THE NAVY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER NAVY SALUTE TO BRITISH MILESTONES

In a chance piece of timing, Navy photographer PO Chris Weissenborn captures the flare of a saluting gun at Devonport Naval Base. On 7 May, the Navy fired a 21-gun salute to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.

Personnel from Devonport Naval Base were much closer to the action in London, with seven Naval officers and sailors among a 21-strong NZDF contingent marching alongside 6,000 British military personnel in the coronation ceremony.

They included HMNZS Te Mana’s Able Weapon Technician James Strachan, from Albany, who said it was something he would remember for the rest of his life.

Last week saw the first-ever visit to New Zealand for Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey, berthing at Devonport Naval Base on 10 May.

Spey, alongside sister ship HMS Tamar, is conducting a five-year deployment to the Indo-Pacific, working with friends and partners as part of the UK and Royal Navy’s commitment to trade, maritime security and shared values in this part of the world.

Devonport Naval Base security reminder – for the safety of the community please take care and remain outside the 60-metre perimeter of the Naval Base at all times. This includes when swimming, diving, kayaking, fishing and sailing.

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