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community for ageing or infirm veteran soldiers − to whom the nation owes a debt of gratitude.’
Still man’s best friend Animals that have served our military forces have a remarkable history. In World War I dogs were used, complete with gas masks, to locate wounded soldiers. Dogs have since been used to sniff out explosives and to spot booby traps. In February this year, an Army search dog who saved lives in Afghanistan was honoured with the animal version of the Victoria Cross. Black Labrador Treo, eight, was awarded the Dickin Medal at the event at the Imperial War Museum in London. The now retired dog, from 104 Military Working Dog Support Unit, North Luffenham barracks in Rutland, twice found hidden bombs in Helmand province. The surge in operational demand for
Military Working Dogs (MWD) in recent years has seen five independent units formed that have supported operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan from their respective bases in Aldershot, North Luffenham and Sennelager. The new Regiment, under command of Lieutenant Colonel David Thorpe,
formally assumed command of the five MWD Squadrons on March 26, 2010 and the Regimental Headquarters will be established in Chiron Barracks.
SEA... Crest of a Wave Two new Destroyers are riding the waves as both have passed significant milestones in their passage to become the Royal Navy’s ships of the future. The second Type 45 Destroyer, HMS
Dauntless, was formally commissioned into the Royal Navy during a recent ceremony in Portsmouth. The Naval Base will be her home port and she will join her sister ship, HMS Daring, which was commissioned into the Royal Navy last year. Captain Richard Powell, Commanding
Officer of HMS Dauntless, said: ‘This is a great day for the Royal Navy and particularly for the crew who are all delighted to serve in this fantastic ship. Sailing past the Round Tower and into the Naval Base on board HMS Dauntless was one of the proudest moments of my career and I am sure that the ship will continue to bring pride to the Royal Navy throughout her lifetime. ‘The Type 45 Destroyers will form the
backbone of the Royal Navy of the future. The ships are hugely versatile and they utilise cutting-edge technology to provide
a first-class air defence capability that will ensure protection against enemy aircraft and missiles when needed.’
Navy Days, 2010 Navy Days at Portsmouth Naval Base, Friday July 30 – Sunday August 1, 2010 will feature serving warships of the Royal Navy, ships of foreign navies, thrilling naval displays, historical re-enactments and the world-class attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, including HMS Victory. Over 800 years of naval history will be brought to life at every turn with historical re-enactment displays, a cast of hundreds and the National Museum. A wide variety of Royal Navy ships and
submarines will be at Navy Days, together with Royal Fleet Auxiliary and ships from foreign navies. Navy Days gives the public the rare
chance to see how Royal Navy sailors and Royal Marines live and work while they are deployed away from the United Kingdom and to talk to them about their jobs.
‘The Future Navy’ exhibits will allow
visitors to find out about the Navy’s new- est and most impressive Type 45 destroy- ers, the future aircraft carriers and the next generation of submarines.
... AND AIR Nothing comes close The Eurofighter Typhoon has been leading the way in new generation, multi-role aviation since 1994, and it is the RAF’s fastest, most capable fighter aircraft. With over 215 aircraft delivered and in service with six air forces, it is the world’s best selling next generation fighter jet. The RAF Typhoon squadrons are based
at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Station Commander Group Captain Stuart Atha commented: ‘The Typhoon is a world- beating aircraft. The mantra in the Royal Air Force is “agile, adaptable and capable”. That is precisely what this aircraft is.’ At altitude, this fighter plane has a speed
A Communication & Information Systems Specialist at her work- station onboard Type 23 frigate HMS Portland
of Mach2 (1,550mph), almost three times faster than a jumbo jet. It has a rate of climb of 62,000ft per minute. The cost of
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