Beach assaults, fast jet attacks and speedboats weaving between frigate and destroyers marked a major demonstration of Anglo-Egyptian naval forces in Alexandria. UK flagship HMS Albion and destroyer HMS Dragon joined the Egyptian Navy and Air Force for combined exercises on and off the sands of the North African shore, the culmination of a high-profile visit to the land of … [Read more...]
Cyprus ‘evacuated’ as UK military practise lessons of international crises
Britain’s flagship helped ‘evacuate’ Cyprus as the UK’s military planners tested their response to an international humanitarian crisis. Amphibious assault ship HMS Albion served as the hub for commandos, landing craft and helicopters as they used the Mediterranean island to practise saving civilians from chaos. She was joined by a small, specialist team of military … [Read more...]
Rafale prize for HMS Albion as flagship fends off French jets
Britain’s flagship fended off waves of air attacks as French fast jets honed their skills. Eight French Rafale strike fighters pounced on Plymouth-based HMS Albion just a day after leaving home waters, as her task group passed the Brittany peninsula, allowing pilots to practise tactics – and the Brits to practise their response to being buzzed by fourth-generation combat … [Read more...]
HMS Albion leads UK task group for three-month Med deployment
More than 1,000 sailors and Royal Marines have sailed on a three-month mission to the Mediterranean to forge the commando forces of tomorrow. UK flagship HMS Albion has left the UK, heading a force which will visit numerous partner nations across the Mediterranean and Black Sea as the UK’s Armed Forces nurtures new friendships and cements traditional alliances. As … [Read more...]
Britain’s flagship HMS Albion has arrived in Oman
Britain’s flagship HMS Albion has arrived in Oman ready to lead the naval element of the largest combined military exercise for UK forces since 2002. Over the coming weeks more than 4,000 British personnel will be tested in the punishing sands of the desert alongside their Omani comrades in temperatures nudging 40ºC. Assault ship HMS Albion – on the final leg of a … [Read more...]
Lions roar in Singapore as warship’s rugby team win historic cup
HMS Albion’s Lions rugby team showed grit and determination as they lifted the historic 1887 Challenge Cup after defeating Singapore’s national champions 20-16. The Lions, made up of Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines from Plymouth-based warship HMS Albion, were welcomed by Singapore Cricket Club Select XV and edged a tight encounter with Albion’s Commanding Officer … [Read more...]
Royal Navy sailors in Far East on Plymouth Warship HMS Albion
Two Royal Navy sailors from Plymouth are touring the Far East deployed on board Devonport warship HMS Albion. Petty Officer Stephen Gray and Writer Lee Nesbitt, both from Plymouth are flying the flag, promoting peace, security and prosperity and helping safeguard trade routes critical to the UK’s economy. The 23,000-tonne amphibious assault ship left Plymouth at the … [Read more...]
HMS Albion sending their best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy
HMS Albion, on operations in the Asia Pacific region, sending their best wishes to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy. Sailors and Royal Marines formed up on the flight deck of the Plymouth-based assault ship to spell out the message. … [Read more...]
HMS Albion training for global duties
The crew of Britain’s future flagship HMS Albion are half-way through all-action autumn training to prepare them for duties around the globe. Three weeks into her operational sea training off the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, HMS Albion has already sent Royal Marines ashore to ‘storm’ West Country beaches, patched up a mock community affected by natural disaster, and … [Read more...]
HMS Albion family day
The families of sailors had the rare treat of seeing how their loved ones live and work on board the amphibious warship HMS Albion. A family day was enjoyed by hundreds of partners and children (Thursday) in Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, when they were able to see behind the scenes of one of the Navy’s most versatile warship as it prepares for operations round … [Read more...]
