Murph Challenge: How a unique way of remembering a Medal of Honor recipient helps those in need
US Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P Murphy made the ultimate sacrifice in 2005 to rescue his team.
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WWII Battle of the Atlantic veteran shares delight after shaking hands with 'lovely' Princess Royal
Frank Cooper, 97, was a sailor involved in the battle, the longest continuous military operation during WW2.
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King Charles When King Charles landed his military helicopter in a potato field
A Royal Navy veteran recalls the 'critical' moment when the then-Prince of Wales was forced to land.
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Naval History Portrait of a submariner: Life with the Silent Service recorded for future generations
The past and present of the Silent Service is being brought to life via interview and photographs in new project.
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RAF Funeral for RAF veteran is being moved as large crowds are expected to attend
Organisers were inundated with requests to attend the service for flight Sergeant Peter Brown, who died alone aged 96.
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Navy HMS Montrose makes final journey into Portsmouth ready for decommissioning
HMS Montrose will be decommissioned next month to make way for the new Type 26 and 31 frigates.
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History The historic lasting power of military balloons
The use of high-altitude balloons in a combat scenario, to monitor an enemy, and even attack, goes back centuries.
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Sea vessels Scientists confirm identity of 17th century Dutch warship off coast of England
The unknown Protected Wreck off the coast of Sussex has been identified as the Dutch warship Klein Hollandia.
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Naval History Mutiny on the Bounty: The Royal Navy's most famous rebellion
HMS Bounty's legendary mutiny left the ship's crew split into two groups
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Navy D-Day submariner whose work influenced history dies aged 101
Lieutenant Jim Booth was the last surviving member of the D-Day invasion force.
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News Rescue mission for 31 missing sailors under way after Thai navy warship capsizes during storm
Strong winds blew seawater onto the HTMS Sukhothai and knocked out its electrical system.
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Feature The 'Doomsday wreck' packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives that could create a tsunami in the Thames Estuary
US Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery sank in 1944 and has been submerged ever since.
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Naval History Rum-arkable: Rare liquor issued to Royal Navy for daily tot tradition goes up for auction
Three flagons of last batch of rum given by MOD offered for sale.
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Veterans Royal Navy veteran shares tales of seafaring career as he celebrates turning 100
Captain (Retired) Laurence Taylor marked his special day with a visit from serving and veteran Royal Navy personnel.
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Naval History Artefacts rescued from HMS Invincible shipwreck gifted to Royal Navy museum
Tim Cooper has been given exclusive behind the scenes access to see how the artefacts are being preserved.
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Naval History Royal Navy marks Trafalgar Day on HMS Victory
The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was a decisive moment in the Napoleonic Wars against the French and Spanish.