John's Navy News

‘Historically significant’ mission in Afghanistan celebrated for cementing the bond between UK and US Marines News ‘Historically significant’ mission in Afghanistan celebrated for cementing the bond between UK and US Marines 6 July 2012 The six-month...

Souped-up Sutherland makes for the Middle East News Souped-up Sutherland makes for the Middle East 5 July 2012 HMS Sutherland today sailed from Devonport to begin six months keeping pirates and other criminals in check in the Indian Ocean. The Fighting...

THE best source of naval news and information. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012 Launching of ALHD Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy At 17:43 July 4th, Navantia launched at its Ferrol facilities, the second amphibious ship for the Royal Australian Navy. The...

Flying Tigers get their claws into submarines off Norway News Flying Tigers get their claws into submarines off Norway 5 July 2012 Sub-hunting helicopters from Culdrose in Cornwall returned to their roots off Norway as they joined forces from half a dozen...

Xian was 42c yesterday and Hangzhou 39c with a low of 30c overnight

Flying the flag at Collingwood for imminent Olympic duties News Flying the flag at Collingwood for imminent Olympic duties 4 July 2012 Personnel from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force have converged on HMS Collingwood for ceremonial drill to hone...

RIMPAC Nations Arrive at Pearl Harbor JUNE 29, 2012 tags: Air Force, Australia, Canada, chile, Colombia, event,exercise, France, Hawaii, Honolulu, India, Indonesia,Japan, Malaysia, marine corps, military, navy,Netherlands, New Zealand, news, Norway, Oahu,...

12th Chinese naval escort flotilla sets sail in E China 2012-07-03 23:47:52 GMT 2012-07-04 07:47:52(Beijing Time) Xinhua English Frigate "Changzhou" sets sail at a port in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 3, 2012. (Xinhua/Hu Sheyou) The...

Echo pedals in the tracks of Monty News Echo pedals in the tracks of Monty 4 July 2012 Sailors on survey HMS Echo completed the Full Monty in the sweltering heat of the Mediterranean. Not like that. The ship’s company mirrored the advance of the legendary...

Gloom with a view - Dragon salutes historic P&O sail past News Gloom with a view - Dragon salutes historic P&O sail past 4 July 2012 Brand-new £1bn destroyer HMS Dragon saluted the seven cruise ships of world’s famous P&O line as they gathered in the...