The ‘Meet the Navy’ event was always very popular and drew in big crowds. You could see and go onboard serving warships of the Royal Navy and meet the sailors, watch naval displays and historical re-enactments at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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13. Navy Days in Portsmouth
Navy Days 1935 Photo: The News archive
14. Navy Days in Portsmouth
Navy Days 30th July 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured is the Rose and Thistle Pipe Band. Picture: Paul Jacobs 102433-23 Photo: The News archive
15. Navy Days in Portsmouth
Navy Days at the Portsmouth Naval Base. The Coastguard Helicopter display over HMS Richmond 31st July 2010. Picture: Paul Jacobs 102433-24 Photo: The News archive
16. Navy Days in Portsmouth
So many people wanted to go on board the ships that were alongside for the three day event. 1st August 2010. Picture: Malcolm Wells 102438-1165 Photo: The News archive