HMS Somerset were awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service (QCVS) in recognition of service during a three-month operation in perilous winter … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sailors’ awards for excellence
Royal Marines host Plymouth Argyle Footballers
Royal Marines showed footballers from Plymouth Argyle’s first team and their manager behind the scenes at Devonport Naval Base in the city. The high-riding League Two team is playing AFC Wimbledon at its ground Home Park for its annual Armed Services Day match on Saturday, April 9. The visit helped acquaint the players with the work of the Royal Marines ahead of the event … [Read more...] about Royal Marines host Plymouth Argyle Footballers
Final landing on warship HMS Bulwark by ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4
Royal Navy Fleet Amphibious Flagship HMS Bulwark has waved farewell to a long-serving military helicopter – the ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4 for the very last time. The final landing onto the flight deck at sea took place off the SW coast 36 years after a ‘Junglie’ Sea King landed on her namesake Commando Carrier for the very first time. The Sea King Mark 4 – wearing its … [Read more...] about Final landing on warship HMS Bulwark by ‘Junglie’ Sea King Mark 4
HMS Scott returned to Plymouth for the first time since June last year
The Royal Navy warship HMS Scott returned to Plymouth for the first time since June last year to a warm welcome from families and friends. HMS Scott the Royal Navy’s only deep-water survey vessel has been deployed worldwide nine months after successfully completing an extensive refit last summer. The ship returned to HM Naval Base, Devonport, with family and friends … [Read more...] about HMS Scott returned to Plymouth for the first time since June last year
Royal Navy rewards apprentices on Plymouth warships
Outstanding young naval personnel have been recognised for their achievements in the first ever Royal Navy apprentices awards ceremony. Admiral George Zambellas, First Sea Lord (head of the Royal Navy), presented awards to 15 finalists at the very first Naval Service Apprenticeship Awards designed to recognise exceptional achievements. The Royal Navy delivers around 2,500 … [Read more...] about Royal Navy rewards apprentices on Plymouth warships
