Nostalgia: Brave soulearly s 2020 0 comments By InYourArea Community Written by Dot Broady-Hawkes Taken from the Ormskirk Advertiser Launched in January 1933, the Neptune was the ninth Royal Navy vessel of that name. The Neptune was a Leander–class cruiser, built between 1931 and 1933 at Her Majesty’s Naval Boatyard in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Almost 170 metres inContinue reading “Nostalgia: Brave souls who perished at sea during WWII”
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NAVY – HMS Albion Fends Off French Jets In Training Exercise
The flagship’s aim was to react to waves of air attacks as French fast jets honed their skills. 21st September 2020 at 10:29am Eight French Rafale strike fighters have descended on HMS Albion as part of a practise scenario for both countries. The simulated air attack allowed French pilots to hone their tactics, while also givingContinue reading “NAVY – HMS Albion Fends Off French Jets In Training Exercise”
Aircraft Carrier Viraat On Final Voyage To Gujarat, Will Be Dismantled
Aircraft carrier INS Viraat had served the Indian Navy for 30 years before being decommissioned. It had served in the UK’s Royal Navy as HMS Hermes and named INS Viraat after being inducted in the Indian Navy. All IndiaPress Trust of IndiaUpdated: September 20, 2020 6:33 am IST by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Open YourContinue reading “Aircraft Carrier Viraat On Final Voyage To Gujarat, Will Be Dismantled”
Royal Navy warships loaded with Marines seize 11 BALES of cocaine worth £81 million destined for UK streets as part of joint task-force with US Coast Guard in the Caribbean
Royal Navy ship were in joint task-force with US Coast Guard for hurricane aid But team then responded to reports of suspicious vessel in the Caribbean Marines and US officers ended up performing three drug boat interceptions More than a tonne of cocaine was eventually seized in the raids By WILLIAM COLE FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 21:48 AEST,Continue reading “Royal Navy warships loaded with Marines seize 11 BALES of cocaine worth £81 million destined for UK streets as part of joint task-force with US Coast Guard in the Caribbean”
Stinger over Inchon, 70 Years Ago
laststandonzombieisland 1d //keep unread//hide Vought F4U-4B Corsair #306 of fighter squadron VF-113 (“Stingers”) flies over U.S. ships at Inchon, South Korea, on 15 Sep 1950, during the largest amphibious assault since WWII. The battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) is visible below the Corsair. NH 97076 (Detail) The “V” tail code belongs to Carrier Air Group Eleven (CVG-11), which flewContinue reading “Stinger over Inchon, 70 Years Ago”
