GUN CREWS will battle against each other in a test of strength and determination at a Hampshire naval base.
HMS Collingwood will open its gates for a Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity field gun competition on Saturday, June 1.
The event will feature crews from across the UK and as far afield as Gibraltar competing for the Brickwoods Trophy.
The competition is fast and furious and requires 18-man teams to run, dismantle, reassemble and fire the gun in the shortest possible time. Strength, stamina, and teamwork are essential in this challenge. The selected crew members will begin training in March.
During the open day, there will be attractions, entertainment and displays as well an interactive zone which includes hands-on activities and The Rockets Children's Motorcycle Display Team. Attractions for younger guests can be found in the Toddler Zone, whilst older children can enjoy a free fun fair.
Parts of the base will be open to visitors, allowing them to see the Royal Navy’s training equipment and experience training first hand, and navigating a ship into a harbour on a warship bridge Simulator.
Gates will open at 9.30am and free bus service will run twice per hour between Fareham and Gosport and back.
The entrance fee includes costs for all attractions inside.
For more information please visit: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/.
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