Young members of a new Royal Navy Combined Cadet Force told of their excitement as the unit was officially launched (Tuesday, 10th May) at a Plymouth College. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Royal Navy Section, part of the Government’s Cadet Expansion Programme, was officially opened at Plymouth University Technical College (UTC) with a parade, Royal Marines Band Plymouth and … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Cadet unit launched at Plymouth UTC
Navy News
Royal Navy sailor, Able Seaman Chris Linton, hits the high notes
Plymouth-based Royal Navy sailor, Able Seaman Chris Linton, 26, is aiming for the stars with the release of his new music single. Chris Linton who works with 30 Commando Royal Marines, based in Royal Marine Barracks Stonehouse, has been getting regular airplay on ‘BBC Introducing’ in Devon, and has even played live to open up BBC Devon’s brand new Plymouth … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sailor, Able Seaman Chris Linton, hits the high notes
Royal Navy Sailor, Steve Winter, International Body- Building Contest
A Royal Naval sailor has reached international level for the first time in his quest for body-building perfection. Chief Petty Officer Steve Winter, who works at Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, is due to represent his country next week in Spain for the first event of the year. He has qualified for and been selected for the UK team (UK Federation of Body Building and … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Sailor, Steve Winter, International Body- Building Contest
Royal Navy warship begins battle of Jutland tributes
Sailors from the Royal Navy warship HMS Sutherland has begun five weeks of commemorations marking the huge loss of life at the WW1 naval battle of Jutland 100 years ago. The Plymouth-based frigate visited Scotland to pay tribute to the fallen, hundreds of whom were from the city. Originally 24 warships of the Jutland battle fleet sailed from the Cromarty Firth … [Read more...] about Royal Navy warship begins battle of Jutland tributes
French Wartime Honour presented on French Warship Dixmude
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
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
