The RNA / Naval Associations Biennial Parade 2017 No2

The RNA / Naval Associations Biennial Parade 2017 No2

The Biennial Parade was held at Whitehall on Sunday 10 September 2017. The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Jonathon Woodcock OBE was the Guest of Honour and the VIP party included Mrs Flick Drummond, Captain Peter Towell Commanding Officer HMS Sultan and Mrs Gillian Molyneux and her daughter Bethany, Mrs Molyneux is the widow of Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux GM who was killed whilst serving in HMS Astute. CPO(MA) Kate Nesbitt MC and Matthew Tomlinson CGM MC (Former WO1 RM).

Over 500 personnel both Veterans and Serving were on parade. As well as representatives from the many naval associations, including from Belgium and the Republic of Ireland. Trainees from HMS Sultan and HMS Collingwood paraded, as did members of the Sea Cadet Corps. Music was provided by the Portsmouth Volunteer Band Association (80 musicians strong!).

Photographs by Shipmate Lt Cdr Nigel Huxtable