Patrol ship HMS Spey arrives in Japan - HMS Spey's current presence in Yokosuka marks a significant milestone—it is the first naval port visit facilitated under the new Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement. Click the image to read more.

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Introducing Portsmouth Historic Quarter! The home port of heritage. We have a new website, new strategic objectives and a new look inspired by the shapes you can find across our historic dockyard. Learn more 👉 portsmouthhq.org/charity

This morning we took CMB4R out on sea trials, getting her up to 39.2 knots! This is faster than any recorded speed for 40ft CMB’s in history!🥳

#replica #military #navy #heritage #military history #navalhistory #portsmouth #hampshire #history

Celebrate #StGeorgesDay at the #VSC on 23rd April 2024 with a special offer at 'The Grill'. Members who order the ‘Roast Beef’ Club Dish on the day, will receive either a free pint of Victory Ale, or a small glass of house wine, or a soft drink. Book a table at today!

To celebrate Portsmouth F(C) 🏆 promotion, we are offering a flash discount on our Ultimate Explorer Ticket

Open to anyone with a PO postcode & available for 12 days

Congrats to @pompey & Portsmouth F(C) 🏆Women for this incredible achievement

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#PlayUpPompey #PortsmouthFC

In just 50 days’ time the whole nation will come together to remember the sacrifices made on D-Day and thank the veterans of the Normandy Landings.

Here’s how the Armed Forces will lead the commemorations. 👇

#DDay80

Our next Pontoon Open Weekend will be on the 11th and 12th of May!

Our operational boats will be alongside for you to step aboard and HSL 102 and F8 will also run trips throughout the afternoon

Check out our website for more info👇
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#portsmouth #navy

Can you be more Pacific?

Yes, we can. We join HMS Tamar in Tonga for our latest news update, joining the patrol ship after work with the NZ Defence Force around Fiji as their Indo-Pacific mission continues.

Double drugs bust 🛥️🛥️

Two days into operations and we have 2 drug busts under our belts 💪

3.7 tonnes of drugs confiscated and destroyed, with a street value of £33million

A great team effort by all onboard 🫡

#GlobalModernReady #ForwardDeployed23 #2crews1team

Hot job alert! Head of Projects - £50-60k - amazing buildings and projects to play with. Heritage Alliance Historic England CIOB The National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Crafts #construction #heritagebuildings

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The first Pontoon Open Weekend of the year has kicked off with a bang!☀️

All our boats are ready for you to step aboard and learn their history from our knowledgable volunteers!

#landingcraft #military #royalnavy #freeevent #military history #navalhistory #history #portsmouth

Discover Explosion Museum 🧨

Priddy’s Hard was where all Royal Navy warships, including HMS Victory, came to load up their guns. This historic location, complete with original 1771 ‘powder keg’, is a testimonial to naval firepower.

📷 4 inch Mark 23 Submarine Gun

🎯We are looking to appoint three new voluntary members to our Advisory Board🎯

We are seeking candidates with considerable senior level experience within the education, legal, Royal Navy Family or charity sectors.

Details here👉greenwichhospital.co.uk/vacancy/adviso…

#OnThisDay 1856 Royal Navy Officers began wearing gold laced rings on their uniform cuffs consistently for the first time. They had been used sporadically before this but 1856 marks the start of the uniform evolving to what we know today.

You can join Australian and New Zealand military personnel for a unique ANZAC Day commemoration on April 25.

The service will be hosted on the last Gallipoli ship , today a museum ship in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

It’s here! I’m so proud to introduce you all to the Home Port of Heritage Visit Portsmouth National Historic Ships UK The National Lottery Heritage Fund Arts Council England @Herita_NGOs

Officers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.

The ballot follows rejection of a 4.5% pay offer for 2023 which the union said fell 'far below' the rate of inflation.

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French troops are rehearsing at Wellington Barracks in London for their part in the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace on Monday.
It’s part of events to mark the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. Forces News Gendarmerie nationale

#OnThisDay 1982 HMS HERMES with HMS INVINCIBLE sails from HMNB Portsmouth for #falklands HERMES would assume duties as Flag Ship from GLAMORGAN and by the height of conflict was operating 26 Harriers and 10 Sea Kings from the @FAA_RN & Royal Air Force