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Roll out the barrel! Royal Marines deliver consignment of port to Tower of London by raiding craft in modern twist on fascinating ancient ceremony
They landed at the Royal Fortress. Marines from Plymouth-based 47 Commando – who specialise in boat and landing craft operations – landed the Dues on the banks of the Thames at the Royal ...
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Falklands yomp recreated by royal marines from HMS Protector
A number of HMS Protector’s sailors were waiting for the commandos, as were some fellow Royal Marines undergoing landing craft training in the Islands, and green berets who’ve settled in the ...
Plymouth Herald25d
Royal Navy's HMS Albion: A look back at life on board ahead of 2025 decommissioning
One of Albion’s most impressive features was her giant well dock, which filled with water and enabled the Royal Marines' landing crafts, capable of carrying tanks, to be released into the sea ...
Tavistock Times Gazette9d
Local MP questions warship losses
A local MP has grilled the Defence Secretary on a date for the ‘scrapping’ of two warships based in Devonport Dockyard.
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Meet the overlooked crews who make sure fellow Marines can fight from ship to shore
"The well deck Marines handle the landing craft, air cushions (LCAC), landing craft, utilities (LCU) and boat operations," said Gunnery Sgt. Brent Vines, logistics chief with the 26th MEU.
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D-Day veteran Les Budding, 97, tells of first-wave role
The son of a steam locomotive driver, Mr Budding joined the Royal Marines at 17. Following intense training in Scotland, he found himself with 85 others boarding a 186ft landing craft in ...