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2/2 https://t.co/C2XHehMr5B St George for England!
A happy St George’s Day to all our followers – a memorable anniversary in naval history.
#OTD in 1918 in #WW1, the Royal Navy and @RoyalMarines staged what was arguably the first modern commando raid, storming the German-occupied port of Zeebrugge.
1/2 https://t.co/0BQttRfWYh Sailors on @HMS_Spey were joined by HRH the Princess Royal for a commemoration ceremony in Papua New Guinea remembering those killed in #WorldWar2. After visiting the Bomana War Cemetery, the crew hosted officials to talk about their work in the #Pacific
🔗https://t.co/LYI3TwZbOr https://t.co/uYZvbZ4Qqz And our ships also support global research into plastic pollution of the oceans, ( https://t.co/ELfXSi7eYw ) water quality ( https://t.co/zwmdPIN1LB ) and @hmsprotector studies the impact of global warming on polar ice and wildlife (https://t.co/oC2wliSBaO). 2/2 https://t.co/sNuCPXSKnz Happy #EarthDay2022! 🌍♻
Today we celebrate our planet – and efforts to safeguard its environment.
Our latest ships such as @HMS_Spey @hms_tamar and Type 26 frigates embrace the latest tech to
minimise impact and protect our world ( https://t.co/v7B3y1LwXI ). 1/2 https://t.co/JGoF87pxpk The wreck of a #WW1 British warship has been found on the Scottish seabed, almost 105 years to the day HMS Jason sank.
25 men died as the torpedo gunboat went down in five minutes off the Isle of Coll in April 1917 after striking a German mine.
🔗https://t.co/QrsdygeTrB https://t.co/KaOwXuUDc1 The Royal Navy held a 21-gun salute to mark the 96th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.
The salute, at the Gun Battery on South Railway Jetty at
@HMNBPortsmouth, was carried out by the Close Range Team. https://t.co/ftItRuZylj Royal Marines added rescuing downed aircrew from behind enemy lines in sub-zero temperatures to their impressive toolkit.
@42_commando practised Joint Personnel Recovery tactics with @USMC and Iceland's Coast Guard on Ex Northern Viking. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇸
🔗https://t.co/SyqJAS2sy7 https://t.co/zTQTTsdqO2 To mark Her Majesty The Queen's 96th birthday, minehunter @HmsShoreham dressed ship at her home base of @HMNBClyde this morning. https://t.co/yCvOr0o10b To mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 96th birthday today @HMSPWLS, @HMS_Echo, and @HMSDiamond were among the Royal Navy ships dressed for the occasion at @HMNBPortsmouth https://t.co/VbaG5IWHD6 To mark Her Majesty The Queen's 96th birthday today, @hms_albion and @HMNBDevonport were dressed ship this morning. #queenelizabeth #PlatinumJubilee https://t.co/KL3vSd5uIJ In this Platinum Jubilee year, the Royal Navy wishes Her Majesty The Queen a wonderful 96th birthday. https://t.co/3LRhhHtSgf Royal Navy chefs beat off competition from the Army and RAF to be crowned cookery champions – for the first time in eight years.
A 26-strong Catering Services team delivered a mouth-watering display of fine-dining skill at the Exercise Joint Caterer.
https://t.co/Kldq6TtcC9 https://t.co/lx2Gfc4cBp Royal Fleet Auxiliary tankers play an important role in keeping warships at sea. Recently in the #ArcticCircle @RFATidesurge and @HMS_Richmond faced snow and freezing temperatures while transferring fuel and other supplies. https://t.co/EfkG7WXzbP Plaques in Rosyth and Gibraltar have been unveiled remembering the efforts of dockyard staff to prepare/support ships involved in the liberation of the #Falklands.
They are part of a wider campaign to honour the national effort behind victory in 1982.
🔗https://t.co/Iu9UVM6boK https://t.co/nI8RZm8WL1 UK's biggest warship @HMSPWLS sailed within 900 miles of the North Pole 'pushing the boundaries' of Royal Navy carrier operations into the Arctic.❄️
The @HMNBPortsmouth carrier was joined by @HMS_Richmond @HMSDefender @RFATiderace and @RFATidesurge
🔗 https://t.co/mvFGuHCweU https://t.co/kPQfvrPpZm The UK’s and US Navy’s top crime-fighters shared tips with the @RoyalMarines to hone board-and-search skills.
Experts from @RealNCIS and @NCA_UK worked with @42_commando to prepare them for counter-drug ops in the Middle East with @HMSMontrose
🔗https://t.co/m8QTvzHMkI https://t.co/156NCTNRvX Ships @hms_albion and @HMS_Richmond have returned to Plymouth after operating in the #ArcticCircle. They deployed to #Norway to take part in NATO exercise #ColdResponse. Albion worked with @RoyalMarines on amphibious ops while Richmond supported @HMSPWLS
🔗https://t.co/QZNFNXx3ol https://t.co/7ZFLfO9jeq Serving and veteran Royal Navy personnel are among the 59-strong #Team UK competing at this year’s @InvictusGamesNL.
The games, which are being held at The Hague, begin today and .run until April 22.
Best of luck to all the competitors.
Read more: https://t.co/RIE0UCrt6s https://t.co/VfDPnvKonH Good Luck to everyone who is taking part in the #InvictusGames 🏅
The games enables wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans to harness the power of sport to help their recovery. https://t.co/cFfJFSyuKb Belfast appreciates the importance of being URNU.
The newest member of the 16-strong University Royal Naval Unit family, @URNUBelfast was officially opened following a ceremony at its base in Lisburn.
🔗https://t.co/aVKrjcwwZ9 https://t.co/Ygqhx0HjyU Britain's senior military officer saluted 172 men and women who graduated @DartmouthBRNC👏
Chief of Defence Staff @AdmTonyRadakin_ praised officer cadets - including one Ukrainian - who completed 29 weeks’ training as future naval leaders.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/ALEpnYOsZU https://t.co/oZdOhfDTJz 📸Some view...
@HMSPWLS at the world's northernmost volcano, Beerenberg.
▶️https://t.co/dmeEv1Ttzm https://t.co/yKTli9AwGm 📽️ The Arctic Protectors...
A potent force was assembled in the Arctic to demonstrate the UK’s commitment to safeguarding Europe’s ‘northern flank’ against any aggressor alongside @NATO allies and partners.
▶️ https://t.co/wyTF9Kj8UE https://t.co/jaIhjdVZkB The #RoyalNavy aircraft carrier and the volcanic island...
@HMSPWLS and @HMS_Richmond have made a rare visit to the Norwegian volcanic island of Jan Mayen in the Arctic Ocean – as the UK underlines its commitment to security in the high north.
▶️https://t.co/dmeEv1Ttzm https://t.co/oMTBt8K27p It’s #RoyalNavy news time.
This week we’re with @HMSMontrose in the Gulf as sailors begin to wear the new daily working uniform and we catch up with @HMSPWLS in the Arctic.
Find out more: https://t.co/izt9HKQxqP https://t.co/9Oyj3dP10S We're taking on the Army for the first time since 2019.🏉
If you’re joining us #BringYourAgame
✔️Respect the game
✔️Respect the team
✔️Respect the community Falkland veterans were invited to a glimpse of the first Type 26 frigate – HMS Glasgow – which is currently under construction.
The 44 veterans all served on the previous HMS Glasgow which saw action during the Falklands War in 1982. #Falklands40
🔗 https://t.co/JlgRjWQZI8 https://t.co/wnzlAoJtZJ HMS Monmouth’s bell was donated to the people of her namesake town as a token of appreciation for their support for the frigate.
The brass bell has stayed with the ship throughout her 28 years as a commissioned warship.
🔗Read more here: https://t.co/xQD5SAxsPx https://t.co/GkKgXWQlj8 Sailors on @HMSPWLS paid their respects to their forebears over the wreck of HMS Hood off Iceland.
More than 1,400 men died when the battle-cruiser blew up and the new carrier's namesake battleship was damaged in action with the Bismarck in May 1941.
🔗 https://t.co/JedSBOs7VG https://t.co/OkYk16jo9s The largest Arctic defence exercise since the Cold war has been completed by the Royal Navy – with more than 3,000 sailors and @RoyalMarines deployed ❄️
They joined more than two dozen @NATO allies and partners for #ColdResponse22
🔗Read more: https://t.co/wyTF9Kj8UE https://t.co/pUBzkHM3qU Eight of 17 new Royal Navy physical trainers made history – qualifying directly from civilian life.👏🏃‍♀
All laid on a stunning display for loved ones at the home of @NAVYfit after completing the demanding 26-week Physical Training Qualifying Course.
https://t.co/DN4PTyk91t https://t.co/l62JEU1PsH For the first time a Royal Marine will take charge of London’s most famous fortress.👏🏰👑
From August 1, General Sir Gordon Messenger takes on the historic role of Constable of the @TowerOfLondon - a post held since the late 18th C by Army officers.
🔗https://t.co/4GhIGHPE0p https://t.co/DUtetWVpXC To celebrate Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose’s 75th anniversary, members of the public gathered to cheer on personnel from @RNASCuldrose.
They were led by HMS Seahawk Volunteer Band as they paraded through the streets of Helston.