Sailors arriving back in the UK today (Friday 24th) following a six-month deployment on counter-piracy operations received a rapturous welcome. An emotional homecoming greeted the crew of the Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset on sailing patrol in the Middle East into its home base of HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth. More than 600 joyous families and friends greeted their … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset’s warm welcome home.
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HMS Somerset home on Friday 24th.
An emotional homecoming is expected when the Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset returns to HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, on Friday (24 February) following a six-month deployment to the Middle East. Hundreds of ecstatic families and friends are expected to meet their loved ones on the jetty following the ship’s success in conducting maritime security operations to ensure the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset home on Friday 24th.
A spot of wizardry from Navy’s trainee Merlin crews
Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose is about to receive the updated Merlin Mk2 helicopter which will bring the latest technology to the Merlin squadrons at the base. The latest batch of trainee Merlin aircrew, eighteen pilots, observers and aircrewmen from 824 Naval Air Squadron, are completing years of arduous training off the Cornish coast before the next-generation version of … [Read more...] about A spot of wizardry from Navy’s trainee Merlin crews
Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel
Britain’s Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel when ice stopped it sailing into Hamburg. The threat of being stuck on the River Elbe thanks to the cold snap dominating Europe led to Plymouth-based HMS Bulwark visiting the home of the German Fleet instead as the amphibious assault ship begins its winter deployment. Ice on the Elbe meant HMS … [Read more...] about Royal Navy flagship paid a surprise visit to the German port of Kiel
HMS Talent bobsleigh and indoor rowing team.
Royal Naval sailors from the Plymouth-based submarine HMS Talent have been called up represent the navy and their country at bobsleigh and indoor rowing respectively. Chief Petty Officer (Engineering Technician) Collin (correct) Leiba will be representing Team GB at the World Indoor Rowing Championships on 21st Febuary.in the annual competition at the Agannis Arena in Boston, … [Read more...] about HMS Talent bobsleigh and indoor rowing team.
New CO for HMS Sutherland
A new commanding officer has taken over the helm of the Plymouth-based Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland while the ship undertakes an intensive training period. Commander Al Wilson was born in London and spent his childhood in the west coast of Scotland, attending Dunoon Grammar School and the West of Scotland College of Agriculture before joining the Royal Navy in … [Read more...] about New CO for HMS Sutherland
HMS Montrose visits Tristan de Cunha
The Plymouth-based warship HMS Montrose has visited one of the more remote British territorial outposts in the South Atlantic. As part of the ship’s continuing patrol the Type 23 frigate loaned her reassuring presence to the four islands which make up the British Territory of Tristan de Cunha. HMS Montrose commanding officer, Commander Jonathan Lett, said: “This has been … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose visits Tristan de Cunha
HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
A port stop in Saudi Arabia gave personnel on board a Royal Navy warship the rare chance to train alongside the kingdom’s Special Maritime Border Security Unit. Plymouth-based Type-23 frigate HMS Somerset is currently on maritime security operations in the Middle East working alongside Saudi Arabian authorities to ensure free and safe passage for ships in local waters, … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset visits Saudi Arabia
Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose
At Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, the catering contractor Sodexo, has become a sponsor of the “FutureChef” competition run by the Springboard charity. The charity, which helps young people to start a career in hospitality and tourism, runs the FutureChef competition for trainee chefs aged 12-16 culminating in a National Final in London on 26 March 2012. There are three … [Read more...] about Future Chefs at RNAS Culdrose
Afghanistan Honour for Royal Naval Medic from Devon
A Royal Naval medic from Devon has been presented with an operational honour today (Friday) by the Duchess of Cornwall after his first six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Medical Assistant Craig Barff (24), from Devon and originally Hartlepool, deployed in April to work with the Close Support Medical Regiment in Helmand Province. The Duchess of Cornwall, as Commodore in … [Read more...] about Afghanistan Honour for Royal Naval Medic from Devon
