Monthly Archives: June 2012

Family visited us in China and we had a bit of a look around together

Made up an awesome video of our different tours – click here 

Smile, you’re in the Royal Navy now:

Smile, you’re in the Royal Navy now: Photo competition captures sailors and marines at work on sea and land By CHRIS PARSONS PUBLISHED: 20:51 EST, 25 June 2012 | UPDATED: 01:49 EST, 26 June 2012  Comments (29)  Share Whether it’s a Royal Marine inspecting his kit and weaponry in a darkened Afghan compound, or a rare view from inside aContinue reading “Smile, you’re in the Royal Navy now:”

China gets tough as Vietnam claims disputed islands

China gets tough as Vietnam claims disputed islands Jane Perlez June 23, 2012 Read later An imposing presence … Chinese Navy submarines and warships take part in an international fleet review. Photo: Reuters BEIJING: In a show of its resolve in a dispute over the South China Sea, China has sharply criticised Vietnam for passing aContinue reading “China gets tough as Vietnam claims disputed islands”

Flight of the Royal George: A War of 1812 Naval Re-enactment June 29 – July 1 in Bath & Kingston

Flight of the Royal George: A War of 1812 Naval Re-enactment June 29 – July 1 in Bath & Kingston 5 Tall Ships, 10 Gunboats and 24 Re-enactment Regiments bring history to life with a War of 1812 Naval Re-enactment in Bath and Kingston June 29 – July 1. A St. Lawrence War of 1812Continue reading “Flight of the Royal George: A War of 1812 Naval Re-enactment June 29 – July 1 in Bath & Kingston”

Defence Force sailor killed in Rarotonga scooter crash

Defence Force sailor killed in Rarotonga scooter crash UPDATED 10:46 Published: 6:42AM Saturday June 23, 2012 Source: ONE News Email this article Print this article Text size+– Share on Twitter Share on Facebook HMNZS Otago – Source: New Zealand Defence Force The name of a Defence Force sailor killed in a scooter accident in Rarotonga has been released.Continue reading “Defence Force sailor killed in Rarotonga scooter crash”