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Defence in the Media: 31 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 31 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
HMS Kent sails for the Firth of Forth before departing for Scapa Flow, where she will provide a 21 Gun Salute for the national commemorative events, watched by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and senior British and German dignitaries.

In today's items of interest for Defence, commemorations of the Battle of Jutland are taking place and the latest on the Iraqi army in Fallujah. Jutland Multiple newspaper and broadcast...

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Defence in the Media: 30 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 30 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...Base in Estonia intercept a Russian IL38D 'May' as part of the ongoing Baltic Air Policing mission. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the media: 29 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 29 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

...in Estonia intercepting a Russian I-38 'May' as part of the ongoing Nato Baltic Air Policing mission. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the Media: 28 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 28 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel
A paving stone was unveiled in Leyton in honour of Victoria Cross holder John ‘Jack’ Cornwell, who died aged just 16 following the battle on 31st May 1916.In East London at Jubilee Park, Leyton, the First Sea Lord and around 100 Royal Navy sailors attended the VC Paving Stone unveiling for Victoria Cross recipient Jack Cornwell. They were joined by civic representatives, Cornwell family descendants – including Able Seaman Alex Saridis, who has just completed basic training in the Royal Navy – and members of the public to honour the memory of ‘Boy Cornwell’, one of the most famous sailors of the First World War, whose tale of heroism captured the public’s imagination. At the paving stone unveiling, the newly-appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sir Philip Jones, reflected on the importance of Jack Cornwell’s story.On Tuesday 31st May a number of events will take place across the UK to mark the centenary of the battle, and pay tribute to 6,094 British and 2,551 German sailors who lost their lives. The main focus will be on the Orkney Islands, with services in Kirkwall Cathedral and Lyness Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. In the spirit of reconciliation, an event will also take place simultaneously at sea over Jutland Bank – the site of the battle – and will feature warships from both the Royal Navy and German Navy scattering flowers of Remembrance. The story of Jack Cornwell: John ‘Jack’ Cornwell was born on 8 January 1900 just off Capworth Street in Clyde Cottage, Clyde Place, Leyton. At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, Jack tried to enlist by lying about his age. However, he was unsuccessful and had to wait another year before he successfully enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Boy Sailor in 1915. He didn’t have his father’s permission but used letters of reference from his headmaster and employer. After basic training he was posted to HMS Chester in 1916 as a Boy 1st Class Sailor. On 31 May, 1916, HMS Chester came under intense fire from four German marine cruisers during the Battle of Jutland. A hail of heavy shells fell around HMS Chester and the 5.5-inch gun mounting where Cornwell was serving as a sight-setter was affected by at least four nearby hits. The gun’s entire crew was killed or mortally injured except Cornwell, who although wounded, remained at his post until HMS Chester retired from the action with only one main gun still working. After the action, ship medics arrived on deck to find Cornwell the sole survivor at his gun, shards of steel penetrating his chest, looking at the gun sights and still waiting for orders. Being incapable of further action, HMS Chester was ordered to the port of Immingham, near Grimsby. There Cornwell was transferred to Grimsby General Hospital, where he died on the morning of 2 June, 1916, before his mother could arrive. He was initially buried in a common grave in Manor Park Cemetery, in Newham, with only a few members of his family present. His resting place was marked by a wooden sign that read Grave 323.

...– and will feature warships from both the Royal Navy and German Navy scattering flowers of Remembrance. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the Media – 26 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Reactive statements
Massed bands of the Royal Marines

...fly the White Ensign from her. It is also noted that P311 was the only T-class submarine never to be given a name. She had been due to be named...

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Defence in the Media – 25 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 25 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

Items of relevance to defence in the media today include reports that an ‘alliance’ of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters has begun a campaign to drive Daesh militants from land...

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Defence in the Media: 24 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 24 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

The prescription of anti-malarial drugs to the Armed Forces by the MOD is the top story of Defence interest this morning. 

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Defence in the Media: 23 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 23 May 2016 - Categories: Uncategorized
Ex Household Cavalry Soldier Michael Paling passes his knowledge onto Trooper Smith. Sixty soldiers and horses of the Household Cavalry joined Chelsea Pensioners for breakfast after the Regiment’s busiest week of the year. The scarlet coats of the Pensioners met with the shining black coats of over 60 cavalry steeds at Royal Hospital Chelsea this morning, as the veterans offered bacon sandwiches, tea, coffee and Bucks Fizz to the soldiers of the Queen’s mounted bodyguard. After a two week period containing three 2am rehearsals, four royal escorts, eight musical ride performances in Windsor, one midnight horse move and the State Opening of Parliament, the men and horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have rarely been so exhausted. Major Alex Owen (30), the Blues and Royals Squadron Leader said: “In the month of Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday celebrations and the State Opening of Parliament what better way for us to celebrate a job well done than with the men and women who have dedicated their entire lives in the service of the Crown. Photographer: Sergeant Rupert Frere RLC (Phot)

A variety of Defence stories are covered in the media today, including Armed Forces recruitment , the start of Iraqi military operations to re-take Fallujah from Daesh, and the House...

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Defence in the Media: 22 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 22 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media

...this complaint was thoroughly investigated and considered by a Service Complaints Panel which made a determination. As with all Service Complaints, it is policy not to comment on individual cases...

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Defence in the Media: 21 May 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 21 May 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Pictured is a member of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards taking part in a Live Firing exercise. Crown Copyright.

Of note for Defence today is reporting about a new contract for the training of Armed Forces helicopter pilots, and articles looking at the UK's support to Afghanistan. Babcock The Daily Telegraph reports that Babcock has been awarded a £400m deal to train …

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