Returning for yet another year, the HMS Collingwood Open Day has once again proved to be a hit with families. The event took place on Saturday, July 6, and the day was jam-packed with fun filled activities and daring performances. There was something for everyone including interactive zones, fairground rides, a petting zoo, inflatables attractions, a pirate ship and displays throughout the day. The 2024 RNRMC Field Gun Competition saw teams battle for the coveted Brickwoods Tropy and HMS Seahawk kept its winning title for a third year in a row.
Here are 59 fantastic pictures from the event:
1. HMS Collingwood Open Day
HMS Collingwood held its annual Open Day featuring the Brickwood's Field Gun competition. Visitors were not only treated to a variety of events but were able to tour some of the training facilities at the Establishment. Also there was a fair, entertainment trade, charity and military stands. The field gun completion was won HMS Seahawk for the third consecutive time.Solent Starts Motorcycle Display Team Photo: Keith Woodland
2. HMS Collingwood Open Day
Event - HMS Collingwood held its annual Open Day featuring the Brickwood's Field Gun competition. Visitors were not only treated to a variety of events but were able to tour some of the training facilities at the Establishment. Also there was a fair, entertainment trade, charity and military stands. The field gun completion was won HMS Seahawk for the third consecutive time.HMS Seahawk Photo: Keith Woodland
3. HMS Collingwood Open Day
HMS Collingwood held its annual Open Day featuring the Brickwood's Field Gun competition. Visitors were not only treated to a variety of events but were able to tour some of the training facilities at the Establishment. Also there was a fair, entertainment trade, charity and military stands. The field gun completion was won HMS Seahawk for the third consecutive time.HMS Seahawk with the Brickwoods field gun trophy, Photo: Keith Woodland
4. HMS Collingwood Open Day
HMS Collingwood held its annual Open Day featuring the Brickwood's Field Gun competition. Visitors were not only treated to a variety of events but were able to tour some of the training facilities at the Establishment. Also there was a fair, entertainment trade, charity and military stands. The field gun completion was won HMS Seahawk for the third consecutive time.HMS Collingwood VC Cadets Photo: Keith Woodland