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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

Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf

Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, Commander-in-Chief Fleet, this week paid a pre-Christmas visit to Royal Navy ships and personnel stationed in the Arabian Gulf. The Royal Navy has a 12 warships and auxiliaries and 1,300 personnel in the region on tasks including anti-terrorism and maritime security, in support of national interests or co-operating with regional and international … [Read more...] about Admiral Sir Trevor Soar visits HMS Cumberland in Arabian Gulf

HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol

The commanding officer of Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose praised his ship’s company today (Wednesday) on an emotional return from a hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol. The crew were welcomed to their base-port of HM Naval Base Devonport by a cheering crowd of families and friends after nearly five months on an action-packed deployment.  The party atmosphere was completed … [Read more...] about HMS Montrose home from hard-hitting anti-piracy patrol

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