Monthly Archives: August 2019

9 Things You Need To Know About VJ Day Today commemorates the 74th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day … Here are 9 things you need to know about it.15th August 2019 at 11:32am Each year on this day the nation commemorates the anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.When Japan surrendered during World War IIContinue reading “9 Things You Need To Know About VJ Day”

Commissioned on 14 July 1973 and in service until 1994, HMS Wilton – with the pennant number M1116 – was the World’s first warship to be constructed from glass reinforced plastic and is nowadays the home of the Essex Yacht Club based at Leigh on Sea. Since then, plastic and carbon composites have been usedContinue reading “Commissioned on 14 July 1973 and in service until 1994, HMS…”

Philippines Pushing Back Against Chinese Militia South China Sea Presence – USNI News Chinese maritime militia vessel in 2009. US Navy Photo MANILA – The Philippines have begun to push back against the strong and sustained presence of Beijing’s paramilitary ships in the South China Sea, calling the deployment of Chinese militia ships in huge numbersContinue reading “Philippines Pushing Back Against Chinese Militia South China Sea Presence – USNI News”