Monthly Archives: April 2012

Montrose enjoys bayou tapestry in New Orleans News Montrose enjoys bayou tapestry in New Orleans 30 April 2012 HMS Montrose spent an unforgettable six days in New Orleans as she helped Americans begin bicentennial commemorations of the War of 1812. The Devonport-based frigate joined ships from the USA, France and Canada berthed on the famousContinue reading “HMS Montrose enjoys bayou tapestry in New Orleans”

Restored Saddam-busting Lynx donated to Fleet Air Museum News Restored Saddam-busting Lynx donated to Fleet Air Museum 30 April 2012 One of the most battle-hardened helicopters in Royal Navy history has been restored to its state in its finest hour ahead of being handed over to the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Lynx XZ720 shot upContinue reading “Restored Saddam-busting Lynx donated to Fleet Air Museum”

Largest NZ Defence Force Exercise in 15 Years Underway Saturday, 28 April 2012, 3:05 pm Press Release: New Zealand Defence Force Largest NZ Defence Force Exercise in 15 Years Underway The New Zealand Defence Force has commenced its biggest joint exercise involving assets of New Zealand’s Navy, Army and Air Force since the late 1990s.Continue reading “Largest NZ Defence Force Exercise in 15 Years Underway”

RNZAF celebrates 75th anniversary     Last updated 11:59 28/04/2012 Share Print Text Size 8 of 8 MICHAEL BRADLEY/Fairfax NZ The RNZAF paraded through Auckland to celebrate their 75th anniversary. « PreviousNext » Swords were drawn and bayonets fixed as the ceremonial flags flew high through the streets of Auckland this morning as the Royal New Zealand AirContinue reading “RNZAF celebrates 75th anniversary”

    Illustrious ‘ready for anything’ as massive military exercise ends News Illustrious ‘ready for anything’ as massive military exercise ends 27 April 2012 HMS Illustrious is ready to take her place as Britain’s on-call commando carrier for the next two years after completing her second major international exercise in little over a month. The helicopterContinue reading “HMS Illustrious ‘ready for anything’ as massive military exercise ends”