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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
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Crews from RNAS Culdrose join major deployment
Service personnel from RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall have joined an eight month mission by the Royal Navy. On Tuesday aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth with helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton on board, and HMS Richmond left Plymouth. Merlin helicopters set off from RNAS Culdrose near Helston on Wednesday to join the Carrier Strike Group. The Merlins will be on board the Royal Navy's flagship alongside the Latest F35 B Stealth Jets. HMS Prince of Wales leads a multi-national fleet of warships to 40 countries across the Mediterranean, Middle East, south-east Asia, Japan and Australia. The aircraft carrier will embark four Merlin helicopters which departed from RNAS Culdrose. The mission, called Operation Highmast, will also see more than 260 men and women from the naval air base deployed at sea. RNAS Culdrose commanding officer Captain James Hall said it was "an emotional moment". "We absolutely recognise the challenge and the difficulty this can create for families," he said. "We've been working hard in the run up to the deployment by supporting the squadrons and the families to understand what we're asking of our people. "We're on the start line now to support the team while they're deployed but to also support their families." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ HMS Prince of Wales departs on major deployment Cornwall's navy sailors to join 'strike operation' The Royal Navy
BBC News
24-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Crews from RNAS Culdrose join major deployment
Service personnel from RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall have joined an eight month mission by the Royal Navy. On Tuesday aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth with helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton on board, and HMS Richmond left helicopters set off from RNAS Culdrose near Helston on Wednesday to join the Carrier Strike Merlins will be on board the Royal Navy's flagship alongside the Latest F35 B Stealth Jets. HMS Prince of Wales leads a multi-national fleet of warships to 40 countries across the Mediterranean, Middle East, south-east Asia, Japan and aircraft carrier will embark four Merlin helicopters which departed from RNAS mission, called Operation Highmast, will also see more than 260 men and women from the naval air base deployed at Culdrose commanding officer Captain James Hall said it was "an emotional moment"."We absolutely recognise the challenge and the difficulty this can create for families," he said."We've been working hard in the run up to the deployment by supporting the squadrons and the families to understand what we're asking of our people."We're on the start line now to support the team while they're deployed but to also support their families."
BBC News
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Somerset in Pictures: Racing, alpacas, rugby and live music
It has been a busy week for sport fans in Somerset, as Taunton hosted another race and Bath welcomed fans for the Premiership Rugby a cute new furry baby was born and high school students impressed at an open mic are some images that sum up life across the county this week. Starter's orders: On Tuesday it was the turn of Taunton to welcome runners and riders and racegoers for a chilly day watching the favourites and the rest compete. Bird's eye view: The centre of Bath is world-famous, and this Getty photograph taken as Bath took on the Bedford Blues in the Premiership Rugby Cup shows the beautiful surroundings the Recreation Ground sits among. Welcome: Meet the newest member of Peak View Gardens, alpaca baby Brownie. The alpacas are part of the team at the camping site in Lower Weare, and staff there say there may be more babies on the way. Voices in unity: The City of Bath Male Choir is sending 41 of its singers to Alkmaar for a concert. The choir became widely known when it reached the finals of BBC national singing competition "Last Choir Standing" in 2008, reaching the final and performing to a viewing audience of about 13 million. Talented pupuls: The first ever Open Mic Gordano event took place in Portishead, showcasing the talents of Gordano School students. The venue was packed with students, parents and local residents who gathered to enjoy a night of music. VIP guest: The Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset came to visit RNAS Yeovilton on Wednesday. The station has long been a key part of Somerset and the highlights the significant role it has within the community, RNAS Yeovilton said. Gratitude: Surgeons at Musgrove Park Hospital have thanked charities for their donations to help buy a specialist operating table for robotic surgery. The Da Vinci robot at the hospital has already meant that surgeons have been able to perform more intricate operations with minimally invasive surgery.
