WThe 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a formation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers assigned to the British Pacific Fleet in November 1943. They were Formidable, Indomitable, Victorious, Illustrious and Indefatigable. It was disbanded in 1947.
WThe British 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Third Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of Aircraft Carriers of the Royal Navy from January 1948 to July 1952.
WThe 3rd Cruiser Squadron was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1902 to 1909 and 1911 to 1916 and then again from 1922 to 1941.
WThe 4th Cruiser Squadron and was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1907 to 1914 and then again from 1919 to 1946.
WThe 5th Cruiser Squadron and also known as Cruiser Force D was a formation of cruisers of the British Royal Navy from 1907 to 1915 and then again from 1939 to 1946.
WThe British 11th Aircraft Carrier Squadron also called Eleventh Aircraft Carrier Squadron was a military formation of aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy from 1 March 1945 to December 1945.
WThe 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group is a Royal Marines unit of the British Armed Forces. The unit resources include communications, information operations, information systems, intelligence, surveillance, and Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR).
W707 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W711 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W761 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W767 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W768 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W781 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W785 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W813 Naval Air Squadron was an aircraft squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during World War II and again post-war. It initially operated Swordfish Mk Is from the aircraft carrier Illustrious and took part in the successful raid on Taranto in November 1940.
W819 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W827 Naval Air Squadron was an aircraft squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War.
W842 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
W885 Naval Air Squadron was a Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.
WThe Aberdeen Station was a naval station of the British Royal Navy its headquarters were at Aberdeen, Scotland Great Britain.
WHMS Aggressive was a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy during World War II, based at Newhaven, East Sussex.
WThe Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) was a senior British Royal Navy appointment. The post holder was part of the Admiralty Naval Staff and member of the Board of Admiralty from 1945 to 1946 and again from 1966 to 1968,
WThe Aultbea Station, also known as the Loch Ewe and Aultbea Station, was a naval station of the British Royal Navy. Its headquarters were in Aultbea, Scotland. The station was commanded by the Senior Naval Officer, Aultbea and was in operation from 1915 to 1919 and again from 1940 to 1967.
WThe Basra station was a naval station of the British Royal Navy during World War One and World War Two. It was administered by the Naval Officer in Charge, Basra
WThe Bristol group was a group of British warships that were sent to the "Total Exclusion Zone" as reinforcements late in the Falklands War. The majority sailed from the UK on 10 May 1982. The group consisted of:
WThe British North Russia Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Navy based at Murmansk from 1917 to 1919.
WHMS Collingwood is a stone frigate of the Royal Navy, in Fareham, England. It is the lead establishment of the Maritime Warfare School and the largest naval training organisation in Western Europe. The Maritime Warfare School is a federated training establishment incorporating HMS Excellent, the Defence Diving School, the RN Physical Training School, the School of Hydrography and Meteorology in Plymouth and the Royal Marines School of Music in Portsmouth Naval Base.
WHMS Dryad is a former stone frigate. It was the home of the Royal Navy's Maritime Warfare School from the Second World War until it moved to HMS Collingwood at Fareham in 2004. The site was handed over to the Ministry of Defence in 2005 and is now occupied by the Defence School of Policing and Guarding.
WThe Royal Navy has had a presence in Liverpool & Merseyside area for hundreds of years in varying formats. This article regards the reserves training taking place at HMS Eaglet. The unit trains local men & women for a variety of roles in the Royal Naval Reserve. In addition to housing a number of other naval units & roles within the establishment, including but not limited to: Royal Marine Reserves Merseyside, NRCNE, Liverpool URNU, HMS Biter, HMS Charger, Local Sea Cadet Corps & ACLO functions.
WThe Economic Warfare Division (E.W.D.) was a division of the Admiralty Naval Staff established during world war two it was in operation from September 1939 to July 1945. The staff division was administered by the Director of Economic Warfare Division.
WThe Fawn-class destroyer was a class of two destroyers that served in the Royal Navy: Fawn, and Flirt.
WFinance Director (Navy), according to gov.uk, is responsible for management and decision support relating to Navy Command's delegated budget; delivery of the programming function and Portfolio Office; implementation of civilian HR policy and representation of civilian workforce dimensions in strategic decision making; conduct of ministerial and parliamentary business, corporate communications and management of the Command Secretariat.
WThe Flag Officer Commanding, Iceland (C) was an appointment of the British Royal Navy during the Second World War. His headquarters were at the stone frigate HMS Baldur, based at Hvitanes, in Hvalfjörður fjord, on the west coast of Iceland. It was initially administered by the Admiral Commanding, Iceland (C), then as the Flag Officer Commanding, Iceland (C), from 1942 to 1945. The post holder was responsible for commanding the Iceland (C) station.
WHMS Forward is a Royal Naval Reserve unit located in Birmingham, England, close to St. Andrews football stadium. It has a crew of nearly 100 naval and marine reservists, in addition to a handful of full-time staff. The Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit, the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme 'Taurus Squadron' and a detachment of the Royal Marine Reserves Merseyside are also located on the site. The ship is particularly unusual in that it is situated 80 miles from the sea.
WHMS Forward was a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy during World War II. It was based at South Heighton, just outside Newhaven, East Sussex.
WThe Iceland (C) station was naval station of British Royal Navy established in 1941 and deactivated in 1945. It was initially commanded by the Admiral Commanding, Iceland (C), who was later renamed the Flag Officer Commanding, Iceland (C).
WThe Local Defence Division was a division of the Admiralty Naval Staff established in 1919 it continued to operate during the early interwar period until 1923 when it was deactivated. It was reestablished at the beginning of world war two in 1939 until 1944 when it was abolished. The staff division was administered by the Director Local Defence who reported to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff during world war two.
WIn the Royal Navy, the rank of master of the fleet denoted the sailing master of a fleet flagship, or the senior sailing master in a fleet.
WThe Minesweeping Division was a staff division of the Admiralty Naval Staff first established during World War One (1917-1918) the deactivated. It was re-activated during World War Two (1939-1943) before being abolished. It was administered by the Director of Minesweeping Division
WThe National Museum of the Royal Navy was created in early 2009 to act as a single non-departmental public body for the museums of the Royal Navy. With venues across the United Kingdom, the museums detail the history of the Royal Navy operating on and under the sea, on land and in the air.
WThe Naval Air Organisation and Training Division was a staff division of the Admiralty Naval Staff established in July 1944 It continued to operate until 1961 when it was deactivated. The staff division was administered by the Director Air Organisation and Training who reported both to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff and the Fifth Sea Lord as Chief of Naval Aviation.
WNewhaven Seaplane Base is today the derelict site of an experimental seaplane base at the head of the beach east of Newhaven Harbour, seaward of Tide Mills, East Sussex, England
WHMS Newt was a shore establishment of the Royal Navy during World War II, based at Newhaven, East Sussex.
WThe Oerlikon 30 mm twin cannon is an anti aircraft gun used by the Royal Navy. They were fitted to Type 42 destroyers after the Falklands War to improve defence against air attack.
WThe Pearl's Naval Brigade was formed on 11 September 1857 when 175 officers and men of Royal Navy ship HMS Pearl formed a Naval Brigade which operated ashore during the Indian Mutiny with the Gurkhas and Sikhs providing artillery support. The Pearl and the frigate HMS Shannon were despatched from Hong Kong to Calcutta in July 1857 after receiving news of the rebellion. En route, they rescued the crew of the transport HMS Transit, which wrecked off Bangka Island, Sumatra.
WThe Plans Division (Q) was a division of the Admiralty Naval Staff established in 1943 it existed until 1952 when its responsibilities were changed and it was renamed the Administrative Planning Department the new department initially came under control of the Fourth Sea Lord.. In 1959 its name was changed again to the Administrative Planning Division. Plans (Q) division was administered by the Director of Plans, (Q)., The department and subsequently division was administered by the Director, Administrative Planning.
WThe Press Division was a staff division of the Admiralty Naval Staff established during World War Two (1940-1942) before being abolished. The staff division was administered by the Director of Press Division
WRNAS Kingsnorth was a First World War Royal Navy air station for airships, initially operating as an experimental and training station, it later moved on to large scale production of airships. It also provided anti-submarine patrols. A number of experimental and prototype blimps were designed and tested there and until 1916, it was the lead airship training establishment in the Royal Naval Air Service.
WThe Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) is the governing body that oversees all aspects of sailing, both racing and recreational sailing cruises, throughout the British Royal Navy. The RNSA is also the advisor to the Navy Board on sailing matters and administers the Bosun dinghy as a one-design sailing class.
WThe Royal Navy Football Association, also simply known as the Royal Navy FA, is the governing body of football for the Royal Navy.
WHMS Sheba also known as HM Naval Base, Aden was a Royal Navy shore base at Steamer Point in Aden. It was closed after South Yemen achieved independence in 1967.
WShore patrol are service members who are provided to aid in security for the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, and the British Royal Navy while on shore. They are often temporarily assigned personnel who receive limited training in law enforcement and are commonly armed with a baton. Their primary function is to make certain that Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen on liberty do not become too rowdy. They will also provide assistance for Department of the Navy and U.S. Coast Guard uniformed personnel in relations with the civilian courts and police.
WThe Star-class destroyer was a class of eight destroyers that served in the Royal Navy: Bat, Crane, Chamois, Fawn, Flirt, Flying Fish, Star and Whiting, were all three-funnelled C-class destroyers, as designated in the reorganisation of classes in 1913. Chamois foundered in 1904; the other ships served during the Great War and were broken up in 1919.
WHMS Tormentor was a shore establishment of the British Royal Navy during World War II, based near Warsash, on the River Hamble.
WThe Type 1022 Radar was an L-Band, long range, surveillance radar used by the Royal Navy. It is described as a STIR, Surveillance, and Target Identification Radar.
WIsaac Watts (1797–1876) was an early British naval architect. Together with Chief Engineer Thomas Lloyd, he designed HMS Warrior, the world's first armour-plated iron-hulled warship. When he retired his position as Chief Constructor was taken by Edward Reed.
WThe Western Fleet was a fleet of the Royal Navy from June 1967 to 1971.