Although somewhat bemused at seeing a thread on the Red Arrows ascending/descending
into whether the Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy or not, I am at least prompted to say that unexpectedly seeing the Reds, usually in transit past my remote corner of the country, evokes the same thrill that seeing HM Yacht BRITANNIA under way used to do.
Just let's hope the Reds never go the same way as the Yacht..... Are you listening, Mr Brown-Trousers?
Jack
PS The Royal Navy website leads directly to
www.royalmarines.mod.uk where the opening words are "The Royal Marines are the Royal Navy's amphibious infantry..."!