On this day in 1943 the last capital ship big gun engagement between the Royal Navy and Germany took place … More
Month: December 2019
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A Happy Navy Christmas
This week, on December 17th, 2019, an RAF F-35B Lightning jet took off from the flight deck of HMS Queen … More
Royal Irish homecoming – more photographs
The Belfast Newsletter carried a two-page photo feature
HMS Galatea – ship with superb war record sank in three minutes
HMS Galatea was sunk northwest of Alexandria on 14/12/1941 by the German submarine U-557. 469 men including at least 12 … More
Admiral’s return to Limavady
A thanksgiving service was held in Limavady Parish Church for the service and witness of Sir Desmond Cassidi on December … More
Homecoming parade in Market Drayton for 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment
Around 1,000 people gathered in Market Drayton town centre to welcome home the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment following … More
The O’Morchoe : Irish clan chief and distinguished army officer
The death took place on November 22nd, 2019, of Major – General, The O’Morchoe, who was CO of the 1st … More
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