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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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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. 🔫 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. 🔫

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

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#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.
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35 of our men and women were proud to remember our forebears and their sacrifices in our namesake city this weekend. Seven HMS GLASGOW sailors also joined the Guard of Honour during Armistice commemorations in George Square

35 of our men and women were proud to remember our forebears and their sacrifices in our namesake city this weekend. 

Seven HMS GLASGOW sailors also joined the Guard of Honour during Armistice commemorations in George Square
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Members of Ship's Company visited Holy Cross Primary School, talking to the children and making a donation to Place2Be to support Children's mental health.

Members of Ship's Company visited Holy Cross Primary School, talking to the children and making a donation to <a href="/Place2Be/">Place2Be</a> to support Children's mental health.
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Congratulations to PO(CIS) Thomas on his Herbert Lott Efficiency Award for his significant input into Type 26 Network Infrastructure (SIv4). His efforts are shaping the future of the Royal Navy's newest frigate HMS GLASGOW.

Congratulations to PO(CIS) Thomas on his Herbert Lott Efficiency Award for his significant input into Type 26 Network Infrastructure (SIv4). His efforts are shaping the future of the Royal Navy's newest frigate HMS GLASGOW.
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BZ to AB Watson who after joining the Royal Navy in November 2020 as a Supply Chain rating has just been awarded her first Good Conduct Badge. Serving in the Refit Support Group Portsmouth and onboard HMS Prince of Wales while actively participating in the Woman's Football and Ruby Teams.

BZ to AB Watson who after joining the <a href="/RoyalNavy/">Royal Navy</a> in November 2020 as a Supply Chain rating has just been awarded her first Good Conduct Badge. Serving in the Refit Support Group Portsmouth and onboard <a href="/HMSPWLS/">HMS Prince of Wales</a> while actively participating in the Woman's Football and Ruby Teams.
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Members of the Ship's Company attended the official signing of the Armed Forces Covenant between the Armed Forces 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S) Royal Air Force and the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers. SNO Cdr Phil Burgess was honoured to sign the agreement

Members of the Ship's Company attended the official signing of the Armed Forces Covenant between the Armed Forces <a href="/33engrregt/">33 Engineer Regiment (EOD&S)</a> <a href="/RoyalAirForce/">Royal Air Force</a> and the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers. SNO Cdr Phil Burgess was honoured to sign the agreement
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It is with a sad farewell members of Ship's Company say goodbye to Cdr Phil Burgess SNO of HMS GLASGOW, being one of the original members to join in October 2021. We wish him the best of luck in his new role.

It is with a sad farewell members of Ship's Company say goodbye to Cdr Phil Burgess SNO of HMS GLASGOW, being one of the original members to join in October 2021. We wish him the best of luck in his new role.