HMS Sutherland belched fire and fury on the ranges off Gibraltar during gunnery exercises in the opening moves of her six-month deployment. The Rock was the first port of call for the Devonport frigate as it makes its way towards the Indian Ocean to take over from HMS Westminster on a counter-terrorism/counter-piracy patrol. With the 30mm cannon set to automatic, the … [Read more...] about Plymouth warship bares its gunnery teeth
Navy News
HMS Bulwark sails for Olympic duties
The Royal Navy’s Flagship, HMS Bulwark sailed from her home port in Devonport (Monday 16 July) to work up the crew in final preparations for Olympic maritime security duties later this week as the afloat Command and Control Headquarters supporting Dorset Police’s multi-agency security team at sea. The Naval Service is providing a range of ships, including the Flagship, Royal … [Read more...] about HMS Bulwark sails for Olympic duties
South West Royal Marine honoured by Queen
South West Royal Marine Warrant Officer Ceri Lewis has spoken of his pride at being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ceri, 54, the welfare officer for 42 Commando at Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth, has been honoured for his role as a welfare officer over the past 13 years, supporting Royal Marines units and their families, including several recent tours of duty in … [Read more...] about South West Royal Marine honoured by Queen
Cold war submarine marks decade as museum.
The success of a former nuclear-powered submarine as a visitor attraction in the past ten years has been marked with the unveiling of a tribute to submariners who died serving their country. The former HMS Courageous has attracted hundreds of visitors to Plymouth in the decade since opening as only the second former nuclear-powered submarine museum in Europe other than in … [Read more...] about Cold war submarine marks decade as museum.
Armed Forces Week Launched in Plymouth
The Armed Forces Day flag was hoisted (Monday 25th) in a ceremony to launch this year’s Plymouth Armed Forces Week and the countdown to the city hosting the Armed Forces Day National Event on Saturday (30th June). The ceremony, outside Plymouth Guildhall, was witnessed by passers-by, workers and shoppers and included school children, military veterans, armed forces personnel … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Week Launched in Plymouth
Royal Navy Observer Takes On the Ironman Challenge…Again
Lieutenant Dave Anderson of the Culdrose based 849 Sea King Airborne Surveillance and Control (SKASaC) Naval Air Squadron, knows his hard training will stand him in good stead when he competes in the UK Ironman Triathlon, for the second time, on 22nd July 2012 in Bolton, Lancashire. This ultra distance triathlon event consists of a 2.4 mile lake swim immediately followed by a … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Observer Takes On the Ironman Challenge…Again
Plymouth Royal Marine tackles gruelling SW 100 mile run
A Royal Marine from Plymouth is set to become one of only 175 entrants from around the globe to take on this years' 100 mile Ultra Trail South West competition round the rugged Cornish coast. As Plymouth becomes the focus of the nation for Armed Forces Day on June 30, Colour Sergeant Darren Handley, 37, who works at RMB Stonehouse will put to the test his months of … [Read more...] about Plymouth Royal Marine tackles gruelling SW 100 mile run
Royal Marines Falklands War Reunion
Veteran and serving Royal Marines staged a reunion and memorial parade to mark the 30th anniversary of the re-taking of the Falkland Islands. 42 Commando Royal Marines staged the reunion of veterans of the conflict at their base in Bickleigh last Saturday. More than 300 attendees included VIP guests and serving members of 42 Commando. The event included a parade of … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Falklands War Reunion
HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer
The South West based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer. Commander Tim Neild (40), of Hampshire and formerly a pupil of Ilkley Grammar School, said: “Argyll is the pinnacle of my career to date she has a fantastic reputation and a superb ship’s company. I am really looking forward to taking her to sea later this month and preparing for operations.” … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll has a new commanding officer
New Medical Centre for Royal Marines of 42 Commando
Royal Marines of 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth, have marked the completion of their newly-built medical and dental centre with a ceremonial opening (Friday 25 May). The new building provides enhanced clinical care for patients providing a full range of treatment and preventive medicine, including a physiotherapy suite. Commander Carol Betteridge and Royal Marine … [Read more...] about New Medical Centre for Royal Marines of 42 Commando
