Five huge bangs, repeated, RN probably?

[capnsensible]

When we do it it's noble. When Al Qaeda did it it was terrorism. Take your pick. I am no fan of war nor genocide.

Agree, it's a very sad part of the human condition that violence is a necessary part of self protection. If only it wasn't so.

Please give your fiver to the RNLI. ?

 

[SaltIre]

Still likely to be an exercise. Saluting guns are nearly the main armament on a survey ship...

Armament

2 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannons 3 × Miniguns 4 × General purpose machine guns

HMS Echo (H87) - Wikipedia

 

[capnsensible]

Interestingly, Stonehouse Barracks had new ceremonial saluting guns installed couple of years ago. These were tested by firing three sequences of five bangs.

Just sayin.

 

[SaltIre]

Interestingly, Stonehouse Barracks had new ceremonial saluting guns installed couple of years ago. These were tested by firing three sequences of five bangs.

Just sayin.

Smart arse.
What can we find to chat about now, then? Stone damage to a car windscreen causing a small crack?

 

[capnsensible]

Find an ex RoyalMarine and ask them what instrument they played. Guaranteed to entertain.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Please give your fiver to the RNLI. ?

Not due yet. Poncing up and down over a bunch of thugs for PR purposes doesn't count. Has to be an actual war.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Find an ex RoyalMarine and ask them what instrument they played. Guaranteed to entertain.

Skin flute or pink oboe, innit?

 

[capnsensible]

Getting back to the question...........it was a 4.5inch gun most probably firing from a type 23 frigate that I saw on the horizon. It's called gunnery practice. I did see a towed target but it did not appear that they were firing at it. Therefore, probably anti aircraft fire at an aircraft towed target or a drone............ So there you have it from someone who used to do that sort of stuff.

Skimmers. ?

 

[Hermit]

But definitely not Anit-Aircraft with a 4.5 inch gun.

 

[mainsail1]

But definitely not Anit-Aircraft with a 4.5 inch gun.

Really?????

 

[mainsail1]

Skimmers. ?

Without skimmers, submariners would have no fun in their lives.........

 

[Hermit]

Really?????

100%.
I was the PWO(A) in a T23.

 

[SaltIre]

100%.
I was the PWO(A) in a T23.

My current avatar is me arsing about in the pool at HMS COLLINGWOOD in 1984.
Your life in their hands... The bloke on the right became a Surgeon Captain!!!!!

 

[mainsail1]

100%.
I was the PWO(A) in a T23.

I appreciate that the prime role is NGS but what has happened to using 4.5 inch for AA if necessary? Yes I know sea ceptor etc. will be the first option but...........

 

[SaltIre]

Here's me ready to man a gun thingy in 1985.

2 × 40 mm Bofors AA guns
2 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
HMS Broadsword (F88) - Wikipedia

Our NAAFI Manager John Leake DSM was on HMS ARDENT in 1982 and damaged a Skyhawk so set an example to us all!
John Leake (NAAFI manager) - Wikipedia

 

[zoidberg]

Find an ex RoyalMarine and ask them what instrument they played. Guaranteed to entertain.

I'll take on that task, thanks. I know a couple of moderately senior 'Royals'....

 

[SaltIre]

I'll take on that task, thanks. I know a couple of moderately senior 'Royals'....

Is one of our "volunteer" moderators not an ex Royal?

 

[zoidberg]

I am sure Capt Sensible knows this reference document about gun salutes off by heart. Chapter 94 - Gun Salutes (mod.uk)

In respect of "9425 - Ecclesiastical authorities without diplomatic status are not entitled to gun salutes"

I sense that 'The Bish' will be excluded out. Pity!

 

[fisherman]

We heard it at The Lizard, and were mystified.

 

[SaltIre]

Interestingly, Stonehouse Barracks had new ceremonial saluting guns installed couple of years ago. These were tested by firing three sequences of five bangs.

Just sayin.

Fifteen deserters summarily dismissed?