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
Navy News
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
Royal Navy Search and Rescue helicopter carrys Olympic Flame to Lands End
The Olympic Flame was flown early morning today by a Royal Navy Search and Rescue Squadron helicopter from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, where the Flame had remained overnight, to Lands End for the start of the Olympic Torch Relay. The 771 Naval Air Squadron Sea King Helicopter arrived at Lands end at 7.00 am where Lieutenant Commander Richard Full carried the lantern to … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Search and Rescue helicopter carrys Olympic Flame to Lands End
Olympic Flame lands at RNAS Culdrose
The Olympic Flame arrived at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, Cornwall on board a chartered British Airways A319 aircraft, specially named Firefly, this evening Friday 18 May. It was flown to the UK from Greece for the start of the Olympic Torch Relay by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG). A delegation from the UK including HRH … [Read more...] about Olympic Flame lands at RNAS Culdrose
Culdrose gives The One Show an Olympic Challenge
One Show presenter Alex Jones and Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell paid a visit to Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, in Cornwall yesterday and received a very challenging welcome. The One Show's ‘Olympic Flame Special’ will come live from the end of a runway at the Naval Air Station on Friday 18th May. In preparation for this Friday’s programme, Culdrose put Alex and … [Read more...] about Culdrose gives The One Show an Olympic Challenge
WW2 Submariner visits modern Plymouth submarine
Newly qualified Royal Naval submariners have been presented with their ‘Dolphin’ badges by a World War Two veteran ‘hero’.. The sailors of the Plymouth-based submarine HMS Trenchant were honoured to be presented with the customary badge in the form of two dolphins by fellow submariner Lieutenant Commander Robert Read, 92, (retired). Rob was a former navigator of a previous … [Read more...] about WW2 Submariner visits modern Plymouth submarine
HMS Montrose home from patrol
A rapturous welcome from cheering banner-waving families greeted the sailors of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (Friday 11th) for their home-coming to Plymouth from a 6.5-month deployment to the South Atlantic. The ship sailed into Plymouth Naval Base to a seven-gun salute with 29 Commando at Plymouth Citadel. HMS Montrose and 29 Commando Royal Artillery have shared a … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home from patrol
HMS Monmouth change of command
The crew of the Plymouth-based warship HMS Monmouth welcomed its new commanding officer during a traditional ceremony. Commander Gordon Ruddock addressed his new ship’s company at the event on board the Type 23 frigate berthed at HM Naval Base Devonport having received a command hand-over from out-going commanding officer Commander Gordon Ruddock. Cdr Ruddock said how proud … [Read more...] about HMS Monmouth change of command
