Thousands of people flocked to HMS Collingwood on Saturday (July 4) for an open day filled with family fun, activities and showcasing the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Field Gun Competition.
Teams had been training hard to take part in the the prestigious “Brickwoods Trophy” with the REME team declared the winners in front of a cheering crowd.
There were also Interactive Zones for hands-on activities, and visitors were able to see the training equipment and experience some of the military drills first-hand - including teaching people how to navigate a ship into harbour on the base’s warship bridge simulator.
There was also be a military village, fairground rides including dodgems, a petting zoo and inflatable attractions.
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HMS Sultan win their heat in the field gun competition. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-12) | Chris Moorhouse
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HMS Sultan HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-12) | The News
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HMS Sultan win their heat in the field gun competition. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-14) | Chris Moorhouse
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On Independence Day, Lt Zack Bergeron of the US Navy with Royal Navy NATO colleagues. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-10) | Chris Moorhouse