TWOSIX.tv: April 2010 edition. A look behind the scenes at the important role the Royal Fleet Auxiliary plays.
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Royal Navy RSPT (1987) 16-minutes "Ours is not a big navy by superpower standards, but it is modern, well-equipped and well-used to operating in the sometimes stormy North Atlantic." A 1987 documentary on the operational capabilities of the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and Royal Marines.
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All of One Company (1980) Central Office of Information 29-minutes Documentary of day-to-day life onboard HMS Coventry as she sails from Portsmouth to Hong Kong via Singapore. This documentary was produced in 1980, just 2-years before the Falklands War (1982) in which HMS Coventry was lost.
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The General Service Respirator (GSR) has been developed to provide the UK Armed Forces with the highest levels of respiratory and ocular protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. GSR offers previously unprecedented levels of protection and significantly reduces physiological and psychological burden experienced by the user thanks to features such as an increased field of view, reduced breathing resistance and improved drinking system. GSR will be personal issue for all Service Personnel, together with entitled civilians and others closely allied with the Armed Forces such as the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
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Med Patrol (1971) United Motion Pictures for the Central Office of Information (CIO 1047) Directed by Tony Jones 15-minutes Impressionistic account of activities during a typical Royal Navy patrol of the Mediterranean Sea. HMS Ark Royal proceeds to the Mediterranean where she will be joined by HMS Galatea. Simulated combat sequence: Phantoms, Buccaneers and Fairey Gannet AEW scramble, Sea King helicopter lowers probe into sea. Galatea receives instructions; radar sweep. Wasp flies between two ships; guns fire. Reference to "Russian destroyer" off port bow. Planes return. Scenes of Ark Royal refuelling and replenishment at sea; oiler Olna comes alongside, as does RFA Lyness. Three ships seen linked together. Galley scenes in Ark Royal as supplies are stored. Sunset: night flight of Phantoms takes off. The next day: Ark Royal heads into Naples harbour for visit, escort of smallcraft, dropping anchor. Royal Navy vessels featured include HMS Ark Royal (R09) Audacious-class aircraft carrier and HMS Galatea (F18) Leander-class frigate. Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels featured includes RFA Lyness (A339) Ness-class combat stores ship and RFA Olna (A123) Ol-class fast fleet tanker. Aircraft featured include the Blackburn Buccaneer, McDonnell Douglass Phantom, Fairey Gannet, Westland Sea King, and Westland Wasp from 809 Squadron Fleet Air Arm and 892 Squadron FAA.
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More photos from my time in the Royal Navy- this time part 3 of my time on the Maritime Aviation Support Force, embarked on RFA Argus and my time on RFA Fort George
Thirteen Somali pirates were captured on a dhow in the Indian Ocean by a combination of Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. For more information read: www.mod.uk
Action Navy (1975) Central Office of Information (COI 1254) 26-minutes After a compilation of scenes showing British warships around the world the film goes on to illustrate anti-submarine warfare methods, including the firing of an Ikara missile by the Leander Class frigate HMS Leander (F.109), the firing of anti-submarine mortars by a Leander Class frigate and the engagement of a hostile submarine by a Wasp helicopter launched from the Leander Class frigate HMS Danae (F.47). A flotilla deployed to the Pacific is shown conducting a replenishment at sea with a total of seven ships in line abreast formation, centred on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels RFA Tidespring (A.75) and RFA Tarbatness (A.345). HMS Danae prepares to refuel from astern of RFA Tidespring and then makes her approach. The County Class destroyer HMS Fife (D.20) disengages from the centre of the replenishment formation and proceeds on her own to carry out a gunnery exercise. The ships are shown briefly arriving in Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, and sailors appear on shore in New Zealand as they experience some local culture. A naval officer is interviewed on the Sea Slug surface to air missile system, and his description of the missile is accompanied by scenes showing the loading and firing of Sea Slug from a ship at sea. Royal Marines are shown deploying in northern Norway from Wessex helicopters and crossing the country on skis. A Polaris missile firing is shown as a reminder of the Navy's <b>...</b>
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'Fearless To The Fleet' is a documentary produced by the Central Office of Information (catalogue no. COI 1128) for the Ministry of Defence in 1977. Bridge scenes onboard HMS Fearless, Dreadnought and HMS Andromeda are the cue for young sailors to relate their experiences of navy life. RNAS Yeovilton shown, but the emphasis is on Fearless at sea, including engine rooms, lifeboat launch (exercise) and briefing. Lynx and Wessex helicopters feature.
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Spring Cruise (1957) Central Office of Information 20-minutes Ships of the British Home Fleet pay goodwill visits to islands in the West Indies and then join Canadian ships for joint exercise in the North Atlantic. After some scenes from the outward voyage (including refuelling of a destroyer by a fleet auxiliary at sea) the film reports on the visits of various ships (mainly HMS Ceylon, Bulwark and Maidstone) to Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Aruba, and Trinidad (open days, friendly sporting fixtures, entertainments, tourism etc). The reunited fleet heads north, calling at Bermuda; the film at this stage illustrates various duties and activities on board: signalling, meteorological operations, laundry, galley, NAAFI, medical facilities, delivery of mail, issue of rum ration. Rendezvous with the Canadians is made at Halifax, and the exercises (mainly anti-submarine) take place, guns, torpedoes and depth charges, Sea Hawk, Sea Venom (and Tracker?) aircraft are all used (but not linked by film into any pattern). The fleets separate with cheers, the "dual purpose" of Naval training and a mission of goodwill having been "served well."
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More photos from my time in the Royal Navy- this time part 1 of my time on the Maritime Aviation Support Force, embarked on RFA Argus.
The Royal Navy has captured 13 Somali pirates on a boat in the Indian Ocean. Royal Marines were part of a NATO-led combined counter-piracy force which intercepted a suspect dhow operating in shipping lanes off the Somali coast. In a dawn operation, RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Fort Victoria joined the USS Carney to try to establish the identity of the boat. They used a Royal Navy Lynx Mark 8 helicopter with Royal Marine maritime snipers who warned the suspects to stop. When it did not stop, Royal Marines in speedboats boarded the vessel and 13 Somali pirates surrendered. They were found on board with a selection of weapons, the Ministry of Defence said. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "This operation off the coast of Somalia is a clear demonstration of Britain's ability to tackle piracy that threatens our interests. "The Royal Navy and Royal Marines are playing a crucial role in securing and protecting international sea lanes that are vital to global trade." Captain Gerry Northwood, commander of the counter piracy operation on RFA Fort Victoria, said: "This was a well-executed operation by Nato forces to locate a known Somali pirate group that was operating in international shipping lanes of the Indian Ocean. "An effective boarding was safely executed by the Royal Marine boarding team based in RFA Fort Victoria and this has safely neutralised the effect of the pirate mothership. "This firm and positive action will also send a clear message to other Somali pirates <b>...</b>
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Frigate (1973) T&S Films for the Central Office of Information (COI 1115) Directed by Clive Mitchell 24-minutes This 1973 documentary film follows the Leander-class frigate HMS Sirius (F40) as she takes part in two highly realistic wargames. In the first, the frigate defends herself in a simulated air attack by two low-flying Phantoms. In the second, she goes on the offensive against a nuclear submarine. Other highlights include a look at life below decks, refuelling at sea from RFA Grey Rover (A269) and sailing into Madeira.
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The Royal Navy's support vessel, RFA Wave Knight, has returned to the UK after a lengthy tour in the Middle East. The tanker has been away for nearly a year supporting operations in Libya, the Gulf and Indian Ocean. She docked in Portland on Friday morning.
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The Socialist Party filmed Mark Serwotka, PCS general secretary, speaking at the 10 May strike rally. Mark explains that hundreds of thousands of public sector workers took strike action in defence of their pensions. Trade unionists taking action include the PCS civil servants' union; Unite in health, Ministry of Defence and the civil service; lecturers in UCU; and members of the Nipsa public services union in Northern Ireland. RMT transport union members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary are also taking action to defend their retirement benefits and tens of thousands of off-duty police are demonstrating today against privatisation and cuts.
400000 public sector workers took strike action in defence of their pensions on 10 May 2012. The Tory/Liberal Democrat coalition government in the UK want to make public sector workers work longer - .Trade unionists taking action include the PCS civil servants' union; Unite in health, Ministry of Defence and the civil service; lecturers in UCU; and members of the Nipsa public services union in Northern Ireland. RMT transport union members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary also took action to defend their retirement benefits, tens of thousands of off-duty police demonstrated against privatisation and cuts and prison officers in the Prison Officers Association took unofficial strike action, walking out of prisons across the country, supported by PCS and UCU members.
HMS Liverpool leaving Liverpool for the final time. We see HMS Liverpool, accompanied by HMS Charger and the Mersey Ferry, MV Royal Iris Of The Mersey, leaving the Pier Head before travelling down to Cammel Laird Shipyard in Birkenhead. At Cammel Laird you can see RFA Wave Knight which is currently undergoing a refit. It was at Cammel Laird that HMS Liverpool (nickamed The Crazy Red Chicken) was built between 1978 and 1980. One she turned to face back up the River Mersey she fired a five gun salute at Cammel Laird befoe sailing up the Mersey. She fired another five gun salute towards the Pier Head and received a warm round of applause before sailing off to Portsmouth to be decomissioned. HMS Liverpool was involved in the Falklands War and the Libya conflict of 2011 amongst other battles and excercises. She was the final Type 42 Destroyer still in active service for the Royal Navy. She has now been decomissioned with an undecided future. Thank you to HMS Liverpool and all of the service men and women who have sailed upon her during her lifetime.
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Australia's newest amphibious vessel ADF Ship Choules has left South Africa on the final leg of her voyage from the United Kingdom. Choules weighs 16000 tonnes, is 176 metres long and 26 metres wide. The ship's flight deck has room for two large helicopters. She is capable of carrying 150 light trucks and 350 troops. This marks a major milestone for the Royal Australian Navy and the ADF's amphibious capability. The Australian crew has spent up to six months working with the Royal Navy to ensure they can operate Choules effectively and safely. Seven Royal Fleet Auxiliary members are assisting the Australian crew on their homeward journey. The acquisition of Choules will help ensure that the Royal Australian Navy has the amphibious capability it needs for operation and humanitarian support, leading up to the arrival of the Landing Helicopter Dock Ships. ADF Ship Choules will arrive at Fleet Base West on 10 December and will be commissioned as HMAS Choules 13 December 2011.
RFA Orangeleaf A110 is a Leaf-class fleet support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The Orangeleaf was built in 1973 (named MV Balder London) & before joining the RFA, she saw action in 1982 carrying aviation fuel to the Falkland Islands. RFA Orangeleaf also saw action in the Gulf War in 1991. Videoed from on board the MV Armorique (Brittany Ferries) on Friday, 22nd April 2011
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Ministry of Defence staff are among 400000 workers unions say will protest or strike today (Thursday) in a row over public sector pensions, pay and jobs. Ministers made clear they intend to press ahead with controversial reforms in yesterday's Queen's Speech. Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude described the strike as "futile" and insisted that talks over pensions will not be reopened. Civil servants, lecturers, health workers, Ministry of Defence staff, immigration officers, off-duty police officers and members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will be among those joining strikes and other forms of protest across the UK. Picket lines will be mounted outside job centres, courts, at airports including Heathrow, Parliament and other Government buildings across the UK. The walkout follows last November's huge stoppage by more than one-and-a-half million workers in protest at the changes to their pensions. The pensions dispute has been raging for more than 18 months, with warnings of further strikes next month and throughout the summer. Public sector unions warn the proposed reforms will leave millions of workers having to pay more into their pensions, retiring later and receiving less when they stop work. Ministers insist the current level of public sector pensions is unsustainable and reforms are needed, saying workers will still receive decent payments on retirement.
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A large aid shipment containing Land Rovers and shelter material, paid for by the British public, has begun to be unloaded from Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Largs Bay in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. From www.mod.uk
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Royal Navy,Royal Army,Royal Air Force,Royal Marines,Queen Alexandra Royal Navy and Royal Army nursing services, and all associated services march in followed by the Royal Navy reserve, Royal fleet auxiliary, merchant navy, the Royal British Legion and civilian services.
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A Royal Fleet Auxiliary supply ship is bringing vital aid to survivors of the Haiti earthquake. Crew from RFA Largs Bay are delivering much-needed food to the isolated area of Anse-a-Veau, which has been cut off from the islands capital by flooding.
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26 de abril de 1982 - declaración de Margaret Thatcher durante la guerra de Malvinas- Guerra en territorio argentino de Malvinas - fuente de la información Margaret Thatcher Foundation - Discurso extraido de la página web de la fundación: MT [video clip begins]. Ladies and gentlemen. The Secretary of State for Defence has just come over to give me some very good news and I think you'd like to have it at once. [Text from video clip ends. BBC Radio News Report begins:] JN [BBC Radio News Report begins] The message we have got is that British troops landed on South Georgia this afternoon, shortly after 4 pm London time. They have now successfully taken control of Grytviken; at about 6 pm London time, the white flag was hoisted in Grytviken beside the Argentine flag. Shortly afterwards, the Argentine forces there surrendered to British forces. The Argentine forces offered only limited resistance to the British troops. Our forces were landed by helicopter and were supported by a number of warships, together with a Royal Fleet Auxiliary. During the first phase of this opinion, our own helicopters engaged the Argentine submarine, Santa Fé, off South Georgia. This submarine was detected at first light and was engaged because it posed a threat to our men and to the British warships launching the landing. So far, no British casualties have been reported. At present we have no information on the Argentine casualty position. [video clip begins] The Commander of the operation has sent <b>...</b>
A short muvee of pics of British troops in Iraq in Operation Telic, apart of the Coalition effort in Iraq 2003 to overthrow Saddam Hussein. At the peak of the campaign, some 26000 British Army soldiers, 4000 Royal Marines, 5000 Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and 8100 Royal Air Force personnel were in action. Together over 40.000. The days of British troops stationed in Iraq are now numbered, so a toast to the 159 (5 of them female) British troops that have died since the war began. May we never forget our heroes. Colonel Tim Collins gave a speech the troops on the eve of battle: "We go to liberate, not to conquer. There are some who are alive at this moment who will not be alive shortly. Those who do not wish to go on that journey, we will not send. As for the others, I expect you to rock their world. Wipe them out if that is what they choose. But if you are ferocious in battle remember to be magnanimous in victory." "Iraq is steeped in history. It is the site of the Garden of Eden, of the Great Flood and the birthplace of Abraham. Tread lightly there." "You will see things that no man could pay to see -- and you will have to go a long way to find a more decent, generous and upright people than the Iraqis. You will be embarrassed by their hospitality even though they have nothing." "As for ourselves, let's bring everyone home and leave Iraq a better place for us having been there.
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Video & pictures of RFA Mounts Bay L3008 Plymouth Sound, England, UK on Friday, 22nd April 2011. Videoed from on board MV Pont Aven (Brittany Ferries) "RFA Mounts Bay (L3008) is a Bay class auxiliary landing ship dock (LSD(A)) of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She is named for Mount's Bay in Cornwall. She was launched at the BAE Systems Naval Ships yard in Govan, Glasgow on 9 April 2004. It took more than one attempt to christen the ship, in addition to which she suffered slight damage at her launching after becoming entangled in chains and 25 ton weights." en.wikipedia.org
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