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12 May 2008
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December's News & Features
New decoy system is successfully tested 30.12.03 14:14

Destroyer HMS York has successfully demonstrated a new defensive decoy system to the Fleet.

Rescue squadron wins Sword of Peace 24.12.03 10:03

A Royal Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) squadron is the proud winner of one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for military service – the Wilkinson Sword of Peace.

Grand finale for HMS Dryad 23.12.03 14:16

The final Wardroom Summer Ball at HMS Dryad is to be a grand finale for the historic Hampshire Naval establishment.

Fewer visitors spend more at Submarine Museum 22.12.03 11:41

Visitor figures at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum took a noticeable dip in the past year – but those people who did come spent more than in the past.

Battle rages off the coast of Scotland 19.12.03 08:58

Mustardia is on the warpath, and Brownia must tread carefully lest relationships with neighbours Cyanica and Ginger suffer as the nations gear up for conflict.

Sheffield now under new masters 18.12.03 08:39

The former HMS Sheffield, now the Chilean FFG Almirante Williams, welcomed on board her new masters as part of a visit to Devonport Naval Base.

New man fights the cause of Naval aviation 17.12.03 09:45

A new face and a new title at the head of Naval aviation is at the heart of efforts to reassert the Fleet Air Arm’s position within the Royal Navy, Armed Forces and British public.

Service divers get a taste for the exotic 16.12.03 09:30

Senior divers left the gloom of British waters behind to chase turtles and exotic fish – and pick up skills they can pass on to colleagues by visiting the warmer waters off Central America.

Mine warfare ship pioneers unmanned refits 15.12.03 13:38

Mine countermeasures vessel HMS Ledbury is pioneering a new refit procedure which could have a major impact on the lives of ship’s companies in the future.

Amphibious capability central to Defence blueprint 12.12.03 13:29

The Government has unveiled its blueprint for the Armed Forces in the next few years – and the amphibious capability of the Royal Navy occupies a key position in that strategy.

Kings of the scrapheap 11.12.03 15:37

Engineers Jim Ellis, JJ Swift and Adrian Eason-Bassett are on top of the junk pile after romping to victory in TV’s Scrapheap Challenge.

Navy personnel could help with murder investigation 10.12.03 12:11

The Naval community has been asked to help with a murder investigation which has been re-opened 17 years after the crime was committed.

Queen to miss aircraft carrier’s big day 10.12.03 12:05

The Queen is to miss the rededication of aircraft carrier HMS Invincible on Friday as she will be in hospital undergoing an operation to remove a torn cartilage in her left knee – but the Duke of York will step in to represent her in Portsmouth.

Harrier launch record claimed by HMS Invincible 09.12.03 13:56

Aircraft carrier HMS Invincible has claimed a record Harrier launch sequence for a ship of her class.

Royal Marines test themselves in Slovenia 08.12.03 12:40

Royal Marines have been testing themselves in new surroundings during their annual Exercise Royal Chamois.

Old Naval fort attracts Ghost Club’s attention 05.12.03 11:30

An old Victorian fort used as a wartime Royal Navy base has been exciting interest from experts in from the Ghost Club – as well as terrifying visitors who are out to seek paranormal thrills.

Scottish divers surpass last year’s explosives target 04.12.03 14:41

Staff in the Northern Diving Group (NDG) have already surpassed last year’s call-out total – and the total number of explosives dealt with was boosted by a productive ten-day stint off the northern tip of Scotland earlier in the year.

Navy’s ‘corporate memory’ moving to Portsmouth 03.12.03 11:54

A treasure trove of Naval heritage is being moved to Portsmouth with the transfer of the Naval Historical Branch from London next year.

Senior officer urges sailors to drive safely 02.12.03 11:18

One of the Royal Navy’s top admirals has launched his Safe Journey campaign in the run-up to Christmas, with the message that people should enjoy their leave – but make sure they return safe and sound after the holiday.

North Cape veterans meet for last time in Germany 01.12.03 13:20

Veterans of the Royal Navy’s last ‘big gun’ engagement met up for the last time in Germany to mark the 60th anniversary of the sinking of the Scharnhorst.

 
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