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British Armed Forces Day
28th June 2011 Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the United Kingdom showed their appreciation for the Armed Forces last weekend, in events held all over the UK. Edinburgh had been chosen as the host... Britain's RAF and Navy Yellow Sea King Helicopter to be Replaced
Britain's yellow Sea King helicopters will soon disappear from the radar. Today the Ministry of Defence will name the private company who will take over the Sea King emergency service. The Royal Navy and...
created by Paulette Sedgwick | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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HMS Richmond on visit to Dublin, Ireland
It was a dreary and damp morning in Dublin port as HMS Richmond (F239) – a type 23 frigate – owned and operated by the Royal Navy paid a courtesy visit to Ireland, today 30th Oct 2009. The type 23... Drugs boat blown up by Royal Navy
As part of the UK's war on drugs the Royal Navy frigate Iron Duke has blown up a drugs boat after first arresting the crew and seizing cocaine worth £33 million. This type of deployment of forces is in marked...
created by Paul Conneally | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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255 views | 3 recommendations | 0 comments
Viva Palestina: Making History
History was made last night - and, sadly, much of the Western media was either oblivious or under pressure to turn a blind eye. Algérie Presse Service has reported that the Viva Palestina convoy - a remarkable... British war veteran Stone dies
World War one veteran Bill Stone has died at the age 108 on Sunday afternoon at his nursing home. His daughter and son-in law by his side when he passed away. Stone joined the Royal Navy in Plymouth when he was 18 and worked upon the HMS Hood. Hood experienced first-hand the...Celtic League - Royal navy take 'The Chief' for a ride
In the glorious days of Empire when Britannia ruled the waves oneof the ways that the British imposed their writ was to periodicallyhave a warship visit the farther flung domains to impress the natives.Such events...Naming ships for heroes brings interesting results
As I am in the midst of researching World War II, I recently ran across a curious item. It stems from the admirable and honorable practice of naming ships and military installations after fallen heroes. To the left is the USS Everts, named after Lt.(JG) Milo Everts who...New UK Nuclear Submarine Launched
"The Royal Navy's latest nuclear submarine has been launched by the Duchess of Cornwall, almost four years behind schedule. HMS Astute is the first of four new vessels that will be the UK's largest and most powerful attack submarines. Defence minister Lord Drayson called it...Troops ridicule Mr Bean, the 'cry baby' captive of Iran
Servicemen have rounded on the sailors who sold their stories of being held captive by Iran.A series of messages on forces' websites ridiculed Arthur Batchelor and Faye Turney, who cashed in after being held prisoner for 13 days.TRAGIC LOSS OF NAVAL RATING RYAN KEMP UNITES WITH A CHALLENGE
The Family of teenage Naval Rating Ryan Kemp who was tragically killed last September in a motorcycle accident on the A34 at Winchester, whilst on his way back to his ship HMS EDINBURGH, publically vowed to...The Royalist - The Queen Promotes Camilla To Commodore-In-Chief
The Palace balcony at next year's Trooping The Colour ceremony could look very different, it being revealed that Camilla will be able to wear full military uniform in public. It's been confirmed that the Duchess of Cornwall has been awarded a Naval rank and will be installed...Top Members Today
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