Month: June 2012

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Naval duo carry Olympic Torches

By Sharon Black

A Royal Marine who survived major brain tumour surgery and a Royal Navy student nurse, who is raising money for charity in honour of troops killed in Afghanistan, have carried the Olympic Flame for part of its journey through North East England.

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RAF units to remain at Scampton

By Sharon Black

It has been announced that RAF Scampton is to remain the base for the RAF Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) – also known as the Red Arrows – and the RAF’s Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS).

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RFA Fort Rosalie visits Cuba

By Sharon Black

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort Rosalie has made a rare visit to Cuba for a British ship to strengthen counter-narcotics collaboration work between UK and Cuban authorities.