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May 4, 2022 Frank Rands

REMEMBER RNZAF SHELLY BAY

Many of you will remember RNZAF Shelly Bay. Below is a timeline which may be of interest. A few dates

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May 3, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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May 1, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 30, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 30, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 29, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 29, 2022 Frank Rands

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,

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April 28, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 28, 2022 Frank Rands

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

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April 28, 2022 Frank Rands

HMS Prince of Wales’ crew complete over 10,000 burpees for charity

Personnel onboard the carrier also carried out 5,000 deadlifts as part of the fundraiser for the Royal Navy and Royal

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