RAF Officer. Supporter of RAF Air Cadets, President RAF Swimming, Winter Sports and British Water Polo League Official. Views all my own.
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Norway may row. But England roars 🦁🦁🦁
Good luck tonight team, from our Armed Forces around the world! 🏴
@England
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at England Water Polo
A busy and exciting 2026 awaits, starting with the women's European Water Polo Championships in January
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2025 marks 85 years since the Battle of Britain, a pivotal moment in WWII when the RAF defended the UK against relentless enemy airstrikes. Today, as in 1940, the RAF remains a firm symbol of the UK's defence capabilities.
Read more at: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/the… #LestWeForget
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Anne-Marie Houghton retweeted
How could we celebrate the new On Freedom’s Wings installation without a visit from our very own Lancaster PA474!? ✈️
#LestWeForget #BomberCounty #LancasterBomber #OnFreedomsWings #WorkingTogether #Lincolnshire #Nottinghamshire #VisitLincolnshire #Landmark
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The recent Changing of the Guard ceremony coincided with the placement of Royal Air Force Ensigns along The Mall to commemorate the 85th anniversary of #BattleofBritain – a defining moment in British history.
#LestWeForget
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Calling all police officers and staff! The Police Sport Water Polo section are looking to engage with any players who are not yet aware of UK Police Polo.
If you would like to get involved, please check the Team Police website teampolice.uk/sports/swimmin… for further information
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9th position secured at the Euro Champs Div 1 event by Great Britain U18s with a 12-14 (1-3, 3-3, 5-4, 3-4) win over Austria .
Many thanks to Head Coach Tom Wall, Shaun Hill, Anne-Marie Houghton and Steve Kinloch, and all the travelling supporters in Portugal and back home.
So proud of the team and how they bounced back.
9-10 play off tomorrow.
A dominant first quarter for Great Britain set up a 9-12 (1-5, 4-2, 2-2, 2-3) victory against Czechia in their classification game at the Euro Aquatics U18 Division 1 Champs.
The squad will face Austria at 10.45am Aug 23rd to secure 9th overall.
view at euroaquaticstv.com
Water polo is hard. We’re disappointed but we go again today.
Despite a strong Q1 in their cross-over match on Thursday against Lithuania, our GB U18s were eventually out scored by their Baltic opponents 19-14, (3-5, 8-4, 6-1, 2-4).
Next up are Czechia in 9th-12th classification at 10.45am Fri Aug 22nd.
Watch at euroaquaticstv.com
A hard fought match against tough opponents. Played in good spirits and could have gone either way really.
The fact we are disappointed means we did feel we could have done better.
We go again tomorrow all still to play for.
Great Britain faced a tough 2nd game at the European qualifiers on Tuesday against a strong Israel side, with the match eventually ending Israel 15 – GB 8
Next up for Great Britain is a clash with Belgium on Weds at 5:15pm
Watch all the action live at euroaquaticstv.com
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GB U18 men opened their Division 1 European Water Polo Championship campaign in Rio Maior with an impressive 20-12 (4-2, 5-3, 6-5, 5-2) victory against Austria today
Next up for the GB squad is Israel on Tues 19th, 5.15pm start UK time. Watch live at euroaquaticstv.com
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Schedule and groups for next week's Men's U18 European Championships Division 1 tournament in Rio Maior, Portugal starting Mon 18th Aug
Group C: Israel, Great Britain, Belgium, Austria
All games will be streamed live for free at euroaquaticstv.com/live
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Great Britain's U18s were in Slovakia this week playing in the Novaky Cup, as part of their preparations for the European Championships
Over three days, GB played five matches against strong opposition, four of which will be competing in the elite division next week.
Anne-Marie Houghton retweeted
Glad the Apollo 13 movie is getting reruns lately.
This scene is even more moving today: right, Tom Hanks playing Jim Lovell; left, cameo appearance by actual Jim Lovell (1928 Mar 25 - 2025 Aug 7).
Anne-Marie Houghton retweeted
NEVER.IN.DOUBT. 👑🌍
Another iconic race from our Men's 4x200m team to take the world title in Singapore 🥇
Watch the World Aquatics Championships free on AquaticsGB.com/live and across Eurovision Sport platforms 📲
Men's 4x200m Gold at Singapore 2025
Anne-Marie Houghton retweeted
LIONESSES ROAR LOUDER 🦁 🏴
England beat Spain in a THRILLING shootout to WIN THE EURO 2025 FINAL! 🦁⚽️ UNSTOPPABLE! 💪 #Lionesses #EURO2025 #Champions
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Good luck to the Lionesses! 🏴
England fans in the Armed Forces - keeping us safe at home and serving on operations around the world - are cheering you on today.
#ComeOnEngland!
@RoyalAirForce