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
Navy News
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
Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to Heros’ Welcome
Royal Marines from M-Company of 42 Commando flew home last night (Tuesday 26th) to a rapturous welcome from friends and family after a successful combat deployment in Afghanistan. The 100 Commandos from Bickleigh Barracks, Plymouth, were greeted by about 200 cheering loved ones at Exeter Airport waving banners and balloons and excited children wearing t-shirts bearing … [Read more...] about Royal Marines return from Afghanistan to Heros’ Welcome
HMS Sutherland in London
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Sutherland, which saw action in the Libya conflict, is in London after sailing up the Thames to London for the start of a five-day visit. The Type 23 frigate, which is affiliated to the Honourable Company of Master Mariners – a Royal Livery Company of London is berthed alongside HMS Belfast. The ship’s captain Commander Roger Readwin said: … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland in London
Culdrose aircraft fly from HMS Illustrious again
Merlins of 820 Naval Air Squadron from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose have joined HMS Illustrious in the Channel for seven weeks in the hands of the Navy’s most exacting training organisation, Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST). Fresh from a £40m refit, HMS Illustrious has begun two months of intensive training off the South Coast and when the training is complete, the … [Read more...] about Culdrose aircraft fly from HMS Illustrious again
HMS Montrose thanks families before deployment
The crew of the Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose thanked their families for supporting them ahead of a deployment with an action-packed day at sea. The sailors hosted more than 120 of their relatives and friends on board off the South west coast in recognition of the backing they get on the home-front now and during the future patrol. The support of families and friends … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose thanks families before deployment
