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
Navy News
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
Plymouth based HMS Bulwark stars at Boat Show
The Plymouth-based amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark enjoyed a successful four-day visit as the largest and brightest star of the Southampton Boat Show. Sounding her saluting guns and with her crew lining the decks, she berthed next to the show’s marina. Towering above the luxury yachts and other exhibitors, she attracted considerable attention from the show’s visitors who … [Read more...] about Plymouth based HMS Bulwark stars at Boat Show
Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
Royal Marines from Hasler Company at HM Naval Base, Devonport, have conquered Mount Snowdon to help support their colleagues. Major Steve Melbourne, Officer Commanding Hasler Company, said: “The climb took the group two hours 20 minutes to complete, but owing to the limitations of some of the lads, they took more than three hours to return to the vehicles at the finish. This … [Read more...] about Injured Royal Marines Climb Snowdon for Charity
The Maritime Aviation Support Force
The Maritime Aviation Support Force (MASF) based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose provides a “one stop shop” to meet personnel requirements and provide the professional aviation specialists essential to support naval aviation operations from ships and land bases anywhere in the world. When a Squadron of Naval aircraft deploys to a ship or any other detached operating … [Read more...] about The Maritime Aviation Support Force
HMS Scott ready to deploy
The Royal Navy ship HMS Scott has returned to sea prior to deploying to her primary mission of deep water surveying. The Plymouth-based deep bathymetric survey ship is designed to map the ocean floor and gathers information on the data-sparse waters of the world’s oceans. She will return to this tasking in the next week in the Atlantic after conducting testing off the South … [Read more...] about HMS Scott ready to deploy
HMS Somerset begins operations
The Royal Naval frigate HMS Somerset is making good progress towards her operating area and has recently taken over duties from sister ship HMS Monmouth. Once across the Mediterranean, HMS Somerset paused at Soudha Bay, Crete, for an operational capability check at the NATO range to confirm the accuracy of the communications and sensors. Having been given the all-clear, the … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset begins operations
Royal Navy Stars in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Navy will be taking centre stage in the international spectacular at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from Friday (5th August) to 27th August. A worldwide audience of millions (218,425 watching the live show in Edinburgh and a TV audience judged at over 100 million) for the spectacular event will see the Royal Navy in the limelight as the lead military … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Stars in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
