Royal Marines surged in formation at speed up the River Tamar in their fast off-shore raiding craft to their newly-built base in the centre for amphibious warfare in Plymouth. The Marines of 539 Assault Squadron, previously based at Turnchapel, at Plymstock, have completed their final move of personnel, equipment and fast assault boats into their new home at the newly name … [Read more...] about Royal Marines speed to new amphibious warfare centre
Navy News
RFA Gold Rover home after epic patrol
The captain of a support ship to the Royal Navy has paid tribute to his crew after the ship returned to Plymouth today (Friday) after nearly two years on deployment. Captain Nigel Budd, the commanding officer of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Gold Rover, said: “I am delighted to return to the UK after this very successful 21 month deployment. Our return is the end of a another … [Read more...] about RFA Gold Rover home after epic patrol
Commando father welcomes son into Marines Corps
It is rare enough to pass the gruelling 30-mile speed march which Royal Marine recruits attempt at the end of their training, but it is even rarer to pass it with your dad on the speed march as well. And it’s unheard of for the father to be the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone, Devon. However, that is what happened when … [Read more...] about Commando father welcomes son into Marines Corps
HMS Enterprise joyous welcome home to Plymouth
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise returned to Plymouth to a noisy and colourful welcome from families after nine months away from home waters. The deep water hydrographic and oceanographic ship arrived at HM Naval Base Devonport from the Middle East to a joyful reception on the jetty after a successful patrol. A crowd of happy families and friends cheered and waved … [Read more...] about HMS Enterprise joyous welcome home to Plymouth
Devonport Field Gun Crew Public Run
The Devonport Field Gun crew mustered on Wednesday 22nd May at HMS Drake for a bit drill run. A bit drill run is the complete Field Gun run broken down into its component parts for demonstration purposes; followed by a full gun run at speed. The public run was a culmination of six weeks arduous training as a crew. Chief Petty Officer Steve Hall explained that the team had been … [Read more...] about Devonport Field Gun Crew Public Run
First Navy F35 Pilot Completes First Month’s Training
The Royal Navy’s first pilot of its next-generation jump jet has said it will give the nation’s future carriers an unrivalled striking power. After a month flying the F35B Lightning II – the most advanced stealth fighter in the world – Lieutenant Commander Ian Tidball has given the aircraft a glowing testimonial. The Fleet Air Arm pilot is learning to fly the jet, also … [Read more...] about First Navy F35 Pilot Completes First Month’s Training
HMS Trenchant home from record patrol
Royal Navy submariners from HMS Trenchant received a joyful welcome home to their base-port in Plymouth after a record 11-month patrol by a UK attack submarine. The nuclear-powered submarine was met by about 200 families and friends at HM Naval Base, Devonport, after 335 days away - the longest Trafalgar Class submarine deployment, beating the old record by HMS Tireless by 12 … [Read more...] about HMS Trenchant home from record patrol
Royal Marines final Afghanistan homecoming
A heroes’ welcome was given to the Royal Marines of 40 Commando when thousands of people packed the streets of Taunton to welcome them home from duty in Afghanistan. The unit was also presented with campaign medals by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. About 15,000 cheering and banner-waving well-wishers gave the Marines a tumultuous greeting as they paraded through … [Read more...] about Royal Marines final Afghanistan homecoming
HMS Argyll visits Namibia
Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has paid a visit to Walvis Bay, Namibia, to enhance relations with the Namibian Navy and support British business interests. HMS Argyll’s port stop was the first to the country by a Royal Navy ship for eight years, the last being HMS Edinburgh, and it proved to be a real success. Namibia has had full independence from South Africa since 1990 and … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll visits Namibia
Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
Royal Navy sailors from Plymouth-based HMS Sutherland were given a heroes’ welcome when they won a race to beat the ship back to Plymouth from Scotland. The five sailors have raised more than £3,500 for the Royal Navy/Royal Marine Charity by not only beating the ship back to HM Naval Base Devonport by land, but also by completing imaginative tasks along the 833 miles, set by … [Read more...] about Royal Navy sailors beat warship to Plymouth
