SNCO of the Leadership Institute Royal Navy and passionate about raising awareness of Royal Naval Reservists ⚓️ Views Are My Own…
London, England
Joined October 2012
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Proud and Honored receive such an accolade but this recognition is unachievable without the support of everyone @RNGibSqn, @hms_tyne & @OverseasPatrol but most importantly that of @SteveCourt13, thankyou
Now for the next phase of getting more @RNReserve's to sea @CdreMelRobinson
Leading Seaman Ryan Scott from @HMSWildfire was named Reservist of the Year and Acting Corporal Ed Norman of @LondonRmr the best @RoyalMarines Reservist in inaugural awards and commendations presented by @CdreMelRobinson to the Maritime Reserves.
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ALT LS Ryan Scott of HMS Wildfire, Best Reservist 2020 aboard HMS Tyne
ALT Commended - Leading Seaman Kim MacDonald HMS Scotia
ALT Commended CPO Tim Nichols of HMS Vivid
ALT Commended - Colour Sergeant James Lynskey RMR Merseyside
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Congratulations Cali! Great to have you join MERSEY for part of your training!
#BetterNeverStops @RoyalNavy @RNReserve
Llongyfarchiadau to Sub Lieutenant Cali N on the successful completion of her Fleet Board.
A key career milestone - congratulations BZ! ⚓️👏
@RNReserve @RFCAforWales @RNinWales
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When gunfire broke out aboard a Royal Navy submarine, Lieutenant Commander Ian Molyneux went towards the danger. He was trying to stop an armed sailor when he was shot dead, leaving behind his wife and four children.
Born on 19 May 1974 in Preston, Lancashire, Ian grew up in Eccleston. He joined the Royal Navy on 3 September 1990, aged just 16, as an Artificer Apprentice. Over the following 20 years, he rose through the ranks to become a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.
His career included service aboard HMS Victorious and HMS Vigilant, before he became Weapon Engineer Officer aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Astute in July 2010.
Away from the Navy, Ian was a husband to Gillian and father to Jamie, Arron, Bethany and Charlie. He also spent years coaching young rugby league players at Shevington Sharks.
On 8 April 2011, HMS Astute was docked at Southampton for an official visit when Able Seaman Ryan Donovan opened fire with an SA80 rifle. After hearing the shots, Ian moved towards the gunman and attempted to apprehend him.
At extremely close range, the sailor shot Ian in the head. He died immediately, aged just 36.
Another officer, Lieutenant Commander Christopher Hodge, was seriously wounded before two visiting civilians, Royston Smith and Alistair Neill, managed to restrain and disarm the gunman.
Ian's courageous intervention helped disrupt the attack, and his commanding officer later remembered him as "a gentle giant with a twinkle in his eye".
Ian was laid to rest at Gidlow Cemetery in Wigan on 28 April 2011, with full military honours. His eldest sons attended his funeral wearing cadet uniforms.
For his bravery in confronting the gunman, Ian was posthumously awarded the George Medal in March 2012. His widow Gillian received the decoration from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace that November.
Remembering:
Lieutenant Commander Ian Thomas Molyneux GM
C038253J
Royal Navy Submarine Service
HMS Astute
Died 8 April 2011, aged 36
Lest We Forget.
#RoyalNavy #HMSAstute #GeorgeMedal #MilitaryHistory #LestWeForget
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An historic homecoming⚓
HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Belfast, the first Royal Navy aircraft carrier to visit the city in 61 years
The city welcomed the giant ship with deep naval roots and a future at the heart of Nato operations
Great to be able to embark some reservists from @HMS_Hibernia recently for a period of training ⚓️
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My brother Kris would have been 53 today. He was a Royal Navy fighter pilot, flying the FA2 Sea Harrier from our aircraft carriers and then the Harrier GR9. He flew 160 missions in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Commander Kris Ward.
In November 2018 he took the decision to end his own life soon after his 45th birthday.
No matter how well you think your friends and family are doing, dig a little deeper. Be there for them. They may need your help. When it’s too late it’s too late.
Great to be able to embark an @RNReserve from @HMSCalliope for their recent period of operations ⚓️
Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Medway, arrived back in Port Stanley harbour yesterday.
Via @kelper60
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#OnThisDay 50 years ago in 1976, Minesweeper HMS FITTLETON sank following a collision with the Frigate HMS MERMAID in the North Sea. 12 men died including 10 from @RNReserve
#remember
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Welles Crowther was a former Boston College lacrosse player who had a trademark red bandanna.
He was also working in New York on Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists struck the World Trade Center.
This is the story of how he led people to safety on that fateful day 25 years ago.
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On a day of unimaginable tragedy, ordinary people stood up as heroes on 9/11, one of whom was Rick Rescorla. Rick was a proud Cornishman and a decorated U.S. Army officer who worked as head of security for @MorganStanley in the South Tower. His foresight, courage & selflessness saved almost all of the company’s 2,700 employees on 9/11. His bravery & heroism alongside many, many others, will never be forgotten.
Powerful
Every year on or right before 9/11, we show this video to our students. It’s not only powerful story-telling, it’s a reminder to a younger generation about how life altering 9/11 was for those of us who lived it. It’s only 10 min #themanintheredbandana
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I see that the late Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, RN, has been memorialised at the Commando Memorial site in Lochaber. Quite right too. Open the photo to see it all.
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New Royal Navy video covering the work of the photographic branch
youtu.be/8yyhZbucvFs?si=9slz…
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First female commodore in the RFA, Cdre Kate Morgan, becomes head of the engineering branch.
Via @oceannews
oceannews.com/news/defense/c…
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📢 Ahoy, Liverpool! We’ve arrived!
It’s fantastic to be back in our namesake city. We’ll be open to visitors this Saturday, 1 August, at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
🎟️ Entry is free, but tickets must be booked via Eventbrite. Spaces are limited, so secure yours before they’re gone! eventbrite.com/e/hms-mersey-…
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Against a backdrop of rising youth violence, the Royal Navy is giving young girls access to combat sports as an alternative to gang culture.
Sky's Charlotte Leeming spoke to some of the girls involved
More ➡️ trib.al/Rx0iR33
📺 Sky 501 and YouTube
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Three Royal Navy personnel killed in a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crash have been remembered
Read the family tributes to Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher and Petty Officer Owen Green🔗⬇️
forcesnews.com/services/navy…
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Everyone's talking about the World Cup... but we've got the REAL game today!
🏆 Inter-Regionals Final
Eastern Region 🆚 RN Development
📍 Westleigh Park
🕔 1700 KO
🎟️ Free Entry
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FOR EXERCISE, FOR EXERCISE, FOR EXERCISE - FIRE, FIRE, FIRE 🔥
Cambrians AB Emily Boycott-Beck & AB Connie Rees developed their firefighting skills & teamwork during exercise onboard @hms_tyne
Training ensures we are ready to handle emergencies at sea
@RNReserve @RFCAforWales
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BZ (Well Done) to Lt Cdr Lappin for being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Lt Cdr Lappin has consistently demonstrated outstanding values, commitment & dedication to the @RNReserve, always leading by example. A truly deserving recipient ⚓️
@RoyalNavy @lpoolcouncil
Dozens of men and women across our service have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.
Congratulations to all who have been recognised.
You can read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/j…
