A state-of-the art warfare training facility is being unveiled at Devonport Naval Base. It will ensure the next generation of Royal Navy sailors are among the best prepared in the world. Representing the most radical change to its training for over 40 years, the Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) provides shore-based training for Warfare teams. It allows crews to … [Read more...] about Revolutionary training facility opens at Devonport Naval base
Navy News
Royal Navy helicopter carrier ‘invades’ north Devon
The Royal Naval warship HMS Illustrious is another step closer to completing the transformation from aircraft carrier to assault ship. The ship is in the final stages of operational sea training in the South-West, and has spent the past few days launching a series of amphibious attacks by Royal Marines to prove itself in the new role of commando carrier. The ship’s amphibious … [Read more...] about Royal Navy helicopter carrier ‘invades’ north Devon
829 Naval Air Squadron Crew home for Christmas
Aircrew and engineers from 01 Flight of 829 Naval Air Squadron arrive back at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose after a six-month deployment East of the Suez Canal and the seas around the Horn of Africa. Embarked in HMS St Albans, a Type 23 Frigate, the Merlin helicopter of 01 Flight was a crucial asset to the success of the deployment as the ship transited the Gibraltar … [Read more...] about 829 Naval Air Squadron Crew home for Christmas
Royal Marines’ 24-hour Charity Challenge
FIVE instructors from the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone have done in a day what it normally takes their trainees a week to complete. Four Royal Marines physical training instructors and one Army counterpart successfully completed all four tests required to don the coveted green beret in 24 hours – raising more than £10,000 for charity in the process. … [Read more...] about Royal Marines’ 24-hour Charity Challenge
Robbie Wilson watching the coast for the nation
The longest serving and original member of the National Coastwatch Institution, Commander Robbie Wilson, maintains his ties with Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, the Royal Navy, and all things maritime. Now retired, Robbie was Commander (S) at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, in charge of logistics or “Supply” as it was called in his day, and he continues to support … [Read more...] about Robbie Wilson watching the coast for the nation
42 Commando Royal Marines receive Afghanistan medals
Hundreds of a Royal Marines who have recently returned from combat operations in Afghanistan received operational service medals at a ceremony in Plymouth (Friday November 11) and were told to have pride in their achievements. After the huge Afghanistan home-coming and Armistice parade in Plymouth City Centre, 42 Commando individually honoured troops who served for six … [Read more...] about 42 Commando Royal Marines receive Afghanistan medals
Thousands of hours in the air at RNAS Culdrose
Lieutenant Commander Jon Wells, a helicopter pilot at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has passed an historic milestone in achieving over 8000 hours flying time in helicopters. To put this into perspective, 8000 hours, the equivalent of almost eleven months, is unusual in the helicopter world, involving approximately 4000 separate flights. Another pilot, Lieutenant Commander … [Read more...] about Thousands of hours in the air at RNAS Culdrose
Returned Afghanistan troops mark Armistice Day in Plymouth
More than one thousand Plymouth-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade, paraded through Plymouth on Armistice Day to mark their return from a successful six-month tour in Helmand, Afghanistan. Hundreds of loved ones and well-wishers braved storm force winds and driving rain to gather on Plymouth Hoe and along Royal Parade in the city centre on … [Read more...] about Returned Afghanistan troops mark Armistice Day in Plymouth
Formidable HMS Daring set for deployment
The most important warship in a generation is ready to take her place in Royal Navy’s operational fleet after overcoming its last test in the South West. The first of Britain’s brand new class – the Type 45 destroyers - is ready for its maiden deployment after a final spell of intensive training with the Plymouth-based Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) organisation. HMS … [Read more...] about Formidable HMS Daring set for deployment
HMS Diamond and HMS Daring in Plymouth
Two of the most advanced warships in the world visited Plymouth and double berthed in Devonport Naval Base for the first time. Fort the first time the Type 45 destroyers HMS Diamond and HMS Daring, the Royal Navy’s latest and most capable warships, were tied up alongside each other. The ships and crews are undergoing and preparing for operational sea training under the … [Read more...] about HMS Diamond and HMS Daring in Plymouth
