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Naval fliers perfect Diamond formation for Diamond Jubilee flypast News Naval fliers perfect Diamond formation for Diamond Jubilee flypast 18 May 2012 Royal Navy helicopter crews have been practising alongside their Army and RAF comrades in the skies...

Warship's China visit a show of closer ties Philip Wen, Shanghai May 17, 2012 Read later HMAS Ballarat welcoming ceremony in Shanghai Herald Correspondent Philip Wen caught HMAS Ballarat coming into Shanghai. Autoplay On Off Video feedback Video settings...

Sailors and marines hone drill skills for Windsor Diamond Jubilee parade News Sailors and marines hone drill skills for Windsor Diamond Jubilee parade 17 May 2012 With just two days to go to the military’s principal Diamond Jubilee event, sailors and...

Jubail, not Jubilee, for Daring News Jubail, not Jubilee, for Daring 17 May 2012 HMS Daring showed what she can bring to security and stability in the Gulf region when she dropped in on her Saudi partners. The list of firsts on the Portsmouth-based warship’s...

Ex-marines help produce a cake fit for the Queen News Ex-marines help produce a cake fit for the Queen 17 May 2012 Two former Royal Marine chefs were reunited as the helped to craft a magnificent cake for the Queen on behalf of the Armed Forces to mark...

Nelson's just the place to relax Last updated 12:30 05/05/2012 Share Print Text Size COLIN SMITH/Fairfax NZ AUSSIE VISITOR: The Royal Australian Navy's Adelaide-class frigate HMAS Newcastle berthed at Port Nelson Rest and recreation is the plan for the...

Submariners reflect on Falklands Conflict News Submariners reflect on Falklands Conflict 3 May 2012 A retrospective on British submarines in the Falklands Conflict was officially opened with an historic ceremony and a nod to the future of the Silent Service....

Another day of holiday and tomorrow is my day off, isn't that wonderful. Mei roasted a rack of lamb, from Mongolia and delicious, would prefer New Zealand lamb but they won't export enough of it here for some reason. Maybe because it is China, or maybe...

Another day of holiday and tomorrow is my day off, isn't that wonderful. Mei roasted a rack of lamb, from Mongolia and delicious, would prefer New Zealand lamb but they won't export enough of it here for some reason. Maybe because it is China, or maybe...

Dauntless dazzles in security sweep off West Africa News Dauntless dazzles in security sweep off West Africa 1 May 2012 HMS Dauntless played a key part in helping to keep the waters off West Africa safe during a major international exercise. The Portsmouth-based...