45 Commando RM(@45CdoGp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently, Royal Marines of Yankee Company, 45 Commando RM undertook the iconic Classic Skiers Haute Route from Chamonix, 🇫🇷 to Zermatt, 🇨🇭.

As well as being thoroughly enjoyable, Adventurous Training also boosts existing Commando skills and supports the development of new ones.

Recently, @RoyalMarines of Yankee Company, @45CdoGp undertook the iconic Classic Skiers Haute Route from Chamonix, 🇫🇷 to Zermatt, 🇨🇭. 

As well as being thoroughly enjoyable, Adventurous Training also boosts existing Commando skills and supports the development of new ones.
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Eddie Bairstow(@ed800m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

28 May 82. 45 Commando RM yomp day 2. Morning rain! Arctic reversible waterproofs. Green/wooded. White/snow. Rain stays out, sweat stays in. Ankle-turning tussock grass. Bergens flown to Douglas Settlement. Move fighting order. Royal Marines RM Historical Society 3CommandoBrigade William Spencer

28 May 82. @45CdoGp yomp day 2. Morning rain! Arctic reversible waterproofs. Green/wooded. White/snow. Rain stays out, sweat stays in. Ankle-turning tussock grass. Bergens flown to Douglas Settlement. Move  fighting order. @RoyalMarines @RMHistSociety @3_CommandoBde @warsmatter
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Remember the fallen(@war_fallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remembering Marine Samuel Alexander MC, 42 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an IED blast whilst on patrol in the Nad’Ali district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 27th May 2011 aged 28. Samuel was born in Hammersmith, London.

Remembering Marine Samuel Alexander MC, 42 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an IED blast whilst on patrol in the Nad’Ali district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 27th May 2011 aged 28. Samuel was born in Hammersmith, London. #Afghanistan #RoyalMarines
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Remember the fallen(@war_fallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remembering Corporal Stephen Curley, 40 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an explosion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 26th May 2010 aged 26. Stephen lived in Exeter.

Remembering Corporal Stephen Curley, 40 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an explosion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 26th May 2010 aged 26. Stephen lived in Exeter. #Afghanistan #RoyalMarines
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Remember the fallen(@war_fallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remembering Lieutenant Oliver Augustin, 42 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an IED blast whilst on patrol in the Nad’Ali district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 27th May 2011 aged 23. Oliver was born in Kent.

Remembering Lieutenant Oliver Augustin, 42 Commando Royal Marines, killed in an IED blast whilst on patrol in the Nad’Ali district, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 27th May 2011 aged 23. Oliver was born in Kent. #Afghanistan #RoyalMarines
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Lt Col Gary Green OBE RM (Retd)(@garygreenobe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Final day in the Royal Marines after 43 years and 67 days of service. Thought about what to post and I think this picture sums up my career, my memories and my roller-coaster of experiences across the globe. 🫡 Royal Marines Royal Navy

Final day in the Royal Marines after 43 years and 67 days of service. Thought about what to post and I think this picture sums up my career, my memories and my roller-coaster of experiences across the globe.   🫡 @RoyalMarines @RoyalNavy
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Eddie Bairstow(@ed800m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

27 May 82. 45 Commando RM Yomp Day 1. Landing craft Ajax Bay to Port San Carlos. 1st stop adjust bergens & kit. As the day wore on not possible to take off & put bergens back on. Rest with bergen on, lean fwd. 22km. Ended in rain & dark. Royal Marines RM Historical Society FalklandsinUK

27 May 82. @45CdoGp Yomp Day 1. Landing craft Ajax Bay to Port San Carlos. 1st stop adjust bergens & kit. As the day wore on not possible to take off & put bergens back on. Rest with bergen on, lean fwd. 22km. Ended in rain & dark. @RoyalMarines @RMHistSociety @FalklandsinUK
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Remember the fallen(@war_fallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remembering Lance Corporal Robert Richards, Royal Marines, died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham on the 27th May 2009 from wounds received in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 22nd May 2009 aged 24.

Remembering Lance Corporal Robert Richards, Royal Marines, died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham on the 27th May 2009 from wounds received in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 22nd May 2009 aged 24. #Afghanistan #RoyalMarines
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British Normandy Memorial(@britishmemorial) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Brothers Robert and Joseph Casson both served in Normandy. Neither returned home.

Robert served with Royal Navy 46 Royal Marines Commando, 4th Special Service Brigade, and was killed in action as he headed towards Juno Beach on D-Day.

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Eddie Bairstow(@ed800m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 23 May 82. I took Ian Bruce Glasgow Herald & Charles Laurence Telegraph up the hill above 45 Commando RM posn to Rapier. Air raid Red. Rapier activated & started search. Did not fire. We hugged the ground.🙄 Royal Navy Royal Marines William Spencer RM Historical Society FalklandsinUK

1/2 23 May 82. I took Ian Bruce Glasgow Herald & Charles Laurence Telegraph up the hill above @45CdoGp posn to Rapier. Air raid Red. Rapier activated & started search. Did not fire. We hugged the ground.🙄 @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @warsmatter @RMHistSociety @FalklandsinUK
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Eddie Bairstow(@ed800m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 27 May 82. Falklands. 2 Arg Skyhawks attack Ajax Bay. 5 members of 45 Cdo were killed: 2 Sp Coy, 3 cooks. 14 were wounded. Mne Colin Davison Cdo Log Regt was killed. Some unit stores & ammunition destroyed. Royal Marines RM Historical Society William Spencer Royal Navy FalklandsinUK

1/2 27 May 82. Falklands. 2 Arg Skyhawks attack Ajax Bay.  5 members of 45 Cdo were killed: 2 Sp Coy, 3 cooks. 14 were wounded. Mne Colin Davison Cdo Log Regt was killed. Some unit stores & ammunition destroyed. @RoyalMarines @RMHistSociety @warsmatter @RoyalNavy @FalklandsinUK
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Matthew Moss | Historical Firearms(@historicfirearm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨

A quick hands on look at the new Ranger & Royal Marines Commando rifle - the L403A1

Watch here: armourersbench.com/2024/05/26/han…

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨

A quick hands on look at the new Ranger & Royal Marines Commando rifle - the L403A1

Watch here: armourersbench.com/2024/05/26/han…

#BritishArmy #RoyalMarines #L403A1 #KACKS1 #SALW
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