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HMS_Glasgow

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The official account for HMS Glasgow, a Type 26 Frigate. The first in a new generation of cutting-edge frigates called the City-class @RoyalNavy

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Ship's Company were invited to Merchant Taylors' School school to their open day, seeing various stands such as Navy Cadet Field Gun display and finished with a parade with the salute being taken by HMS Eaglet Commanding Officer.

Ship's Company were invited to <a href="/MerchantsCrosby/">Merchant Taylors' School</a> school to their open day, seeing various stands such as Navy Cadet Field Gun display and finished with a parade with the salute being taken by <a href="/HMSEagletRNR/">HMS Eaglet</a> Commanding Officer.
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Congratulations to Chief Petty Officer Graham Foggett being awarded his Long Service Good Conduct(LSGC) Medal by Commadore Steve Roberts during his visit to HMS Glasgow.

Congratulations to Chief Petty Officer Graham Foggett being awarded his Long Service Good Conduct(LSGC) Medal by Commadore Steve Roberts during his visit to HMS Glasgow.
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The sixth of the #RoyalNavy's Astute-class submarines has been formally named... HMS Agamemnon will act as both sword and protector – able to strike at foes on land courtesy of her Tomahawk cruise missile – and fend off threats on and beneath the waves with Spearfish torpedoes.

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Ship’s Company depart to conduct a Battlefield Tour across France to follow the events of D-Day and the contribution of HMS GLASGOW (C1)

Ship’s Company depart to conduct a Battlefield Tour across France to follow the events of D-Day and the contribution of HMS GLASGOW (C1)
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After arriving at Caen, Ship’s Company visit “Piper” Bill Millin’s Statue. Raised in Glasgow he is remembered for Playing the Bagpipes during the assault on Sword Beach

After arriving at Caen, Ship’s Company visit “Piper” Bill Millin’s Statue. Raised in Glasgow he is remembered for Playing the Bagpipes during the assault on Sword Beach
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Ship’s Company Lay a Wreath at Hermanville-sur-Mer War Cemetery where many Sailors and Soldiers from Glasgow were laid to rest.

Ship’s Company Lay a Wreath at Hermanville-sur-Mer War Cemetery where many Sailors and Soldiers from Glasgow were laid to rest.
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Following some of the famous battles of D-Day, a Visit to the well-known Pegasus Bridge named after the British Airbourne Forces Cap badge.

Following some of the famous battles of D-Day, a Visit to the well-known Pegasus Bridge named after the British Airbourne Forces Cap badge.
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Congratulations to PO Hayden Palmer for receiving his Renown Award for excellent work on the T26 project, presented to him by Cdre Paul Pitcher during his visit to the ship.

Congratulations to PO Hayden Palmer for receiving his Renown Award for excellent work on the T26 project, presented to him by Cdre Paul Pitcher during his visit to the ship.
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A visit to the Caen memorial, the largest in France to the 20th Century and commemorating the D-Day battle for Normandy. Completing the visits for ship's company for today.

A visit to the Caen memorial, the largest in France to the 20th Century and commemorating the D-Day battle for Normandy. Completing the visits for ship's company for today.
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After a successful first day, Ship's Company retire for the evening and prepare for the second day, where they will visit various historic landmarks seeing action in the D-Day invasion.

After a successful first day, Ship's Company retire for the evening and prepare for the second day, where they will visit various historic landmarks seeing action in the D-Day invasion.
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Visiting the Bayeux Museum and Normandy Memorial, Ship’s Company take the time to also talk about the Normandy Battle Honours held by HMS GLASOW

Visiting the <a href="/BayeuxMuseum/">Bayeux Museum</a> and Normandy Memorial, Ship’s Company take the time to also talk about the Normandy Battle Honours held by HMS GLASOW
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While at Omaha Beach, Ship’s Company talk about the evolution of Naval Gunnery, how it supported the D-Day Landings and what impact it has today.

While at Omaha Beach, Ship’s Company talk about the evolution of Naval Gunnery, how it supported the D-Day Landings and what impact it has today.
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As the visit comes to an end, the final location Querqueville Defences saw HMS Glasgow’s final action for the D-Day landings

As the visit comes to an end, the final location Querqueville Defences saw HMS Glasgow’s final action for the D-Day landings
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Crew of HMS_Glasgow paid their respects to the men of 1944 on a battlefield tour of #Normandy. With colleagues from BAE Systems Maritime they visited sites where the 6in guns of the wartime Glasgow saw action. #DDay80

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Royal Navy hot shots take gold and silver at the Inter-Service Short Range Championships in Bisley. đŸ”« UKAF Sportsman of the Year, Lt Theo Dodds scored an impressive 599 out of 600 to take first place! 📰 ow.ly/8NHi50RSoc1 #royalnavy #shooting #royalnavysport

<a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> hot shots take gold and silver at the Inter-Service Short Range Championships in Bisley. đŸ”«

UKAF Sportsman of the Year, Lt Theo Dodds scored an impressive 599 out of 600 to take first place!

📰 ow.ly/8NHi50RSoc1

#royalnavy #shooting #royalnavysport
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We joined former sailors Hamberley Care Homes Newton House Care Home to celebrate Merchant Navy Day. Many residents served either under the 'Red Duster' or in the UK Armed Forces, including Robin, a passionate artist. Spinning 'dits' with him proved to be a highlight of the day.

We joined former sailors <a href="/HamberleyCare/">Hamberley Care Homes</a> Newton House Care Home to celebrate Merchant Navy Day.

Many residents served either under the 'Red Duster' or in the UK Armed Forces, including Robin, a passionate artist.

Spinning 'dits' with him proved to be a highlight of the day.