Andrew Heasman
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Former #RoyalNavy, Ex-Police, Ex-SCUBA Instructor #PADI - a published author, and NOW a book editor and proofreader - visit: ajheasman.wixsite.com/author
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Dutch fliers... This week’s #RoyalNavy news update comes from 846 Naval Air Squadron as they carry out flying operations with Koninklijke Marine’s amphibious ship HNLMS Johan de Witt as part of #NATO efforts. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-second…
#OnThisDay 220 yrs ago in 1805 Admiral Collingwood’s despatches from Trafalgar, relaying the news of the victory and the death of Lord Nelson, arrived at the Admiralty in London after transport in HMS PICKLE. They were conveyed by her Captain, Lt John Laponetiere HMS Collingwood
#OnThisDay 30 yrs ago in 1995 Rosyth Naval Base closed, MCM Squadrons still based there moved to HM Naval Base Clyde & HMNB Portsmouth Though no longer a Fleet base, the yard still has a heavy naval use for repair and shipbuilding. HMSVenturer and the Type 31s are in build there.