Some veterans leaving service face inconsistent support, study finds
Researchers concluded that the varying experiences need to be addressed by the Government and NHS. Alex Walters27th April 2022 at 5:02pmPlay Video New research has identified inconsistent experiences...
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Army vs Navy: Read the starting lineups for Twickenham spectacle here
Here are all four starting XVs ahead of this Saturday’s rugby union doubleheader – matches you can watch live with BFBS. Kyle Dixon28th April 2022 at 4:30 pm The Army and Navy teams walk out onto the...
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World Morse Code Day – 27th April
Quick facts When is it? Every April 27th What’s the hashtag?#MorseCodeDay We’ve heard the sound in movies both old and new, it finds its way into horror movies as some lost mysterious code. Heroes in...
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An Essential Service – Signals Wren Norma Bucknell
Navy Today talks to Signals Wren Norma Bucknell, a veteran of the Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service during World War II, on the eve of her 100th Birthday. Thank you Navy Today
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Beating Retreat: Tri-service band rehearsals ahead of busy summer
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will form part of the event schedule for military musicians. See Video Preparations are in full flow for the musicians of the Armed Forces ahead of a summer schedule that...
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Fin-credible footage shows whale sharks alongside HMS Spey
Play Video HMS Spey has been visited by a shiver of giant sharks whilst deployed in the Indo-Pacific. A video posted on HMS Spey’s Twitter account – featuring a Jaws-like soundtrack – showed the whale...
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Top Navy Admiral Wants Rust-Free Ships
John KonradTotal Views: 86397 April 28, 2022 by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In an interview with the US Naval Institute, the US Chief Of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Mike Gilday, addressed the...
View ArticleJack Passings – May 2022
RAYNEL, Henry Alexander Victor. WW11 Veteran, served in NZ Division Royal Navy on the HMS Gambia. Passed away surrounded by family on April 28th 2022. He was 98 yrs. Beloved husband of the late...
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HMS Sheffield survivor recalls guilt he still feels 40 years after sinking
In 1982, then-22-year-old Chris Purcell was serving on the ship’s galley and as a gunner when Argentinian jets attacked the vessel. 3rd May 2022 at 5:03pm Play Video A Royal Navy veteran has described...
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REMEMBER RNZAF SHELLY BAY
Many of you will remember RNZAF Shelly Bay. Below is a timeline which may be of interest. A few dates are missing like before it was transferred to the RNZAF in 1946 it was a naval base called HMNZS...
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Falklands conflict: When the Navy sank Argentina’s, General Belgrano
The Argentinian cruiser was torpedoed by the UK during the 1982 conflict. 2nd May 2022 at 3:57 pm The Falkland Islands (Picture: Scubazoo/Alamy Stock Photo). It is four decades on from the Falklands...
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Lancaster: WW2 veterans tell the story of aircraft in emotive documentary
The new feature documentary Lancaster is a story of courage, fear, friendship and the moral complexities of war. Laura Skitt 4th May 2022 at 9:5 The poignant story of the iconic Second World War heavy...
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Irish Guards begin Trooping The Colour rehearsals for Queen’s Birthday
The regiment will troop its colour (embroidered silk and gold flag, emblazoned with battle honours) on 2 June to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Lisa Hartle5th May 2022 at 5:19 pm Play Video The Irish...
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MOD sorry for ‘non-white, non-male’ RAF pilot request for Top Gun premiere
The Ministry of Defence insists the comments have been taken out of context.5th May 2022 at 2:47pm Emails appeared to show the RAF asking for a pilot – not a white male – to represent the service at...
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WWI soldier who was identified by engraved spoon finally laid to rest
Private William Johnston was one of two British soldiers laid to rest with full military honours, more than a century after their deaths. Simon Hunter5th May 2022 at 3:56 pm The engraved spoon and...
View ArticlePASSING OF SPOTTY
It is with regret that i advise that CRIGHTON, Alexander Carnegy, NZ11398, has Crossed The Bar, on 05 May 2022, after a short illness, aged 93. Alec, nickname ‘Spotty’, Communications – Radioman,...
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Why do we have gun salutes for the Queen?
Everything you need to know about the military honour of firing guns to show respect. Xenia Zubova21st April 2022 at 11:30 am Today marks Her Majesty The Queen’s 96th Birthday. Celebrations will be...
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First Sea Lord: A lot of work to do to tackle gender equality in Navy
Admiral Sir Ben Key acknowledged Royal Navy’s shortcomings but pointed at improvements made in recent decades. 6th May 2022 at 11:29 am First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, on board HMS Victory in...
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HMS Cutlass: Gibraltar’s new patrol boat commissioned into fleet
The first of two new Gibraltar patrol boats has been commissioned into the Royal Navy fleet.Federica Romaniello6th May 2022 at 1:27pm The White Ensign was hoisted on HMS Cutlass in a ceremony in...
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£2bn-plus to boost next phase of Dreadnought submarine programme
HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to enter service in the early 2030s as the first of a new generation of nuclear deterrent. 9th May 2022 at 5:23 pm The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the four...
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