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
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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
Commando Logistics Regiment heading home from Afghanistan
The Devon-based Commando Logistics Regiment are coming towards the end of their time in Afghanistan and will arrive home after a six-month tour of duty in the next six to eight weeks. The first elements of the regiment have arrived at their base in Chivenor, North Devon from Camp Bastion in Helmand Province. The logistic support squadron has been keeping the Royal Marines, … [Read more...] about Commando Logistics Regiment heading home from Afghanistan
Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth home
Hundreds of jubilant families welcomed the Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth back to its base-port in HM Naval Base Devonport, today (Monday) from six months of operations. More than 500 packed the jetty to mark the arrival of the Type 23 frigate after a successful maritime policing patrol engaged on fighting -piracy, smuggling and terrorism east of Suez. The commanding … [Read more...] about Royal Navy frigate HMS Monmouth home
Father and Son return from Afghanistan
A Royal Marine from Plymouth has returned from Afghanistan where he spent six months living at Lashkar Gah base where his father, a Royal Navy sailor was also based. Lance Corporal Simon Swann, 24, an intelligence gatherer with Plymouth-based 30 Commando, has returned from serving in Afghanistan. Simon’s father, Warrant Officer Dave Swann, 47, worked as part of the … [Read more...] about Father and Son return from Afghanistan
HMS Argyll deploys to the Middle East
The Plymouth-based Royal Navy warship HMS Argyll is sailing on a six-month deployment to the Middle East. The Type 23 frigate left its homeport of HM Naval Base Devonport yesterday for a maritime security patrol in the Arabian Gulf and broader Middle East. HMS Argyll’s commanding officer, Commander Paul Stroude, said: “I am delighted to be sailing for operational tasking … [Read more...] about HMS Argyll deploys to the Middle East
