814 Naval Air Squadron from Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall has just returned home from two weeks of intense Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training in Exercise Proud Manta 2011. This was the first time a Royal Navy helicopter squadron had taken in part NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare exercise. Three Merlin Mk1 maritime patrol helicopters, five crews … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Helicopters Anti-Submarine Training
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Royal Navy survey ship HMS Scott on Ice Patrol
The Royal Navy survey ship HMS Scott has returned to the southern wilderness of Antarctica for the second time to carry out survey work. She is in the Antarctic to protect Britain's scientific interest and to patrol South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, the South Shetland Islands and beyond. HMS Scott will spend the southern hemisphere summer working for the British … [Read more...] about Royal Navy survey ship HMS Scott on Ice Patrol
Sadness marks final voyage of support ship RFA Fort George
The commanding officer of a support ship to the Royal Navy spoke of how sad he was the ship will be leaving Plymouth for the final time before being laid up. The one-stop supplies ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort George sailed from Plymouth on Tuesday 22 February for her final voyage before her planned retirement from service after distinguished worldwide … [Read more...] about Sadness marks final voyage of support ship RFA Fort George
HMS Cumberland and HMS Cornwall work together for the last time
Two Plymouth-based warships have been working together for the final time while deployed on patrol. Historic images have captured HMS Cumberland and HMS Cornwall, the Royal Navy’s last Type 22s deployed operationally, operating together in the Gulf of Oman. This is the last time that two Type 22s will work together as both ships are due to be decommissioned on their return … [Read more...] about HMS Cumberland and HMS Cornwall work together for the last time
Crew say farewell to HMS Chatham
The crew of Plymouth-based Royal Naval warship HMS Chatham said goodbye to their ship, after more than 20 years’, at an official decommissioning ceremony yesterday (Tuesday 8th). The event was staged in the rain alongside the ship in HM Naval Base Devonport in front of about 100 families, friends and VIPs, including civic and other representatives from the vessel’s … [Read more...] about Crew say farewell to HMS Chatham
Final entry to Plymouth of RFA Fort George
A support ship to the Royal Navy has entered Plymouth for the final time before its planned retirement from service after distinguished worldwide service. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort George entered Devonport Naval Base on Tuesday for the final time where it will unload cargo and equipment prior to the ship going out of service later in the year. A VIP event on … [Read more...] about Final entry to Plymouth of RFA Fort George
Royal Naval Helicopters in Mediterranean Exercise
For the first time a Royal Navy helicopter squadron will take part in NATO’s largest Mediterranean anti-submarine exercise, Exercise Proud Manta. Merlin Mk1 maritime patrol helicopters from 814 Naval Air Squadron (also known as ‘The Flying Tigers’) will fly 1400 miles across Europe from Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose in Helston, Cornwall, to Sicily in order to take … [Read more...] about Royal Naval Helicopters in Mediterranean Exercise
HMS Chatham’s Final Homecoming
Tears were shed at the final homecoming of the Royal Naval warship HMS Chatham today (Wednesday) as she entered HM Naval Base Devonport Plymouth, after 20 years service to the UK across the globe. Well-wishers waved the Type 22 frigate home as she sailed across Plymouth Sound and fired her ceremonial guns as she was escorted by tugs firing their fire hoses high into the sky … [Read more...] about HMS Chatham’s Final Homecoming
Royal Naval medical personnel training for front-line
Royal Naval medical personnel have been completing training in North Devon for operations in Afghanistan. In contrast to the heat and terrain they will be coping with in Afghanistan, more than 200 medics enduring freezing wind and rain at Royal Marine Base Chivenor on realistic training. Members of the Close Support Medical Regiment, taken from Royal Naval and Army units … [Read more...] about Royal Naval medical personnel training for front-line
HMS Albion Host Rugby Squad
The Royal Navy amphibious landing ship HMS Albion hosted Plymouth Albion Rugby Club onboard for a tour and an award ceremony. The Devonport-based assault ship has a strong affiliation with the rugby football club that shares its name and on Thursday (6 January) the team was invited on board with its head coach, Graham Dawe, and director, Graham Stirling. The visitors … [Read more...] about HMS Albion Host Rugby Squad
