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I' cll i%tlrded official '.up\ rig barely a column inch kit "London the space in Gazette" is the story of a ynunir Fleet Air Arm pilot who sacrificed his life to prevent his aircraft crashins on to a Sussex beach thronged with August holidaymakers.

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The announcement reads: "The Queen has been gra;iousl'. to pleased approve the follossin award for bravery in delaying to hale out from a crashing aircraft until he was certain that loss of life and to had been damage property avoided: Commendation (Posthumous)

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Warren Winfleld.

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Martyn Royal Navy. No. 806 Royal Nay.!

Air Squadron."

Based at the RN. Air Station Ford. near Arundel.

24-years-old Lieut.

Winlicld was piloting hei, Seahassk aircraft in a test flight his engine failed at 8,600 feet. Realising that he would be unable to make an emergency landing at Ford, he directed his aircraft to the coast with the intention of baling out over the sea.

He lost height rapidly, passed over a built-up area on the coast and crashed into the sea five hundred yards from shore at Kingston Gorse.

Rustington. He operated his ejector seat at one hundred feet when he had cleared the built-up area and holidas makers on the beach, and subsequently died from his injuries. is considered that It Winfield. whose home was at Beckinglon. near Bath. remained in his aircraft and delayed his ejection until he was certain that heavy loss of life and damage to property had been avoided and in so doing sacrificed his life.

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Footnote: In the course of the on Lieut.

Winfield, the inquest Coroner stated: . . . I am certain that had he chosen to operate the ejector seat earlier, he could have saved himself. That might have meant a calamity in the Kingston Gorse neighbourhood. To avoid the possibility of it. he sacrificed himself for those people and died gallantly and in the bc.t and highest traditions of s :he shieh he belonged."

Portsmouth Command Field Gun's Crew cress will be training I'onipe this sear on the Full-sire track on the island. We shall, however, be exhibition runs in the. making so let's base all your support as in the past.

P.O. R. Lander. C.l.. is our second Trainer and is at present getting eserthing reads for our ÂŁ51(n e to the "I ,idian Village" on ihe Island.

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FAREWELL MESSAGE

from Commodore (. L. G. EVANS, CAL, D.S.O., ft.S.(.

I \\1 being relicsed at the Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth. by on Commodore J. V. Thompson January 12.

The two sears in hich I have been privileged to be the Commodore there hase constituted a memorable for me and have given me the great pleasure of getting to know a large number of men of all rates and most branches of the Portsmouth Port 1)usisiofl. Several thousand men have passed through the Barracks during the period and to every one of these I wish every good fortune and happiness both in his service career and in his private life. have been Chairman of the I Management Council of N.svy Nrwi since it started and have therefore been in a position to watch the phenomenal growth of its circulation.

It is now entering into a new phase by becoming also the official news. paper of the Home Air Command, a fact which having spent more than half my life in naval aviation, gives I must me the greatest pleasure. remind you, however, that whether NAVY Niws can continue to play an important part in the life of the Navy through providing you with information and entertainment depends on your support, since a newspaper must have a healthy circulation it it i to he able to present first'cl.,s nr.iteri.tl

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You will sec on page 3 that money to enable the Ro.rl S.ui' Home Club to he rebuilt has n a been obtained. Although the contril'utions by ships to the building find have been splendid, it is a fact the Club could never have been ic-

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AS I ORE CAST in our last issue, beginning with this month we become the official Newspaper of the Home Air Command. in addition to the Portsmouth Command and to the Association.

Rtis.d this will affect our paper in three ways.

Firstly the word Portsmouth will he deleted from our title which o simply read NAvy N".,.

Secondly our dreulation will increase enormously and we welcome the thousands of new readers who will now be taking NAvy NEWS for the first time.

Thirdly the character of the paper will alter to embrace more news of general interest. It is, however. our intention to retain Command News which has been such a vital factor in the life of our paper and to maintain the personal touch which has been such a feature of N s 'c Ni \VS. In this issue sse are honoured to have personal messages from the First Lord of the Admiralty and the Flag Officer Home Air Command.

We of the Royal Navy are proud to learn that the First lord has been honoured t des .stion to the Peerage.

We deeply appreciate the personal and sincere interest he has alwas shown in the well-being of oth And men. and we extend to hirsi our heartiest congratulations.

It is with regret that we say goodbye to our Chairman. Commodore C. L. G. Evans, C.B.E..

DS.O.. fl.Swho leaves the Command this month. One of the pioneers of NAVY

NEws he became the Chairman when the paper was only a dream, but due largely to his unsparing effort and wise leadership the paper has now become a permanent feature of the Royal Navy.

The best wishes of all our readers will go with him as be takes up his new appointment.

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is a self-sufficient I AM very glad to hear that the port virtually PeR isotrnt NAVY NEws, which is mobile airfield. It is capable of bringalready the official newspaper of the ing to bear lighter and bomber supPortsmouth Command and the Royal port, a balanced tactical air force, or If air Naval Association, is now to become anti-submarine squadrons. also the official newspaper of the enemy aircraft succeed in locating the group and penetrating its tough tighter [tonic Air Command. screen they are likely to find the ship' The newspapers and magazines of in so dispersed a formation that even the Port Divisions do a great deal to an atomic bomb could not harm more foster knowledge of, and pride in. the than one or two of them. Our next Service, and to strengthen the sense must be to strengthen the dcof comradeship and team spirit of ' step fences by the addition of anti-aircraft which the Navy is rightly proud. The guided weapon ships, but I think that Fleet Air Arm is, of course, an in- even now we may say that navies. ' tegral part of the Royal Navy, and would he the hardest of all forces to it is all to the good that those in the eliminate by the nuclear bomb. Fleets Home Air Command should be fully at sea would present a most difficult aware of. and interested in. the doings and elusive target, and a most comof the sailors in the Portsmouth pact and unpredictable threat. ('ommand--and vice versa-and that all should be in touch with the keen Nuclear Age Naval of the Royal At the Admiralty we arc devoting Naval Association. the a lot of time and Naturally thought to shaping circulation of the newspaper will the Navy to the needs of the "nuclear also serve as an additional link to age." But we arc not by any means keep the various R.N. Air Stations in forgettin those more general probtouch with each other, just as it al- lems which are always with us and ready keeps contact between ships of which touch the sailor in his everythe Portsmouth Disision, Incidentally . day' life. The Board of Admiralt'. this happens at a time when we at attach the to importance greatest the Admiralt'. are beginning to lay r proper improvements in the condion the special cmph.ia increasing Sian'. of service in the Navy. We are proportion of permanent officers who cer;.iiiIs not letting matters stand arc or observers. still in this vital field. And here, too. qualified pilots without necessarily making their en- I think the Navy's newspapers and tire career inside the Fleet Air Arm. journals can play an important part. especially in giving space to hackinformation and Nasal Air Power opsrsi;,ns about the pa'Hcsss'. and heir possible On the day when so many new I solutions. We I: S t make Admiralty readers in the Home Air ('omland mand I le Orders readable and informative are being welcomed, it may he apsometimes though you may find it propriate for me to say a little about difficult to believe this!-and we give ' naval air power. It is the task of the reasons for our decisions whenever Navy to command the seas, and that possible, but there is always scope for is why we have a Navy. Air power at the more informal discussion which sea is not something which replaces can go on in a free forum of this navies or renders them obsolete. but kind. is the instrument by which a Nasy For all these reasons I warmly welso often exercises its sea power. come this extension of the scope of A carrier task force or "battle group" your newspaper, and I wish it every with adequate facilities for afloat sup- success in the future.

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THIS YEAR'S rally, organised by the Accident Portsmouth Prevention Council, took place on September 17 and attracted 133 commercial drivers.

Messrs. F. Bowring. A. Hughes and J. Rogers represented RN. Harra;ks.

Lee-on-Solent. Although not successful in obtaining any awards, they acquitted themselves very well indeed. being above average for the competition.

Mr. A. who a drove Hughes.

"Queen Mary" type of articulated vehicle, did so well, having gained 403 marks out of a possible OO. that he was chosen by the organisers t(' attend the final rally, held on October 16. by special arrangement at RN. Air Station. Bram:ote. The finals consisted of demonstrations by selected competitors from regional contests held at Coventry. Feeds. Portsmouth and Slough, the winner being acclaimed the "lorry Driver of the Year."

The participation of motor transport drivers belonging to Fleet Estab!ishments is instrumental in furthercordial relations between the ing Royal Navy and the Civil Authorities; and the high standards of maintenance and driving set in these contests stimulate responsibility. arc and road courtesy.

tonous regularity, as a young naval rating stood in a shop doorway on the street corner, deep in thought, He was feeling miserable and restless; it was "blank week-end" and being very short of cash the outlook was far from bright. Beneath a lamp on the. other side of the road was a Daimler Consort motor car parked without lights. He ambled over to this most attractive model and as he passed the bonnet on its near side. he kicked an object that slid tinkling the wet pavement. Rending he discovered that the object was four small keys on a ring. He picked up the keys and finding that one fitted the door lock of the car. suddenly became possessed with an desire to drive the overwhelming vehicle. His mind in a whirl, it seemed hut seconds before the car shuddered forward and he had turned into the bright lights of the main road. Being unfamiliar with the controls, his drivins became erratic and he quickly be' came conscious of the fact that he was attracting attention. After covering a comparatively short distance, a police patrol car drew alongside him and he saw a stern-looking officer was signalling him to stop. At first the young man was reluctant to do so hut the prospects of a chase remini-

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His appearance before the Magisirate'. was short; he had nothing to sa in defence of his stupid act and when fines totalling ÂŁ31, together with a disqualification from driving for twelve months had been inflicted. the Chairman of the Bench referred to the gravity of the offences. He pointed out, in particular, that in nearly all cases of taking and driving without consent, the unauthoraway ised driver is not covered by insurancc and thus any person injured by him is unlikely to receive compensation.

As the naval rating kit the Court. the very crestfallen young man observed: "If only I'd realised that I was going to commit all these offences I would have given the car a miss."

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AT 1034 on Thursday. December 8.

1955, a ---Mayday--- call was received from the pilot of a Gloater Javelin fighter from Boscombe Down, saying that he was in difficulties and bailing out west of Isle of Bembridge, Wight.

The rescue helicopter'. from Lee and Ford were scrambled, and although the Lee helicopter was carrying out winching exercises in the Solent, the pilot, Lieut. Andrew Hudson, R.N.V.R., with Sen. Cd. Observer Leslie Clare as his aircrewman, lowered the exercise "survivor" back into the safety boat, and still arrived at Bembridge within nineteen minutes of first receipt of the distress call. He was directed to a farmhouse by radio instructions from another aircraft circling the area. The Ford helicopter. with farther to come arrived just as Lieut. Hudson landed in a small field to pick up the uninjured survivor (S.ILdr, Dick. R.A.F.). The abandoned aircraft had crashed within a mile of the pilot, and after landing at the scene of the crash to advise local fire and police services that there were no aircrew in the blazing wreckLieut.

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Determination Just after noon &)it December 12.

1955. a telephone call was received in 705 Squadron at Lce-on-Solcnt lion; Army authorities in the Isle of Wight, requesting assistance to evacuate the keeper of St. Helens Fort, Bembridge. The keeper had been taken seriously ill and was in a coma.

A doctor had been put on to the fort earlier by lifeboat and had succeeded in landing on the eighth attempt in a high sea and strong wind.

The weather made it impossible for the Mr. Holbrook. to be keeper. taken off by boat, and a Whirlwind helicopter, piloted by Lieut. Hudson.

R.N.V.R.. with a crew comprised of second pilot Capt. Brian Forward.

Royal Australian Artillery, and Sen. Cd. Observer Clare. RN., took off at 1245 arriving over the fort a few minutes later.

Due to the unf.i'.ourahle weather,

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three attempts were made to land on the fort. With ('apt. Forward directing from one side and Set;. Cd. Observer Clare from the other, the pilot. with great skill, landed at the third attempt.

Mr. Holbrook, the keeper, was then transferred to a stretcher and taken on board.

The helicopter, a few minutes later, landed in the grounds of Newport, LOW. Hospital, where an ambulance was waiting to receive hint.

The helicopter returned to lee-onSolent fifty minutes after take-off.

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Motto: .4rduu ad So/em (Arduous A large library and a cinema which urpose defensive armament. The to)to the Sun). shows many of the latest films are proowing are fitted: Built by Messrs. Harland & Wolff Sixteen 4.5 in. guns in twin H.A./ vided on board.

Ltd., of Belfast. she was launched by A small air-conditioned chapel is ..A. turrets.

Elizabeth on H.R.H. The Princess Numerous multiple and single 40- fitted in a part ..f the ship where there March 19. 1946. Length. 803 ft. is little noise, and this pros ides a quiet run. Bsifor'. guns.

Beam 112,' ft. Peace complement: place for meditation and praser.

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Medical Fifteen power boats and three sailing General There are three large wards with a Iinghies are stowed on board. a well-fitted H.M.S. Eagle is the logical outcome Three bower anchors, each weighing total of over 30 beds, theatre and a dental surgery. of the trend in aircraft-carrier design line and a half tons, are fitted, and operating medical stations, and which started with the Ark Royal in here are many fathoms of special Other emergency a secondary operating theatre, are fitted 1936 and produced such ships as the able, each link being forged from a under armour for dealing '.5111 action Illustrious and the Formidable which tee] bar three inches in diameter. casualties. were so successful in the late war. She is, howesei. much larger than her foreEketrical Supply and Secretariat runners.

The victualling department is responsible for providing all the requirements I agiekthc first carrier, in generating machinery could supply the of the and bakery and, in addiof a small Oxford--town--say tion, the supply of clothing and bedding any naYs, to be built to operate the needs M11 of electric and thereis over L miles modern nasal jet aircraft nom in serfor the ship's company. Their stores are I cable in the ship. vice. stowed in over a dozen storeroom'. disOver 14.(XE The flight deck cosers an area of about the persed ship.

Accommodation. Messing and The more than tat) acres. island struccubic feet of refrigerated space is proAmenities ture is in itself as large as a frigate and vided.

In USfS. Eagle the centralized houses the iadjo, radar and plotting The Stoics Department provides all in the other stores requirements in the rooms necessary to the efficient opera- messing system has been introduced take their tion and direction of ships and aircraft which the ship's company ship. They have more than 20 storemeals in two large dining halls. The rooms, and in them are stowed a beat sea, on officers are waited There are two hangars which can chief and petty wildering complexity of items ranging accommodate the largest Naval carrier- by teams of servers, the remainder of from soap to aircraft parts. and rope to other (in the dining borne aircraft. A good idea of their the ship's company radio valves-over 10.000 in all.

Pressure on our space precludes size can he gained from the fact that hall) serving themselves on the cafeobvious from the lena Apart double-decker buses could be system. details of previous ships of the came 263 such as the of this advantages system, stowed in the two hangars. name. The first-the Eagle of I.uheck their total fact that the meals are always served (894 tons)-was purchased from the Two large lifts are fitted all Hanseatic area is greater than that of tat) tennis hot, it has the effect of removing League in 1592 for £70. The meals from the mess decks so that these twentieth was originally intended as the courts, become in effect sleeping and recreation Chilean battleship Alminante CochHull and Machinery spaces. Bathrooms are equipped with rane. but was purchased on the stocks The main engines consist of four tiled decks, stainless steel washbasins, by the Admiralty in 1917, and after a sets of steam turbine running hot and cold water, individual s'crv es cntfiil career ss ;i si nk h toridentical machinery. Each unit has two Ad- shaving lights and mirrors, and fresh- pedsie., on .\iIgiist JO. I water showers in curtained cubicles. miralty three-drum boilers, The galleys are fitted with the most The ventilation system is extremely intricate and has been designed to give modern electric cooking machinery and Coupon for photo postcard of t1.M.S. Eagle and crest is printed the best possible living conditions in labour-saving devices. in the bottom right corner of this The laundry is capable of doing the both Arctic and tropical waters. There is about five miles of ventilation trunk- weekly wash for every person on hoard. page A canteen, two ice-cream and soda ing in the ship.

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All The World's Aircraft Chapter on Guided Missiles

THE RECENT publication of "Jane's with many photographs of guided all the World's Aircraft" will be of missiles in flight.

The section on the U.S.S.R. Air great interest to all naval readers. The 46th issue. it contains thirty pages Force is most revealing. According to more than that of the previous year. Jane's. Russia will soon have a strong thus reflecting the increasing activity force of jet bombers consisting largely of the Aircraft Industry. Details are of the 37 type Bison, a four jet swept given, not only of the World's Air wing bomber having a range of over Forces but also of the National Air- 7,000 miles and a speed of nearly 600 lines. mph., and the type 39 Badger, a Guided Missiles twin-jet plane, range of 4.300 miles For the first time Jane's gives a de- and 600 mph. tailed chapter on guided missiles now The Russian fighters have been major greatly improved during the last year. being developed by every It is thought that the new Mig 17 power. There are now eighteen types of missiles in production all of which altered in fuselage and with a greater are American. Seven are of the sur- sweep back-of the wings could attain face to surface type, one air to sur- a speed of 745 mph. This plane is PIN face, four surface to air, two air to said to possess more comprehensive air and four which are used for re- radar than its predecessor and insearch purposes. A full and detailed eludes an 1FF. installation. article has been contributed by Doctor Priced at £4 4*. old.. "Jane's all the D. A. Kinsbaal. President of Aero- World's Aircraft" is full of interest United and would be a sound investment for jet General Corporation.

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Queen's Telescopes

TWO CADETS of the Royal Navy with homes in Scotland were presented with Queen's Telescopes by the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth (Admiral of the Fleet Sir George E. Creasy, (i.C.B., C.B.E.. P.S.O., M.V.O.) at the end of term Divisions and prizegiving at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, today.

They were Chief Cadet Captain Andrew Pearson. a former pupil at George Watson's College. Edinburgh. of Cluny Place. Edinburgh. 10, and Chief Cadet Captain Peter E. S. Lilley of Seafield Gullane, East Lothian, who was educated at Stowc School. Buckinghamshire.

The Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth, who was a:companicd by Lady Creasy. took the salute at a march past of Cadets before presenting the prizes. After lunch, he toured the the new accommodation at college.

The two Queen's Telescopes are presented. as from the Sovereign, to the two Chief Cadet Captains. They are engraved with the Royal Arms and bear an appropriate inscription.

Architect's impression of the finished building

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\tDORl: C'. I.. G. Esans, became (hairin.in of the Management Committee last February it has been his ambition to see the club building completed. Many difficulties have been overcome and at last he hs been able to announce that sufficient money has been promised to see the venture through, Under its Royal Charter, the R.N.B.T. has, for some years. maintamed it'. inability to assist the club by means of a direct grant or loana view confirmed by the Charity Commissioners,

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of £ l0.(K) from the residue of the Nasal Prize Fund, and a further £20,000 from this fund which would have gone to the King George's Fund, making a grand total of £70,000, Thus it will be seen that, indirectly. most of the money has come from the King George's Fund, yet, at the same lime, it is as a direct result of kNit. I. generosity that the £40,000 has been allocated.

Not only the Portsmouth Command but the whole Navy is grateful to the R.N.B.T. for this magnificent

The Trust, has, however, not been support, Subject to a unsympathetic towards the club, and satisfactorytender . has eventually overcome its difficulty work is expected to be restarted early by making over to the club its next in February. two sears' donations of £10,000 each It is the intention of the Committee from the - King George' Fund for to add two floors to the existing buildSailors. It is also transferring a further ing whi.h would provide an additional Fund £20,000 of George's King 134 cabins. There will also be 16 which is administered as a money double cabins for ratings and their minor trust of the R.N.B.T. wives, and 10 cabins for single l he Admiralty has made a direct W.R.N.S. ratings.

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HAS been a very full month, and the pre-Christmas rush has been felt in W.R.N.S. circles. Invitations to entertainother ships' dances and merits were re:eivcd for almost every night of the week, and dances have been held in the units. Others have been taking part in Christmas shows. carol singing and helping at old people's and children's parties.

everyone who took part.

For the second Christmas, Dolphin put on a very gay little revue. this year it was "Grespup." Second Officer Cardew freely adapted the music of Arthur Sullivan to suit her own words. in a wonderful sketch all about the awful fate of a Naval airman who found himself drafted to the Blockhouse: she also made costumes and took part in several Farewells things with Third Officer Cooper and All will be very sorry to ay good- third Otliecr. S;riven. who were the bye to First Officer 1-oster-Hall, and only girls in he shoss. to Second Officer Warrior.

Foster-Hall leaves I rst Officer Vi:tory and the Service at the beginning of the New Year; though she has only been in Portsmouth for fifteen months she has become one of the best known and liked personalities in the Command. An outstanding shot. w, has represented the Service on many occasions and has been the secretary of the RN. Women's Rifle Association. Among other things her moving performance in the "Mikado" at Lee earlier this year will not easily be forgotten.

H.M.S. Excellent and the Command are very sad to lose Second Officer Warrior. who has been Officer-inCharge W .R.N .S. and ( oniniand Film n I. Officer since April.

Among many other things she did outstanding work as hon. secretary of the Portsmouth Branch of the W.R.N.B.T. On leaving the Service we hear she in will he taking a long holiday Canada: it is hoped that she will not find the Canadian winter too severe' We wish them both every success and happiness for the future.

Nights at the Theatre Whale Island put on a most successful revue, "Turn up the Brillian:c."

A most original and attractive decor was created Wren Hale; and by was the glamour provided by W.R.N.S.

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Children's Party The W.R.N.S. Officers and Ratings of Duchess of Kent Barracks gave a Christmas party to IOU children from some of the poorer homes in the city, on December 10. All sorts of games and amusements were arranged, and it was evident that the children enjoyed themsclscs. After tea some cartoon films were shown, and finally ss oh Christmas;': is ed a Father present for ca :h child.

Old People's Party

More than fifty presents were sent by the W.R.N.S. officers and ratings for the Christmas Tree at the Old People's Party at South Parade Pier on December 5. These were gratefully Dame Elizabeth acknowledged by Kelly and a representative was invited to the part\ Chief Wren Ray went along and was most impressed with all the arrangements for entertaining the old people of Portsmouth.

Doom The W.R.N.S. ratings gave a successful dance in their Recreation Room a? Duchess of Kent Barracks.

The guests of honour were C olonef and Sirs. Itross ii from the R .M . Barra:ks, Eastnc. ( apt, and Mrs. Parrot? from RN. Barracks, and Chief Officer Cook. W.R.N.S.: man', friends from ships and establishments in the Command were invited.

Wren Chief Turner proved a very able Master of and for Ceremonies prizes spot and elimination dances were presented by Mrs. Brown,

The "Sleeping Victory Players' Beauty" was a delightful pantomime in the true tradition. wi inert by P.0'..

Bishop and Croll. P.O. Bishop played a wonderful dame, and was supported by an outstanding cast, which included Wren Payne (Princess DayThe Wrens at H.M.S. dream) and Wren Townsend (Jolli- joined in both the chiefs it is jack): unfortunately impossible company dances.

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Inter-Unit ii League The Vernon team who lead most of the way, won the inter-Unit league NORTH END BRANCH and thus retained the Inter-Unit Cup, They obtained ten points and Mer- OUR CHRISTMAS Baiaar was held cury was runner-up with eight points. in the gym at Whale Island, on Tuesday, December 6. Lady Willis (wife Inter-Command .22 Postal Shoot of Admiral of the Fleet Sir Algernon This year's command "8" are: Willis), very kindly performed the First Offi:er Foster-Hall (Victory), opening ceremony. We were delighted Second Officer Rigby (Victory), Third to have her with us again. Master Officer Cooper (Dolphin), F. /Wren Michael and Miss Nicholette RutherSimmons and Wren Davies (Vernon), ford, both in cadet uniform, presentWren Smithers (Eastney). Wren Hodg- ed her with a bouquet. son (Mercury), and 1./Wren Mills (Excellent). e Decorations Inter-Command Squash Rackets The gym looked very festive. It had The lntcr-Command Squash Cham- been beautifully decorated by the pionships took place at RN. College. staff of Whale Island with greenery Greenwich. as the beginning of the and gaily coloured streamers, radiatmonth. The standard of play was not- ing from a starry centre-piece in the ably higher than usual. The (tip was ceiling, and a Christmas tree, which won by Norc Command, Portsmouth made a good setting from which we came fourth. our sold hand-made Christmas decoraUnfortunately sc;ond string. Third Officer Burleigh tions. On the stalls were needlework (Excellent) was unable at the last and gifts, cakes and sweets, provismoment to play owing to injury. It ions and jumble. is a sad thought for squash enthusiasts Tea was served buffet fashion in that this year's championships may Fisher Hall, be the last one to be held at GreenAmong the various raffles was a wich. owing to the low financial state decorated of Command Sports Funds. beautifully cake-representing a basket of flowers-which Badminton was made and presented by Mrs. Command Trials were held in the Dewar. It was Mrs. H. N. lucky Gymnasium. R.N.B., on December 7. day, for not only did she win the Two leading personalities in Ports- cake, but also had the winning ticket mouth circles, Mr. D. Harvey, the for the box of Christmas groceries.

Hampshire selector, and Mr. ThompThe proceeds of the sale amounted son, of Portsdown club, very kindly came along and selected the follow- to over ÂŁ30.

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Before opening the sale, Lady Creasy viewed the stalls and was introduced to the stallholders by the chairman, Mrs. J. (,rant.

The tea arrangements by an excellent committee under Mrs. Clark were ably carried out. the were Mrs. Among guests Fawkes, Chairman of the Gosport and Fareham Branch: Mrs. Rutherford. Chairman of the North End Branch ; Mrs. Tregcnna-Piggott, Chairman of the Souihsea Branch; Mrs. Salter; Mrs. Forman; Mrs. Burnett; Mrs, Stanning and the Secretaries of the North End and Southsea Branches.

Raffles were displayed on a stall of their own and :onsisted of an unusual crocheted bedspread, made by members of the sewing class, under Mrs. Walmslcy; a lovely basket of fruit. given by Mrs. Mooney; a beautiful hand-embroidered tablecloth, made and given by Mrs. Coxwell, our treasurer; and a Christmas cake, Mrs. Grant. The raffle given by winners were: Mrs. Parker.

Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Heath and S.P.O. Edwards.

CbIIdr's Party

The annual Children's Party was held on Wednesday, December 14, also in the cinema, i'his time the ing players to represent Portsmouth: We are all very sad at the thought I Second ()lliccr our Mrs. scene was entirely different, with a l.atng \lercury), of losing Chairman. decorated Christmas tree, I Second Officer Archer F.tstncy), W, I . It. (. Rutherford, and as this large gaily enormous Second Officer Ridlcy 1 honrpson (Ex- was her last meeting, a farewell gift balloons, holly and an cellent), Cd/Wren Boumphrey tViwas presented to her by Miss Jacquel- plum pudding. Tea was preceded by .t special children's film and a contory). P.O. Wren Evans lFseellent). ine Jennings. show juring Inst.

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K. I.. !Wren ('tillen (Victory): reserves: by Boardman. After tea, Father ChristP.O. Wren Streeter (Fxecl rn?). Wren mas (C.P.O. Rowe) emerged from Perry (Victory). The pairs hase not VERNON BRANCH the Christmas pudding, which was cut yet been decided; this will be done on Mrs. If. Wilkin and several small the results of match performance. by THE BRANCH held a very success- helpers, and each child received a ful Sale of Work in the Vernon small present from him. We were very Cinema, on Wednesday. November pleased indeed to have ten child 30, whi;h was kindly opened at 2.30 visitors from Service House as our p.m. by Lady Creasy. Judith Riley. guests. Some very happy photographs the small daughter of one of our were taken at the party which we members, a H.R.H. PRINCE-SS Alexandra of Committee presented hope was enjoyed by everyone.

Kent has kindly consented to become bouquet.

We thank Mr. Frost, the head Patron of the Queen Alexandra's The cinema was divided in half, Royal Naval Nursing Service. The with stalls on one side and a trellis gardener of H.M.S. Vernon. for his flower arrangements and announcement appears in the "London enclosed space, with tables set for tea beautiful else who worked so hard Gazette" of December 16. on the other. The stallholders were everyone to contribute to the success of these Once again, seventy-one years from to be very much congratulated on the its inception, a Royal Alexandra is originality of their ideas. To add to two occasions. associated with the Naval Nursing the decoration and interest of the Future Events Service. The Princess is the great- afternoon, there was a bran tub. granddaughter of its first President, All future meetings will be held in Queen Alexandra. the Wardroom Annexe at 2.15 p.m.

It was in 1902 that H.M, Queen on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of Alexandra intimated her gracious each month, instead of the last, as wish to assume the Presidency of the previously. staff of Sisters in Naval Hospitals, The first of these will be and the Geneva Cross on the sleeve the was replaced by an embroidered badge Cha:.s.-Magazine of the Chatham General on II. Meeting January Mrs. Thisleton-Smith, who consisting of a Red Cross on a white Port recently l)i'. isbn published every in a her husband to Russia, ground gold border, and above two months Price 9d. accompanied Her Majesty's monogram, two A's in during the Fleet visit last summer, u,. '- Magazine ofthe will give a talk on her experiences red interlacing an anchor and cable. Guzz Port Division, pub- and, in addition, a film which was Dcvonport surmounted by the Crown. lished monthly.

Price I. made in H.M.S. Vernon October, 1884, saw the institution will be of the trained and certificated Naval St. Vincent Alagazine.- Magazine of shown.

New Patron for Q.A.R.N. N.S.

Magazines of the Royal Navy

From: Air Marshal Sir Thomas William sea., oar., ac., D.P.C., M .A.1 ) P Chairman, IL/.I. Forces Satings Committee Tot All Serving in Her Majesty's Forces Subject: SAVE WHILE YOU SERVE You may say that you find it hard enough to save in Civvy Street" how on earth can you do so in the Services? However, if you think about it seriously there is no better time to start - if you haven't already

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done so. Every unit in all the Services "lays on" National Savings facilities and the Unit Savings Officer will be only too pleased to help would-be savers.

I recently retired after many years in the Royal Air Force. I know how

valuable a service Forces Savings is giving to both Regulars and National Sees ice personnel, and no matter where you may be stationed you can save a bit from your pay if you want to do so.

I also commend Forces Savings for mention by parents and friends to young men who are going into the Services (and to young women too, as in the Women's Services there are some of our best savers!)

We have an excellent series of leaflets (shown above) which tell, in

simple language, all about Forces Savings, Why not write for a copy of the one which applies. Address your letter to me:Air Marshal Sir Thomas Williams, H.M. Forces Savings Committee, I Princes Gate, London, S.W,7.

Isz.rdby 11Sf. Fo,ces Sarirqa Con,..',,itree

Nursing Service, although in the first place untrained women, and then untrained men, were employed in R.N. The ten Naval Nursing Hospitals Sisters appointed in that month to Haslar and Plymouth Hospitals were the forerunners of the 300 who served in the First World War by land and sea (nine lost their lives during the war) and o( the 1341 who served in the Second World War, Honours and Awards to Naval Nursing Sisters in the Second World War totalled 110, including two I).B.Es., two C.B.Es., one O.B.E. and twenty-one R.R.Cs., First Class or Bor. Members of the Q.A.R.N.N.S. have seen active service in many Hospital Ships and in the Royal Yacht, and carry out very important administrative and instructional duties in the Wards and Training Sections of the male Sick Berth Staff Royal Navy.

Peacetime numbers total about 220.

Members of the Reserve of the Q.A.R.N.N.S. have also served in war and emergency, and they contributed greatly to the effectual performance of nursing duties during those times.

The position of President of the Q.A.R.N.N.S. was graciously accepted

by H.M. Queen Mary on the death of Queen Alexandra in 1925. Since her death the Service has been without a Royal Head, The following message has been sent to H.R.H. Princess Alexandra by the First Lord of the Admiralty "May it please Your Royal Highnest to know with what pleasure the Officers of Queen Nursing Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service welcome as their you Patron, and send you their loyal greetings. The Sisters will now have even greater reason to be proud of the name 'Alexandra.'"

H.M.S. St. Vincent, published three times a year.

Price 2s. 6d. of Shoth'y Magazine. - Magazine H.M.S. Ganges, times a year.

published three Price 2s. 6d.

H.M.S. Fisgard Magazine.-,'.1agazine Live

for Artificer Apprentices, published three times a year. Price 2s.

The first Sewing Meeting for 1956 will be held on January 18. These will be organised by Mrs. Walmsley who hopes for many new recruits for this and subsequent meetings,

Rifle Brigade

Wire-Magazine of the Naval Electrical Branch, published three times a year.

Price Is. IN 1H1 name of the officers and men of H.M.S. Victor'., the Commodore Communicator. - Magazine of the of the R.N.B. wrote to the Colonel Communication Branch. pub- Commandant of the Rifle Brigade to lished three limes a year by suggest that an unofficial association H.M.S. Mercury.

Price Is, 6d. should be instituted between the Rifle Blue Band.-Magazine of the Royal Brigade and the Barracks in recogniMarine School , of Music and tion of the Regiment's "Copenhagen" Royal Marine Band Service, pub- battle honour and its right to wear the lished three times a year. Price Is. naval crown. The suggestion was made Navo.sp, - Magazine for all RN. because it was felt that, in the absence of an H.M.S. Elephant, these Barracks Patients and Staff, published have the following connections with three times a year R.N. by the Rifle Brigade: Price 6d.

Hospital, Haslar. .1 Nelson flew his flag in Elephant Diving Magazine-Magazine of the at Copenhagen. These Barracks Divers' Branch, published quartbear the name of his last flagship. erly the Section by Diving H.M.S. Vernon, Price Is. 2 Elephant is depicted and named in a frieze of Copenhagen on the The Thunderer,- Magazine of the R.N. Engineering College, pubwalls'of our Mess. lished April, July and December.

3 R.N.B.. like the Rifle Brigade Price 2s.

Depot, is situated in Hampshire.

Globe and Laurel.-Magazine of the The Colonel Commandant, on beRoyal Marines, published month- half of the officers and other ranks of ly by R.M. Bks., Eaatnev, the Rifle brigade. has accepted the Price is. offer and has said how immensely they Also recommended are:appreciate the suggestion. lie ended by Naval Ordnance Inspection Journal. writing: "I should be glad if you would accept and convey to the officers Stand of I1M.S. and men of H.M.S. Eas-'.-Magazine the very Ocean. Published three times a sincere thanks of all Victory of us in the Rifle year.

Brigade for your most kind sugegstion, H.M.S. Modes:c.-Magazinc. which will assuredly result in forging a

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have YOU a personal problem..?

ASK JOHN ENGLISH Purchase of Discharge from R.F.R.

WOULD BE grateful for the followin information which, I think, is of interest to quite a lot of ratings nearing completion of their active servi :e.

I. the actual cost of Discharge by Fleet Purchase from the Royal Reserve on the date active service completes.

2. To whom application is made to buy onself of! the Reserve.

3. Whether time served as a boy reduces the period of reserve. e.g., 2 years served as a boy reducing the period of time to serve in the reserve to 3 years.

In reply to your letter of December 6. the cost of purchasing R.LR. for a discharge from the Special Service man at any lime during the reserve portion of his engagement. Ls £40.

2. Application to 'purchase discharge from the R.l'.R. should be made by letter to the Registrar.

RF.R.. of your port division. but an while still application in anticipation serving should be by request in the noriwl nianner to Your of/u-er.

3. Time served as a .Seaman Boy does not reduce the period of reserve time, as Boys are entered on CS. enand are subsequently gagements. allowed to transfer to a Special Serundertake to serve vice engagement, for 12 years front the ace of IR. the first 7 years with the fleet and the remaininc 5 in the reserve. Ratings who enter initially on a Special Service engaeenieflt while under the age of IS undertake to serve for a total of 12 years from the date on entry. but do not complete the active service part of their engagement until 7 years after their /8th birthday: time served before the age of IS thus reduces the

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Gratuity I WAS reading your column in this month's and I found that under the heading of "Discharge Purchase" a by very interesting thing. to me, anyway. The piece that caught and made me think, was my eye about the four years' bounty scheme.

You see, sir. I did exactly the same as your writer. I was paid £25 plus £8 in lieu of civilian clothes, which you received abroad, or in preference to clothes. Anyway. I signed on for a CS. engagement before I completed the four years.

According to the person that wrote to you, he received £25 in lieu of the £100 he would have received if he hadn't have signed on. Well! I haven't received any £25 in lieu. What I would like to know is, am I entitled to that money. If I am, would you please tell me which A.F.O. t' contained in. and how to go about it.

Answer: In reply to your letter of December 4. you will be pleased to hear that as far as I can ascertain, you were entitled to a £25 gratuity when you transferred from your 4 Year to engagement. and that there is no notation on your Service Certificate that this has been paid to you.

I expect reference will have to be Director made to the of Navy Accounts, before you can be pald the £75 butt von should put in a request through your Divisional Officer at once 're non-payment of £25 gratuity due under A.t'.O. 3182155. paragraph

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THE PROSPECTS of any rating's advancement depend on such factors as the rate at which his seniors are leaving the Service and the rate of their re-engagement: the rate. at which men become qualified for advancement and the position a particular man holds in the advancement roster pertaining to his rate.

THE ADVANCEMENT ROSTER Rosters are controlled by the "basic date", and the order in which men are placed on the roster is determined by their basic dates. These dates vary in different branches; they may depend upon seniority in the rating held, or date of passing for the next higher rate, or as in the E.R.A. and Supply and Secretariat Branches, on a combination of seniority and date of passing. Each year Admiralty calculate Port Division Numbers for each rate and Branch of the Service to provide for manning the Fleet to the scale required: men arc advanced to fill vacancies occurring in the Port Division Numbers, and are taken for advancement from the top of the Advancement Roster, If the roster runs dry advancement follows qualification almost immediately (although it is of course subject to recomnscndation). If. on the other hand, the roster shows signs of stagnating a minimum "trickle" flow regardless of vacancies takes effect to prevent complete blockage of advancement resulting from. say, a reduced authorised Navy Vote -5'

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creased during 1956. It is of interest that men are now being rated Chief Petty Officer at ages between 31 and 36 or very similar to those in force 20 years ago. Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer wait about two years before being advanced and this period appears to be shortening slightly. The prospects for advancement to Leading Seamen are rosier still with a waiting time of nine or 10 months and this period might become even less in 1956.

to Chief Mechanician, immediate pieferment to that rate.

Chief Petty Officer Rates in the Electrical and Radio Electrical Branches are up to strength, and advancement proceeds steadily in vacancies (say about two every six months).

Petty Officer and Leading Rate levels on both Electrical and Radio sides are, however, short of numbers and thus advancement follows immediately upon full qualification.

Fngineenng Branch Ads .incerlicnt to Chief Engine Room Artificer is svorking at about 16 per ear: in contrast, the man who passes and is otherwise fully qualified for Chief Mechanician is adsanccd almost immediately. Adsancement to Chief Engineering Mechanic is by "trickle" n.,rnrl. eight every six months: boss css'r. the rate of advancemerit is likely to incre.s'c toss.s rds the end of the year. For adsancemetit to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic. a Leading Rate who is qualified for advancement has a waiting period of about two years. Advancement prospects for junior ratings are extremely bright and advancement to Leading Engineering Mechanic occurs almost insmedi.itel on full qualification.

Other Branches The and Secretariat Supply Branhc enter .i new system of advancement on June I st, 1956, and this will be explained, and the prospects in these and other, smaller, branches will be forecast in an article next month.

Communications Branch Advancement to the Chief [petty Officer Rate is rather slow-some two on the Telegraphist and two on the Signals side every six months. In the c.sse of advancement to Petty Officer md Leading Rate prospects are excellent. For Petty Othcer, a rating has to \5.iit about two years, whilst for ads .mnccttieilt to the leading Rate very little waiting time is required.

I lie nos eisicI sO the isis anenen: roster is colul oiled, therefore, Isv the there are no that I I do hop,, cnacs number of advancements taking effect, don't know about and that you get Men receiving "red" recommendation'. the money. I note you will be entitled for advancement at the six monthly to the balance of your £100 on April recommendations-a number strictly 76. 1956. when you will receive £25. limited by Admiralty Fleet OrderElectrical and Radio Branch move up the roster more rapidly than Advancement to Chief Electrical who receive the normal "black" Artificer and to Chief Radio Electrical rcconsmcnd.itions.

Artificer is proceeding fairly rapidly, I he inter-play of red recommends- some six and three respectively being lions, of changing Port Division Num' advanced in each six months. In the hers resulting from alterations in the meclianician category Electrical and Navy Votes and of men reaching the Radio Ratings the general end of their engagements. makes accu- trend of mechiinicians -that is to say, A CI.RRENI Rt'GGER personalit\ of a Branch's rate long-term forecast stiff training followed by automatic and a native of Northumberland. advancement hazardous. advancement prospects and. for those who Pearey first revealed his ability as Nevertheless limiting ourselves to the qualify themselves for advancement member of Christ's Hospital 1st XV next few months we will now make a bold guess at the prospects in the during their sucesful season in 1951 which on the and in the team larger Branches.

7-a-side Public School's English at Richmond. knockout tournament ADVANCEMENT PROSPF(-rS IN His entry into the Navy the same year FIlE. PORTSMOUTH PORT saw him as Captain of the Benbon DIVISION XV at R.N.C., Dartmouth. Sea service following, did not give much Seaman Branch opportunity except keeping fit.

Advancement t Chief Petty Officer With a full season ahead on his rehi been at the rate of two or three turn to the U.K. August. 1953. he per month; this is expected to be in' made a start with United Servics Portsmouth Extra "A' team at serumhalf and whilst playing in that position was selected to play in the centre ndular fever and was unable to %C for his county. Realising his poteniv until early February.

1955. ['ortial ability in that position the U.S ,ri.itelv he quickly recovered and .,.i,..-in,,. decided in give him 2 trial not considered completely .,!though 1st as ccntreihrecquarter for the it for the first inter-services game team, where he proved a success. with the R.A.F.. after a few minor 'sr t'e,irCy was After three games for the U.S. 1st, he favourably itt1 games with the Royal Naval College. ,,!h the intermoved to H.M.S. ('ercs for courses, selected to play in Greenwich, team he regained his posiservices matches at 'Iwiekenham.

A where although little opportunity for tion in the Navy team when they dewith the and brief tour of France Navy service rugger he played for Ceres feated the Army 8-3 in a thrilling team his first full season of completed Roundhav. match at Twickenham. This was the Selection for the Navy trial was fol- first-class rugger. final effort of a foreshortened season.

The 1954-55 season started unforlowed by inclusion in the Navy side versus Devon. The Navy selector was tunately for Pearey who contracted Captui.ed Navy The present season found him at H.M.S. Dryad where with opporTAILORING TAILORING tunity to train and play with the SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS United Services. Portsmouth, his proTel 711S1 rel. lsss7 (BESPOKE TAILORS) LTD. gress has continued. He played in the opening games for the U.S. 1st 336-338 Fratton Road Portsmouth Hants XV. who are having their most season for some years. ReOffers to Special cently he has been travelling up to in their Northumberland to play Count). Championship mat:hes, and Suit, Raincoat, Shoes and A COMPLETE OUTFIT-Ready-to-wear has not played in Portsmouth. This Shirt-101- weekly by Naval allotment (No Deposit) does not mean that he has been lost to Services rugger, for in November CIVILIAN RAINCOAT (any style), C9-9-0--Choice of 9 colours, 5/. he captained the Navy in their first weekly match against Devon. and over the CIVILIAN SUIT (single-breasted or double-breasted), (10-10-0 and Christmas leave period he is touring (12-12.0, 5/- weekly France with the Combined Services.

If asked for his greatest moment in JUMPER SUIT (made to measure), NAVAL RAINCOAT and rugger Pearey would probably menSHOES 5/ weekly by Naval allotment (No Deposit tion the first England trial on DecemHAND TAILORED MADE-TO-MEASURE SUIT (any style reber 3 this year. Brought in as a reserve he acquitted himself very quired), (12-12-0 to (16-16-0, 7/6 weekly by Naval allotment (No Deposit).

200 patterns creditably, and stole much of the water): limelight from such notable players HAND TAILORED MADE-TO-MEASURE SUIT (any style) and Pufea "Pink" or Plain (with as Butterfield and Davits. He was SINGLE- or DOUBLE-BREASTED RAINCOAT (choice of or with tonic, ,~h, cordials, e. reserve for the second travelling colours) 10/ weekly by Naval allotment (No Deposit SCALP DOT" At/DOTTLI England trial in mid-December and 34/i not about his HAVE A WRITTEN GUARANTEE WITH EACH OR~ optimistic ALL ABOVE OFFERS though MINIATURE a/S Q". IOTrLI ,/f chances of a cap, he regards these U.R, ONLY games as a valuable experience which may help him in the coming seasons.

WATCHES (Ladies' and Gents') (5-5-0 to (12-12-0, 5/- weekly by Plvol Certainly at the age of twenty-two be allotment WRITTEN GUARANTEE WiTH EACH WATCH has plenty of time to improve, and may yet reach the ultimate goal of MT-CLASS DELIVIERY IMMEDIATE SERVICE GUARANTEED GOODS * * all rugby enthusiaots-to play for his OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL ViSIT ANYWHERE ON RECEIPT O YOUR LETTERS country.

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Salisbury and District White Ensign Association

AT THE first Nlssndav in the month meeting of the above at the British Legion Headquarters (here was a good attendance.

It was agreed to send coal and logs to needy Members, and also to the widows of three of our late Members, tsr Christmas.

Ai:.stiszcrnentc are well in hand for the Members' Children's Party, which consists of a visit to s pantomime and on to a tea, to be followed by fun and games.

The Officers and Members extend to all shipmates, serving and retired, a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

The Association welcomes any serving Naval men resident in the Salisbury area at any of our meetings whenever they are in the district.

A message was read from our VicePresident, in his unavoidable absence, stating he would be pleased to assist any Engineering Rating in obtaining employment.

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)Iarricil Quarters

[HE END tit the year is a good time to res iess the situation, and the major portion of this article will be devoted to this task.

In housing people during 1955 the main achievement has been in hired married furnished quarters (rented in houses).

'The numbers already those authorthese "hirings," plus ised to find them is now equal to the total number authorised by the Admiralty. There has been an increase of ne;urlv 711 per cent, in the number housed since the centralised roster and .udununustration were brought into for:e last April. The waiting time for those it the top ot the roster last April was slstcen iiiiiutths. It is now six months for Chief Petty Officers, and eight months for Petty Officers and Junior "l he number &if suitable Ratings houses as.iitahie to rent has varied considerably. but has recently been at its highest. Throughout the period, endew.our has been made to take as man% as possible in order to reach the Admiralty ceiling number as rapidly as

large incre.use in the number held should he expected, but there will. of course, be the usual turnover as one man leaves and another takes his place. Not only are we nearing the ceiling number allowed by the Admiralty, (there will, however, be a perthis figure in centage increase in January and April) but there are that the supply is drying up.

Houses are also more difficult to obtain from Easter until the end of the slimmer, and there is a continuous wastage as leases are terminated by landlords who want to return to their own houses.

The weather for the next two or three months will influence the rate at which new houses conic along. and there are the other factors nten" honed earlier. There are, however. some 130 houses at Brockhurst and Paulsgrnve half or more complete. all of which should be occupied long before the end of the sear. Work can go on in them in most kinds of weather. There are 34 others on the way at I'aulsgrove. and work on an) flats, will 'I he number of new houses coni- other sixteen, and on start Faster houses shortly.

Hy. pkted, twenty for officers and lot t should also become ,usailtuhlc at for ratings, has ii di si ppo mt ing. kossner and at Fastnev: h) the end It has been tttl ibtiteil a number of of the all, year or nearl all, the 194 causes, such as the had weather last should he finished. Work on the main %% inter. the rail strike and consequent % flats at Stamshaw shortages of material and, in particit- contract for the is starting. but no guess can be hazPar, shortage of skilled workmen in arded as to completion dates. News it critical times. It particular the contract for some 170 had been hope ii that the number ot that ra till s ss iii Id houses at Gospsurt has been let is houses completed expected at tins time, and the first few been se much higher. may be completed in 1956. The confor 1956 tracts for about 300 houses at (;0s\l.t re.idci s t this article will he port. and 206 at Purhrook should he lone interested in the prospects for let before long, and then the whole 11P50. It is a rash man who dares to building proguauiuuuie for I .2() ratings prophesy the state of the market for houses will he it, full swing. furnished houses to rent or how much houses Completed ssull he achieved by builders.

About I .u ster it is hoped that the 1.1 r is hirings are concerned, no first tit the officers houses at Drayton will he completed. 'I hey will he for officers of the rank of Lieutenant or below. At the same time houses for officers of the rank of Commander and above may begin to come along at till ii Ill ]\(; the first Motoring Ftustney and north of the l)ratun Notes of the New Year. and in the site. Work at the other sites at EastMonckton House and Fort spirit of good fellow ship to all motor- ney. (iorner should start soon. An Admirists. 111.1', I ott all good motoring alt decision is expected before long and fi ecdoni Ii out trouble for 1956. on a proposal to build a block of maisonettes in Southsea.

A New Year Resolution The prospects for 1956 are, thereTo take the spirit of good fellow- fore, that, ss hilst the increase in hir' ship a little further. may I suggest lies ss ill be smaller, there will be a on ill 'I ss good resolution for loge number of new houses comnever under any circumstances hatpleted. Many more will spend socser or to pass, attempt pass.

1956. in a quarter than was another vehicle on a bend or corner, this year. or within a quarter of a mile of a possible A reminder to those who have bend or corner, neither will I attempt to osertake on the straight unless I recently returned from 15 months' or more foreign sers ice assay from their ant absolutely sure that I can do this wives. particul.i rlr the old commission in safety to myself. my passenger. of Newcastle and Modeste. They can and other road users." appi. for priority in the allocation of If the majority of us could keep .1 quarter and, to all intents and pursuch a resolution a major cause 01 poses. go to the top of the roster. accidents would he avoided I am sure. Anyone who does not know the dehowever, even the tails need only L;nfortun.utely, apply to his Divisional most benign and mild people seem to Officer. take on a different character once It does not seem to be fulls realthey climb into then c.ir or straddle ised that, when a man reaches the their inotor dc, and 01 ten become top of the roster. the Office quite belligerent and selfish in their is asked whether he isDiafting to relikely disi cg.ird for other road users. I has e main in the Portsmouth area for often had this brought home to me another six months.

It is only if the in tn job in which I frequently meet answer is that .i quarter is naval motorists of all types. It would offered. It "yes" must not. (if course. be surprise many of you to hear what taken that draft is stopped as there your passengers say about your driv- are hound to be occasions when uning. Probably the most frequent re- expected drafts base to be billed. mark I hear is: ---My husband scares me the way he drives, he always Home Air Command seems to he in a hurry and drives too The follow ins information about fast. It's no good telling him, he gets married quarters in ( ornssall was so annoyed if I do." in answers to questions in the Well, there it is. chaps, straight given House of Commons tin December from the mouth of your nearest and dearest. My own, incidentally, isn't 7. 1955:At Culdrosc : 42 for officers and afraid to tell me if I ant hogging 102 for ratings, mostly sited on a things somewhat, and I must confess she is usually right. Mark you. I housing estate adjoining the station. and mile from the centre of Hel' don't usually slow down straight away and admit my guilt. I usually wait don.

At St. Merrn: 32 for officers and until traffic conditions necessitate 7$ for ratings, mostly on the outskirts more moderate driving and then ease of Padstow. up inconspicuously, thus saving my At present some of the quarters at face and preserving my dignity whilst pacifying my wife at the same time. St. Merrsn are occupied by Naval personnel serving at St. Merryn, and others hs' RAP. personnel serving at New Car Deliveries St. Mawgan. Surplus quarters are at During recent weeks the supply of new cars to the home market hits present being allocated the families of N.is il personnel sers ing undergone a drastic and unprecepersonnel I rIuti St dented change. Most dealers have full and to R \ I showrooms and it is possible to obtain Fs.ul. immediate delivery of practically any of the popular cars, it is difficult to forecast how long this will last, probably only a few weeks, and it is ;itMarch 6. 7 and S are the dates of most certain that by early spring the Drama Festival. Royal Naval there will once more be waiting lists.

Barracks, Portsmouth, Li hoping to If I were contemplating buying a new follow up the success of the pantocar I think I would start looking mIme and capture the cup from around now, whilst there is something Vernon. Intending actors. actresses to look at and one can be a little and backdagr boffins should riling 227.

A. E. Marsh.

in-dications

practicable

trades

Prospects

MOTOIU\( \O'IES wish

Christ-mas.

elsewhere.

DRAMA FESTIVAL

choosey.

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H.M.S. IIARDY

II.M.S. HARDY, the first to he completed of the Hlackwood Class AntiSubmarine Frigates, and the first of the new type post-war frigates to come into service since the war, was provisionally accepted into H.M. Service (lit December 15, 1955, at Glasgow, the Hardy was launched in Novem. her. 1953, by the widow of Captain H. A. W. Warburton-Lec, V.C., RN., who led the attack at the first battle of Narvik and lost his life in the destroyer that then bore this name.

Frigates of this class are designed as anti-submarine vessels and are fitted with the latest equipment for locating and killing submarines, They are highly manoeuvrable and the hull form has been designed to enable them to maintain a high speed in heavy seas during submarine search.

Of all-welded construction they have been prefabricated in such :u manner as to allow for rapid construction, They, are intended to work in conjunction with anti-submarine frigates of the Whithy (lass.

H.M.S. Hardy, which has a single screw, is powered by geared turbines of an advanced design which are extremely economical in fuel consump. lion at cruising speeds. *The turbines have been built by Messrs. Yarrow ('o. Lid. to a design by the English Electric ('o. Ltd. '[his frigate is armed with three 41) mm. Bofors guns and two threebarrelled anti-submarine nt o r t a r s.

Each can tire a pattern of large projcctiles with great accuracy, and the Pu ojeetiles can he set to explode at a predetermined depth. 'These weapons can be trained over a wider are than any previous types of anti-submarine mortars. Two twin torpedo tubes are also instilled.

The biriieiusiuins of the ship ire Length. extrente. 311) Icet: length hetwccn perpendiculars, 300 feet; Beam, i.e. breadth extreme, 33 feet. [he hull builders and main machinery contractors are Messrs.

Yarrow & Co. Lid.. of Glasgow. The normal (peaeetimel complement is seven officers and 104 men. *The elccti cub ss stem is Ax . 440 volts, three-phase. (uO cycles.

Particular attention has been given to the provision of the best possible accommodation arrangements in these small ships.

Improvements include special schemes of furnishing and the provision of plastic table tops, patterned linoleum and other minor items. The ship's galley is fitted with an electrically controlled oil fired range: a laundry is provided, and stainless steel washbasins with hot and cold supply are fitted in the bathroom nr

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I1roiisotions . .

Moun-tain.

-command"

lle following prornouons hac been made to date. December 31, 1955: Commander to Ca.-Peter 6. C. Dickens. ('harks K. S. Aybwin, Alan W. F. Sutton. James 0. 1. Western. Denis F. ('hilton. Richard II. Connell. Alexander S. Whitworth. John K. C. Trechman, William W. Muir, Geoffrey ii. ('arewHunt, Christopher A. James. Andrew M. Herbert 1. hlarrell, Peter H. Marrioti, Robert White. Peter M. Contps(on, Frcdcrick Stovin.Hradford, Herbert J. Lee. to ('ommaaaer.

-Charles R. Sims. Ivan hail. Peter W. Stewart. Thomas S. Ilampson, James Ash. forth. Gerald R. Woolston. Thomas W. Stoker, Torn ' . Ci. Phillips, flurry (i.

Vere, Michael P c t c r G. Seething, Brooker. Gcoffrc A. G. Williams, Rich' ard 0 E. ('iton. James B. Paterson, Frank W. hunt, hugh S. May. Peter M. Austin. Philtip R. Wood, George R. Villur. Peter W. Spencer. Andrew G. Johnson. H.irric II. Kent. Michael Hayward-Butt. (odfrey 1'. tIuihway. David G. Roonue. Brian II. G. M. htanham.

Gerald R. M. de la Pasture. James G. Jungius. Alan Gordon-Johnson. Ronald S. Forrest. Alan (i. W.utson. Thont.us M. B. lirilt. Ssdne J. .'. Riebuurdson. I redcrick J. Thouuuson.

I:NGlFRI\(; BRANCH ('nniandrr Jinics F... P Smell. (.01111 . 55 I,iuuule:. Arthur J. Ciwulir.i. I high ( ii. It-,. Douglas P. Sparbuiti.

I.Ieutenant.('omma.der to -Thorrr.is (. Dyer. Michael A. J. M. lI.i'. ,ird. Thomas F. Marshall, F.Jward M:iI.ullcy. Joseph W. Stead. Bruce W (j (;urncy, David ('. Eastwood. llerhert Gardner. John 0. Wigg. harold R. C. Voting. t'.iub A. Turner. Ronald W. Bren' toll. '5% 1111.111 I Morris. James 0. East. hI.I.('IRl('AI. BRANCH Commander I.. Captain.

I ui.ieil his.

Frederick I Milluis.

I.ieutenant4'onimander to. (onimander.

-Richi.ud N. R.igeu.Jlln's Ituigli (,. It. Morgan, John Is II I ruuiuru, Philip A 's%utson. l).suui (, I ujw.jols, I redsuiek S UrlujIlli "\lheri I I 051cr.

Captain.

Commander.

INSFRI(TOR BRANCH l.leutenani.('onunandev to ltrnctor Captain. I.rncst I. Bng (Acting Car, tam), Eric T. W. Sntth (Acting Captain).

Acting Interim In%tructor ('omniander to Instructor Commander- 5.ruluuir J.

t'ier'

Instructor Iieuicnant-l'ommand,r to lm*ctor ('omniander.-4., e o r 5 e E. Thorn.is. I )u,n.i Id J . T,i r r , I corr.i rd (i.

Hrooks '11:1)11-AL BRANCH Surgeon to Surgeon Cap' lain.- V. uIii.irn 3. I'. Guild. Derek I).

Steel-Perkins. ('ieotTrey II. (i. SouihwcllSander o Acting Surgeon Captain).

Acting Interim Surgeon Commander to ('u,mniander.

Robert St. C. Surgeon Moon,,. "51.11 J. l4,irreit, Itenre M. Diri-, "'5ruluui J (,.iskeIl. Lieutenant 'Commander to Surgeon Surgeon ('.,nun,ander, Jel (,1i--- (Acting ( uinuui.,uiul, I, Surgeon DENIAL RRAN(lI Surgeon ('onimuinder II)) to Surgeon i1).

Philip, (Acting

Commander

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Captain -----'---'-----'---

Surgeon Captain (0)), William I..

ID) t Surgeon Sorgeo. Commander (01.-I rcderick L, Hall, John A. R. lh'mstcd.

SUPPLY AND SECRETARIAT BRANCH Commander to Captain.- - 1 rank V. Harrison. Anthony Woodlickl. Ilorace C. t.yddon.

E.icutenant-(*ommander to Commander.

--l'rederick Penn. Arthur C. W. Jones, Maurice l.,uhordu.

Richard 1. Tidd), Michael (. L,iwder, Robert N. ltcard.

RO'1IAI. MARINES t,kutenant4'olonel to Colonel._ Re i nald (' . dc M. t .eitliu.'s, A ri hiir 1) l'utwe David Major to I.itute~nt-('olonel.

6. 'rwd. I'eter A. Spitu.uii, Nigt I hi. D. McGill.

Captain to %lajor,-Il.irrv J. Pwell.

Marcus I . I - de Span. William 3. G. Acton, K cii rust 1 ( . Mor russ.

ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE

('omniander R.N.R. to (apuin R.N,R. - - ( co rge %k. I I oucbien.

I.ieutenant'('ommuinder to (i.nuuiiandeq.

-t).usid J. Itrinir. Alan It. It. Anderson.

Percy Redhead. John Simms. William F. Quirk. tX'ntrk K. Dunlop.

ENGINEERING BRANCII ('omniuinder R.N,R, to (iapiain R.N.R. -h'..dw iii I . J. '5%uuuids.

St PPI.'I AND SF(RIE.tRIAT BRANCH I.ieuteniunt-( oninirander B's .R. to ('onimander R."s.R. K 'Ii I. M..id.

9,111.111 I S.iiidits St l'I:KNI SI1;It.4u 1.1S1PROMOIION S Commander R,N.R. to Captain R.N.R. Marnuiduke S. hloujson, ('li.irlcs A. Me er

ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE

lieutenant - ('ommander R.N.R. to R,N.R,-James Andrew. ('oniminder R.N.V.R. to Captain R.N.%.R. 'still V. Turner, t.leutenant-('ounmander R.\.%.R. to Commander R,N.V,R. Ibeils 'i A. Wal' kinshaw. Alan J. Ihibbert.

AIR BRANCH t.leutenant('ommander (A) RNVR to ('onunander (A) R.N.',.R.--AI.in V. Donagbu y.

SUPPLY AND SECRETARIAT BRANCH Commander R.N.V.R. to Captain R,N....R. - '.5 Ilium R. Proud. tieuienant-(ommander R.N.'i.R, to R.N..I.t.

I uk Slime. %1~A)I('Al. BRANCH Surgeon Commander R,N.V.R. to R.N.V.R. - I utrest (.1.

Captain Brewis.

DENTAL RRANCII Surgeon Commander (D) R.N.Y.R. to Surgeon ( orninri.u rider (I)) K - N's. K.- K Surgeon Captain II)) R,N..R. - Ralph Ss nurnons.

Surgeon lieutenant-Commander (1)1 R.N.V.R. to Surgeon ('onimander (Dl R.N.%.R. Philip A. ('row.

Commander

Commander

Sur-geon

FILM NOTES..

'[HI: ROYAL NAVY his of ne .ess". , to spread its Christmas over the surface of the world. It is the first time. however, that R.N. Barracks has spent a Christmas at Dangle. (hi , ' December 7th. 8th. 9th and 10th sonic 1.5m people enjoyed the Christmas pantomime. "The Sleeping Beauty.--which was located in Dangle, alias the Victory Theatre.

The Victory Players united to give , . a first rate traditional show. Mans costumes and ii~t exciting deli.,it)u%15, showed how it scenery important framework is the contribution of the. back stage workers. In an all-ratings cast the chorus worked hard and then , ' unison led one to suspect the hidden ' presence of a G.l. Patri;ua Payne (Princess Daydream) was all starryeyed. wonder; the good fairies at her chrstening had given generously of their bounty-a sleeping beauty we would all have liked to awaken. .

Sheila Townscnd as principal boy was a pleasing foil-a brave man in the line (if Viola. It is amatter ofregret FILMING OF "SON OF A Id " thal there are not more cabin boys, like her. Jack Heard as the king strode RE(LNTI.Y whilst in Malta, H.M.S. the boards with a real and royal Birmingham has been employed in spcndour. tie ";is every inch a king. the filming of "Son of a (jun." a Solomon ill all his glory was not comedy starring John Mills, Richard ,irr.uved like him, a lily of four nights Alien borough. Lisa Gastoni, Michael his costumes flowering, for were Howerd and Brian Forbes, and splendid. The Dame (Ben Bishop) and directed by Jay Lewis.

Whippit and Stowutt (Arthur Martin The enclosed shows photograph and Bill Whyms) the two bright boys the part of the film where John Mills who claimed to have "flogged half and his friend Richard Attenborough the Barracks," were a perfect trio, go ashore in Naples. There they meet giving a cracking forceful pace to the Lisa Gastoni, who is looking after the show. Brenda Shacklock (page), Joan baby of a friend of hers. While Rich' Hudson and Doris Bray (good and ard Attenborough goes off with the wicked Fairies).

Richard Weaver girl. John Mills is left with the baby.

(Prince) and Alan Smith (court Completely at a loss to know' what to Jester) were delicate cameos in a do with the baby, he returns to the sparkling gallery. Maurice Martin and ship and attempt to smuggle it onMaurice Prendercast revealed lovely board in a gash bin. music at their finger tips and Molly Also included are photographs of a Maltby sang enchantingly, party given by the film company for Much is due to Ben Bishop the the "extras" that took part in the author and to producer Jimmy Croll. film,

'5th H5 It uses iii Ships and Establishiuient of the Royal Navy "Cast a Dark Shadow" (Eros Films); "Geordie" (British Lion); "Not as a Stranger" (United Artists); "John and Julie" (British Lion); "Value for Money" (3. Arthur Rank Film Distributors); "Man of the Moment" (3. Arthur Rank Film Distributors); "Touch and (o" (3. Arthur Rank Film Distributors); "We're No Angels" (Paramount); "You're Never Too Young" (Paramount); "Lucy Gallant" (Paramount); -Me Sea Chase" (Warner Bros.); "Strange lady In Town" (Warner Bros.); "Battle Cry" (Warner Bros.); 'The Prodigal" (Mctro'GoldwynMayer); "Wizard of Of' (Mctro-Goldwyn' Mayer);

January 19%

NAVY NEWS

Photography in

the Royal Navy

Submarine Old Comrades' Association

rHF (HILl object of the Submarine Old Comrades' Association is to foster and to maintain the bonds of friendship between those who have served in submarines. Membership is open to all who have thus served.

The objects of the Association are gained by the many branch meetings, socials and concerts which occur during the year. and there is, of course, the Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Blockhouse, where the members e ither not so much to honour an occasion, but to pay tribute to a submarine fellowship second to none.

THE NAVAL Photographer is often envied by his shipmates. "ho see only one side of his activities. The fact that he is an oft-maligned individual who works long and erratic hours. and alternates rapidly from grandstand viewpoints of important occasions to the remote seclusion of the darkroom, and from the black depths to the windswept and sunscorched upper regions, is often overlooked. Let us examine some of the roles in which he can be cast, and so gain a better appreciation of his work.

Recording the fall of shot from cruisers and destroyers engaged in low angle gunnery practices often involves long hours spent in a fleet tug, or perched high up in the firing ship .

Complicated 35 mm. cine equipment has to he used under difficult condition, and the photographic results of the day's shoot have to be made available to the Fleet Gunnery Officer as soon as possible after completion of the shoot.

be complete enough for him to do so without reference to experienced higher rates. This training is undertaken at the Royal Naval School of Photography, situated at Ford in Sussex. Here a photographer receives his basic training, and subsequently returns for more advanced technical training for higher rate, lie is recruited into the Naval Airman branch, and spends twenty-seven weeks at the school gaining a thorough grounding in the theory of light and optics, the involved in chemical processes photography, and the principles involved in the use of associated equipment. He carries out practical work with press, stand and cine cameras of many types, practical processing. printing and enlarging, and learns to apply this knowledge to airl photography and the many specialised service requirements. After completing this course he is rated Photographer Second-Class. Having served approximately three years as a photographer, he may be recalled to the school to undergo a further sixteen weeks of more advanced instruction Always Akil before rated being Photographer In an aircraft carrier a photo- First-Class. find himself may employed grapher in many rOles. All landings, acceleratTraining Courses ed take-otIs and aircraft accidents are A number of National Service recorded with 16 mm. cine cameras. are at present being The photographers have to remain photographers trained. Their course is of sixteen continually alert, and are sometimes weeks' duration, and they are rated exposed to the dangers associated on comwith mishaps on the flight deck. In Photographer Third-Class are not trained the hangar and on the flight deck pletion. Naturally they as the Photographer Secondcameras and magazines of film are as fully Class. but they are capable of a high fitted to the reconnaissance aircraft, standard of work. and the cine-gun cameras of fighter The school also trains both Long aircraft are loaded with film for the recording of combat practices. In the and Short Course Officers, and a numphotographic section the processing ber of men required for special jobs of films from aircraft, and the cine which are not included in the normal and still cameras on deck, is carried syllabi. on all day. In addition, there is the The school is ell-equipped with normal photography of radar screen, classrooms, printing and enlarging defective or modified equipment for rooms, and the usual technical aids inclusion in reports, copying of associated with such establishments. charts and diagrams, and the produc- In addition to the accommodation tion of press and cine material of actually used for training purposes. news value for the Chief of Naval there are facilities for the production information to be carried out. of terrain models; continuous procesA number of photographers are sing plants for cine and air films, and borne in an aircraft carrier, but in continuous printing machines for 35 mm. and 16 mm. cine films. many ships a photographer is reA trials and experimental section quired to have sufficient knowledge to be able to work completely on his is an integral part of the school, and own. He will have many varied tasks is available to assist establishments to perform, and his training has to with their photographic problems.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION?

Letters to the Editor Dear Sir.-1

enclose photo taken food, but we saw some good fun in

from this month's NAVY News "Can you do this," which has taken me back to 1902 when we were the first guns crews to put the 12 cwt. 8 lb. field gun over a wall 5 ft. high under the training of C.P.O. Sibley. It took eight men to do it at first, but within a week it took only four of us to put it over. Of course in those days we were only doing it for show. There were no competitions in those days, and we were at the old Agricultural Hall at Islington for three weeks, but the motto then was "Can we do it?"

-and we did it and did it well. Perhaps some of your readers will also have taken part in that year at Whale Island, if so, perhaps they would write to me. But we were just as good in those days as they are today. I have seen the competitions at the Olympia, but they never beat us at the drill and time and accuracy.

JOHN LONG. Pen. No. 9414. ON, 185854.

PS-1 joined the N.tvv in 1895 as a boy in the old Boscawen at Portland. We never had much money or

the Royal Navy.

Count So-Vile Dear Editor.-As an ex-Naval nursing sister, I am an avid reader of the NAVY News and, as yet, have not missed one issue. All the articles are interesting, especially the Command News Section, and that brings me to Fleetwood's contributor "Count SoVile."

His articles are amusing and informative, but lurking in the background there seems to be some sort of challenge, but I can't think of what!

I have heard of him scores of times since I left the service! I met him on three occasions and even danced with him once, when he was serving with H.M.S. Danzie in the Far East in 1940, and as he took my arm to lead me on to the dance floor. I had the feeling that I was being led to the scaffold.

I was once told how he came by the nom-de-plume. but unfortunately I have forgotten. and all my friends in the hospital are interested in this finding out about the Count So-Vile.

SISTER ANNA.

to attend. Secretary, Mr. J. V. Hogg. formation of the Submarine Old 13 Stratford Grove Terrace, Heaton, Comrades' Association at Devonport Ncwcastle-on-Tync. The list below in 1931. This argument is a bone of gives the names and addresses of the contention amongst older members of secretaries of the other branches:- the S.O.C.A. and one in which I canPlymouth: Mr. i. Muir, 6 Lucas Ter- not join, being a comparative newrace, Prince Rock, Plymouth. comer-1926. I remember at the first dinner I organised, when I took over Medway Towns and District: Mr. W. the no less a person Sadleir. B.E.M.. 18 Rainham Road. than Secretaryship, Admiral Sir C. Little said we Chatham. Kent. were the Senior Branch. If. through West Riding: Mr. R. G. S. Reade. the columns of this paper, some old 20 Rockwith Parade, Eccle Hill, submariner can give authentic details, Bradford 2, Yorks.

I should be grateful, We hope to welcome back to our South East Kent: Mr. M. T. Fowler. next 31 Thornbridgc Road, Deal, Kent. ranks Rear-Admiral year Portsmouth Branch Australia: Mr. W. Briggs. 46 Nichol- "Shrimp" Simpson, who has now This branch meets every fourth swallowed the anchor and is settling son Street Crows Nest, Sydney, dn in the wilds of Cornwall, but is Monday of each month at the New South Wales. at present in New Zealand visiting his British Club, at Copnor Legion H.G.M. 8 p.m. The honorary secretary and farm there. treasurer, Mr. I. Chapman. of 9 Our members remain fairly constant BI'Db plyniouth Ncttlecombc Avenue, Southsea, will but I would like to see some new be pleased to answer any queries MAY I, through the columns of the faces. For your Annual Subscription NAVY Naws, convey to all members of 5s. a year we offer a dinner, at from intending members. of the other branches of the Sub- which you will meet old boatmates London Branch marine Old Comrades' Associations, and be able to swop yarns good and The Annual Children's Party, open our warmest greetings from Plymouth. had, experiences and, above all, and wish them best wishes to all members' children tinder 12. for the comradeship. will take place on Saturday. January New Year.

I Can any old submariner recall when 14, at the Surrey f.ivern. from 3.15 After the excitement of our Annual anti".iihm trifle measures comprised a until 6.45. Early application for Dinner things are very with :i hc.ising line made in quiet at rating tickets (If-) is requested. Mr. \V. S. present; not that we remain inactive, the form of a cssbo's loop, which Shcrrington. Chairman of the Build- Our monthly meetings recently have was intended to lasso a submarine's ing Committee, is keen to remind been well attended, and after the busj- periscope and then connect it to members that the Building Fund ness of the evening has been com- hawser and pull her to the surface? should, with the help of bring and pleted we usually adjourn to the bar A cutter was piped away in which was buy sales, donations, and a raffle or of the local HO. of the Royal Naval a rating armed with a blacksmith's two, soon grow into a most imposing Association, who have graciously hammer with which to smash the pensum of money. the Fund, to pros ide placed a room at our convenience for scope glass. These methods are the London Branch with a permanent our monthly meetings. At this junc-' authentic as they were actually done by two of our members, to whit. home, was started in February, and ture I would like to bring to the is now in the neighbourhood of ÂŁ150. J notice of any old submariner that we "Bill" Sykes and Ted Parsons-shades I of Asdtcs and depth charges!' Life The General Meetings are held on II meet at 8 p.m. on the last Thursday in subs, in of the month at the H.Q. R.N.A., those days must have been the first WCd'tL'sdiv of every month at the Surres I ,sern, tear the Tube Granby Barracks, Devonport, and1 very placid. new members are always welcomed.

I. MUIR. Hon. Secretary.

Station at Kcnnington Oval, I At the London dinner recently, one I 8 p.m. Those contemplating mem-!

Attic Suttill, apbership may obtain details and of our members, Navy News for information from the honorary patently put the cat amongst the ' FlED ADVERTISEMENTS seretary-treasurer. Mr. P. W. Elliott, pigeons by producing a lapel badge 23 North End Road. West Kensing- J he had had made at the time of the . that bring ~to ton, London, W.14.

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East Anglia Branch This Branch is unique in that its rules permit membership to Active Service Submariners who live in East Anglia. and in that honorary membership is open to wives and sweethearts of its members. Its badge, too, differs from the Association badge as its design is based on an "S.' Class submarine with the words, "Eas: Anglia." beneath the gold circle Another claim to uniqueness ma'. well be that this branch boasts the oldest member, Mr. C. H. Elliot. of 127 Eustace Road, Ipswich. He was born June 24, 1866. and served as a C.E.R.A. in Holland Boats. The branch is fortunate in that it keeps in touch by the simple expedient of mutual visits with the submarines which visit H.M.S. Ganges, and its links with H.M.S. Dolphin are provided through the medium of the Submarine Liaison Officer at Shotley.

The East Anglian Branch will be extremely pleased to welcome, as joining members, any Active Service Submariner who lives in the area.

General meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at the Oxborrow Hotel, St. Peters Street.

Ipswich. Mr. A. A. Betts, honorary secretary, of 14 Royal Hospital School, Holbrook. Suffolk, will be pleased to answer questions from those seeking membership.

North Eastern Branch The Annual Dinner-Dan:e Reunion was held on November 26 at the Crown Hotel, Newcastle, It was a most vital and invigorating occasion.

Cdr. D. Cameron. V.C., who represented the retiring president. Admiral Fawkcs, was the principal guest.

Among the other guests were the Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle.

Mr. J. T. Fletcher. of Messrs. Cammdl Lairds. and Mr. R. Morters. of the Doily Mirror, A telegram from Admiral Fawkes wishing members a successful and enjoyable Reunion. was read, and the Chairman. Mr. M. Robinson, proposed the toast of the Submarine Servize. Cdr. Cameron. who responded, gave a brief review of Admiral Fawkcs' world tour and a survey of events of submarine interest.

The Vice-Chairman. Mr. C. H. Ridky, proposed the toast of "Our Association," to which Mr. P. Ryan. VicePresident of the London Branch, replied. The dance which followed was eminently successful, and provided a friendly setting to a wonderful evening.

Meetings (business and sorial every alternate month) are held on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in the Hotspur Hotel. Percy Street.

Newcastle. All submariners, when in the north-east, are cordially invited

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l\ sl'I II 't espeiiriens srh gliders. balloons and airships. as itnon, as we know it today. can he said to have started in December. 190 . when, in the United Stales, ill.: Wright

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Prom that time we entered upon a period of ..pid and :ontinuous dc which still continues, selopment. although it was 1908 before the Adshowed real interest in miralty icr orrautical matters when they, sent 4. apt. H. H. Bacon to France to rePort on the international air races at Rheims.

At this tim,. however, the main '.45 .1 interest was in lighter-than-ail iir.ichines. because of their load-carr ing apacitv. their range and their .ihi!ir to adjust their speed to thai of the with which thes

fleets soul, he equired to operate in time of war With this in mind it was earls in 190' that small \ri Section was added t

to the Stall and that a stint it L35.UOtI ss is included in the Nas ii Istiinates for 191)9-1(1 for the speciti, purpose of building a rigid airship. ]he order' was placed with Viker' Sons and Maxim in May. 191)9. arid the airship. 512 feet long and 4M ?r in eir:umt ercnce, was taken on its preliminary trials exactly 1wi later.

Offieiall known is '\o. I R h u t Naval An ,hip.--unolliciali christened l.i fly." she gave coon tenancc to the obvious jokes by has mg to be returned to her shed for moditi:ations and being rendered a total wreck in September of that year when caught ii a cross wind on being hr titight out to bet mooring once again.

At this there was .i tern lI ,ir loss of official cnthusi.isrrr: the Air Section was drsb.nnrdd .,lid for sonic time iiltCrest was alive only kept by amateur keenness such as that shown during lOll by (dr. Schw ann. who. at his own es,pcnse, espe: irriented with floats and gas-bags atrahed to an Asro biplane. On Nosember IX he sucecded in taking-off from the sea but crashed on landing.

Meanwhile an offer was rude to the Admrralt . illiough the Royal Aro Club. which would enable a small number of oflieer', to learn to fly: one member was prepared to lend two 1-arman machines and another to instruct. There were over 200i s oIrrrricr s and, of these. 'hr cc

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aird Marine officers formed and the Inst t1 inrg-bo.it trade :her; Ships to .ict as seaplane carrels the first course at Iiastchurh in appe.i; .111cc, were urgentl needed. In September.

March. 1911.

1914. a mcrchantrnan was converted for War Preparation All qualified after six weeks instruCand rcn.umed the Ark Royal. She H the end of 1911 German naval could c,irr tion and eventually the Admiralty ten planes and these could was already a threat and expansion was to the tw persuaded buy he launched h trollc from the foremachines and to send twelve ratings a list of requirements, in the event of tstk as in the Hermes. 'three crosswar, were drawn up. These included to form the nucleus of a flsing sehi'oI channel steamer,. the I rnpress.

'PL' anon front a floating base, recoil- I .riad ne Additional aircraft consist ing ut 411C avid H is ier.i. each t ' hold rr.trssa flee ult errerim 5 Is .111k] pun ship- four Bleriot monoplane and two Shu' 4%Ci C taken irs er and p rig, detection of su hni,ur i nes ;all(] sci tw in -engined biplanes were added .. nnt lire: the l-.L \l niiiitcfields. and gunnery spotting the establishment later, Packet I'u'.ut the Ben-Ms -( r.c dmretion. and the of enemy bombing and more attention was More given Oftensise Action to the problem of operating with and harbours and installations. It was left from ships of the fleet and in De:em- to Lieu). H. A. Williamson. a subFrom the commencement u'I hiistnlrmarine otlicer who had learned to fly. ties the enemy, was not :rlli'ssed tir her. 1911. Lieut. Samson. in a Short to suggest that ships at sea might he rest in pc.ice ;and raids were . a biplane, took off from a landing platwith cu,-lb hu'nihs, fused to out on his airship sheds at ( form built on the forecastle of H.\1 u'lu'grue .4 .u depth I 55 CutS the tee:. and Dusseldorf by three squadrons Africa. when at anchor at (hi ham or rgrrr.tl 'dep:h chit ge" He made a safe descent :tlu'rrgsidc. front open fields in the ( )rr the recommendation of a tech- operating using flotation bags lashed to the nical sub-committee of the Ostend-Antwerp .area.

Committee wheels, but it was not until the folFinally three Avros with h.p. of Imperial Defence the Royal I-lying lowing year that the first c ii seaplane eltis err engines, dropped - Corps, a single service with Naval Gnome bombs on the Zeppelin works and Military Wings, came into being " at I'riedrichshafen after a 250-mile Rrnal Warrant, dated May 13 by across flight mountainous 1912. A Central 1-lying School. administered by the War 0)11cc. was doing considerable damage because established at tJnavon and the mum- of the inflammable nature of the airn'rr was to train a central pool of ships . . . ... ,.......'the oft cnsrs ;and dirt',' ui.I V.' :against null. tue and ---------------------------------". navy available for use with either the teppelin continued to he suc:cssful and I light Sub-Lieut. P. A. J. Sers. ice, R.N.A.S. This was never fully accepted by Warneford was the first the Admiralty who considered that pilot ill wn the V.fur his dcric --tin rule snouiu ru,' ante 10 call on Naval G6 is available only through otiicers who could fly and not mere on it from ll.x5 feet over Ostend.

Attacks on the U-boat pens at Zeepilots. A Naval Flying School was set BERNARDS to whose specification Ostend were not as up at Eastchurch and the "Royal brugge and 1-Ring Corps--Naval Wing" soon be- successful, however, because of the it was specially prepared and is came known, at first unofficially hut negligible damage that a 100-]b. bomb I later officially, as the "Royal Naval could cause. " .,stir Scryi:c." ideally suitable for Winter wear, There was also pleunr of work for l he Air Department at the Admir- the R.N.A.S. in the Mediterranean as it does a warm . ills. was re-established. a chain of where the Ark Royal. with a compleproviding really stations was seven planes, provided su.'.rplane established merit of and exceptionally smart uniform. along the south and cast coasts, and gunners spotting, photographic a cruiser, H.M.S. naissance and Hermes. was coin\ infantry support for r serted to act as parent ship to tss,n the earls. stages of the (iallipofi camThe cost of orders may be sc.rplancs. paign.She was withdrawn in June, '" .\t this time there was renewed in- 1915, because her lack of speed made 'Iciest in lighter-than-air craft, and her very vulnerable to the submarines charged to a credit account for I 'C'. cmi small airships were acquired. whi:h were becoming more and more settlement by monthly Admiralty his did not mean that no attention active and was replaced by the Ben' as paid to the "\ development of M-(hree. allotment or Bankers Order, if it is ncavier'than-air machines and newAttacks on enemy lines of corn:jeas for mounting guns and dropping municrution were called for and railnot desired to pay cash, not were tried out. It was during way lines and yards were bombed iris period that seaplanes with fold- though with no marked su:cess wings, were first built and that one .rrrsc f thc sm -1 bombs used. It \ Place YOUR ORDER for a G6 ias launched from a tra;kway on the rising-till deck of the Hermes.

At the Naval Review at Weymouth Heavy Serge Suit today and prove r 1912 successful flights were made for yourself that there is no Serge 'rn a platform built on the \ Hihernirm with the ship 'inter way at ten knots, but it like G6 HEAVY SERGE. Ioi until the Spithead Review in Jul. 1'114. that the possibilities of the ness *11M were first clearly demonstrated Royal Naval Air Service been recognised as a separate sers ice 1:1 Iris I. 1914, with an establish' Royal \.uurz! Itizlvr.s anti ()utfi::er.s uneint of 2 seaplanes. 39 aeroplanes airships. 128 ofll:ers and 700 ratings tilt]. on July 20. thes gave the first 6-9 QUEEN STREET, PORTSMOUTH puhli exhibition of forrni:rtiinn 11 irre .'se: the assembled ships it Spithc.ud.

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others. inside and outside the comn ill support and benefit frotti N s\

".t, rfrer one such h,'nthrrnir , ml ht Squad.-( dr. R. Bell-Daiic, ",.it the second R.N.A.S. Victoria Cross by his landing single-seater Nicuport Scout and rescuing the pilot of a plane who had been shirt down behind the enemy lines and was in imminent danger of being taken prisoner by a cavalry patrol.

This campaign saw the first torpedo launched from the air, by l-light-(dr.

C'. H. K. Ldmonds from a height of fifteen feet at a range of 300 bards against an enemy supply ship in the Sea of Marmora. s;orung a direct hit and dectro ins it. Cdr. Samson tried out the first 500-lb. bomb and tried to set lire to the scrub round the Turkish positions by dropping a twenty gallon drum of peirol injected by an explosive charge, but this was less successful because of wide dispersion of the liquid on impact.

An indication of the nas. igational problems of these earls dabs is gisen by the plane that made the longest non-stop :ross'country flight of 401) miles h accident. I-is. e planes set off to fly from Imbros to Bucharest. a distance of 3I() miles. I:ur arrived safely but the fifth, lost in a thunderstorm, eventually landed at Ismail in Russia.

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The First World War Mobilised with the Fleet, the pniruic CHATHAM. DEVON4ORT WEYHead Office: MOUTH PORTLAND, FALMOUTH. MrLFORD ;,,lc of the Royal Naval Air Sers-iec HAVEN. GRIMSBY. WETHR8Y. LONDONI was to he the air defence of Gre.!

HARWICH i DERRY. HELENSBURGH, ROTHESAY, ROSYT}-4.

I3ritarrr as the Royal Flying ('orrs was to accompany the Army overse.is. .DUNERMLiNE. iNVERGOROON. GIBRALTAR, ESSEX pre In the early days this was to take pre-cedenee over the purely naval role. It ARBROATH. ARBROATH. ABBOTSINCH. ANTHORN I cuvpnunnv OO'J was not an onerous (GLiNTON. BRAWDY, KETE. task, however.

P4ELSTON. and there was time to study the prob' CORSHAM AND WORTHY DOWN M.brt of lb. I.N.T.A. 1cm'. that were and to reetifs I some of the morearising obvious deti:iencies.

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tnnued along the same lines as helore until seaplanes and airships helped in the escorting of the German High Seas Fleet to its surrender in Scapa Flow in November, 1918.

Naval officers now had RAt'. ranks and titles hut, on the grounds of economy, they were still permitted to wear .heir naval uniforms.

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the first solution was to build ternthe weather porary platforms on decks of cruisers from which light could be flown, single-seater planes the first such flight was made in June. 1917. by Plight-Cdr. F. 3. Rut land in a Sopwith Pup from H.M.S. Yarmouth, and on August 21 I' light Suh-Lieut. B. A. Smart flying from r he same ship. operating with the I ight Cruiser Squadron in the North Sea, shot down a shadowing Zeppelin. cruisers were Twenty-two light taken in hand for so fitting, in spite of the fa:t that flying off involved the ship turning into wind and steaming at full speed. lo overcome thus dufiieulis. platforms were built along the turret guns of battleships so that the turrets only needed to he turned into wind. On October I. 1917. Ilight4'dr. Rutland made the first ascent from H turret of H.M.S. Repulse and eight days later made another flight from y turret.

All battleships were now fitted with turret platforms and carried two &,pwith Pups. But these planes were only sing le-seaters and, their mission cornpkted. had to land in the sea and wait to be picked up.

oil her -toot deck using rro!le At first these trolleys were dropped when the plane was airborne but later were arrested and held by a buffer arrangement at the end of the deck.

Although two days after the Battle of Jutland a Short seaplane, carrying a pilot and in ohscrscr. was sueesshe ( .impania. fully launched from she was not with the (urand I leet on that occasion. Except for a rectornaissance flown from the Engadune. with Admiral Beatty's operating battle-cruisers, aircraft played no part in this. the last engagement between large fleets of battleships. 'the next c.irrrcr ii come unto nrrs'rorr a.is the I noons. etinserred u h.urtle-cruiser arid guserr a from flight deck 228 feet long and fifty leer forward of her bridge. Her speed wide of thirty knots enabled heavier planes out inc pro o.cuul Oi 10 OC flown ('II. flying-on still remained unsolved. On 3. 1917. Squad.-('dr. F. H. August t)unning made the first deck landing in a Sopwith Pup but repeating the experiment two days later he burst a tyre and was lost over the side. Later a flying-on deck was constructed aft, with elementary arrester gear and a rope buffer to prote:t the bridge. It is to note that after five interesting Early Carriers further reconstructions it was May. before she was eventually' Until 1915 all ships which had been 1945. converted for flying purposes had scrapped.

The Argus. which started life as the been designed purely as parent ships Italian merchantmarr to seaplanes hut, in that year. another uncompleted Isle of Man passenger vessel, the Conic Rosso. was now, given an unVindes. was given a 64-foot long restricted flight deck sixty-eight feet dc:k forward so that she could oper. wide stretching 550 feet from stem to ate lighters as well as seaplanes and, stern but, like the I-uruous. was never on November 3. 1915. the first ascent used operationally' during the war. lit

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sshnn.h the R \ .ic.ns inn operated and the stories connec:ed with their searches for ornmerce raiders and the part they plareI in the ultimate destruction nil the hidden in the tipper Konig.sherg. reaches of the Rufigi river. would till a volume lkselopmen( In spite of what had been achiescd it soon became apparent that planes with greater speeds and higher rates of climb were necessary to deal elEelively with the tcppclins, and planes capable of carrying heavier booth loads to deal with the U'hoats. this. in its turn, would require a reorganisation of administration within the Admiralty and a concentration on

the design and production of a limited number of tspes.

In 1916 the R.N.A.S. was freed from its task of home defence and full attention tuiild he devoted to its primary role of operating with the fleet.

Oil January 31. 1917. the post of Fifth Sea Lord. responsible for aviation affairs, was established and Com' modore (. SI. Paine was the first to be appointed. At the same time the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet set up a committee to consider the problem of the operation of aircraft from ships at sea.

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Pegasus soon followed. In each case, whereas the seaplane hangar was aft, the lighter hangar was forward and she was fitted with a sliding roof so that the planes could be lifted direct on to the de:k, iving the beginnings of the lift principle embodied in all modern carirers.

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End of the R.N.A.S. Meanwhile, in part due to the competing cl.inms of two separate services on an extended aircraft industry. the enemy began to draw rapidly ahead in the Quality and performance of his machines. A committee headed

by General Smuts reported on this problem towards the end of 1917 and as a result the Royal Air Force came into being, by Order in Council, on April I. 1918. with a separate Air Ministry csp'nnsnhlc for all air affairs. (c many conOperations .ng.nIins

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confusion was Unfortunately the not limited to uniforms but ccisted at all levels so that the Nas y was coon complaining of the poor quality the pilots and observers allocated work front carriers; not without -c.ison when, during a fleet exercise fleet of fishing boats could he re'nrtcd as a squadron h.ittlcships.

As a result of continued represen1.1 on .acommittee under lord S.u lisbury in 1921 c ,'nnnnnnclr(tel that nip to 70 per cent. nit it sea should he Naval ollicers ittachcd to the RAE. and holding dual rank. In April of that year also. the first course of six nasal officers commenced training as observers at the RAE. School of Nasal ( nm'nnper aOon. I .ec-on-Soient, and subsequent courses s t a r t e d at six-monthly inter', at',.

Their lis ring .nci'nnnmn'J,ntinnri %%;a,; in Wykeharn Hall. now the nitlices of Flag Officer Air (Home). and flying was done iii seaplanes or flying-boats from the slip-way'. For early courses so few- air.raft were available that thirty-five hours' flying was as much as most observers could get and officers under instruction are reported to have raced each other to get a seat in a plane.

Nasigatnniri .inmnnig flights were of about five hours duration, and it is said that the flying-hni.ur pilots had been doing the same trip so often that, like the North Sea fishermen, they had developed a sixth sense for funding their way and relied upon it (Continued on page II)

TRAINERS

MANUFACTURERS AND

The confusion of ranks and uniforms carried over into the post-war period so that when the Vindictive went to the Baltic in 1919 there were no fewer than eight types of uniform to he seen in the Wardroom Ro il Navy. Royal Marines, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Royal Naval Air .Service. two different types of Royal Air l'orce, Army with Pilots Wings, and the new light blue Royal Air Force.

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there were ing-on trials whi:h. as only forty, major and ninety minor crashes in 500 landings, could claim to he successful.

Other conversions during 1917 were the Vindictive and the Eagle. At ihe same time a contract was plazed with Armstrong Whitworth for the first carrier to be built as such to be called and H.M.S. Hermes.

The Eagle Hermes were not ready' for launching before the end of the war and their completion was delayed until after the Argus trials. As a result of these they were fitted with the now generally accepted "island" on the side.

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Other Developments New types of aircraft had come into service: the Sopwith Cuckoo. with an engine of between 300 and 4(5) h.p.. was designed to carry, an 18-inch torpedo and flying boats to carry a crew of four were built.

These last were successful in attacks on surfa:ed U-boats with bombs and were responsible for the first air-sea rescue operations, often having to taxi home across the North Sea because they could not take off with the increased load.

In an endeavour to increase the range of flying boats. Cdr. Porte developed a float fifty-eight feet long by sixteen feet wide, to be towed behind ships at speeds up to thirty-two knots. Cdr. Samson saw the possi' possibility of using these for launching fast fighters under way at sea, but were not they ready operationally until 1918. by which time carriers had solved the launching problem.

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January 12. Annual General Meeting at Headquarters. All Navy types welcome at Headquarters on Friday evenings.

Haaiit. January 3, Annual General \tccting.

J.iniary 8. Quarterly Church Parade at St. Faith's Church.

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION

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\( )l. look in the current Diary. on pages 26 and 27, you will there sec listed "AREA No. 14.

Labour. sliih looks alter employART I AND." and beneath that bold ment and pensions matters. Interhc.tli:g the names of six branches at i branch visits are encouraged as a Belfast. Bangor, Nctmn.:rdc. Col-I means of exchanging views and ideas. eraint. I'ortado%n. and !at, but ccr and the Area Council. meeting thrice tainis not least. Dublin. yearly at a different branch each tike I opsy. the Irish Area "just time, is a forum at which views can sure he expressed on every problem which growed." and no one can be when, how, or where it started. What arises in a live and active Associanumerous we do know is that out of ton.

To those Irishmen now in the branches, strong and weak, of the of the Submarformer R.N.0.C.A. i Service, we wish them a prosperous and of the naval New iners' Association, Year, and happy commissions. section of the British Legion, there b all other Naval visitors to the scrv and two large shores of Erin. north or south of "the remain today financially sound branehe, at Belfast . Border," we would say "Please visit and Bangor; two good branches of the nearest branch of the R.N.A. average .,e and strength at New There a true Irish welcome will and Dublin; and two await you. tov.narjs branches at Portadown and Coleraine. about whose financial and numerical strength ye on the Irish Area Council are soiitv.liat worried, though we 'I HF I'Ol.to I NC is a brief history have no qualnis whatever about the o the Edgware Branch. handful of staunch supporters of the Originated in Novcmbçr, 1937. by Association who ni.inage to keep Mr. Jones.

Accepted as a fullythose branches alive. formed branch of R.N.O.C.A., with seem accounts it would 13% all Mr. Jones as first Secretary, and that our situation on this side of the Lieut.-Cdr. M. \l. Bright as first Vicesmaller scaleSea is-if on a Irish President. The efforts of the messno different from that of any other mates were successful in the purchase Actual numbers are things of a Standard, w bach was dedicated area about which only the brave or the at the St. Lawrence C hurch. Idgv.arc very stupid dare to speak categor- (of H;andel oil Ma 28. 1939. icaIl. 1.et us say rather that whereas I at which over L(KM visitors from the Commander Parker. the Admiralty many branches attended. being enterLiaison Officer, in his recent detailed tamed afterwards to tea and enterreview of :areas arid thea: potential tainment at the Drill Hall. Deansstreneths. considered that we here brook Road. made possible h the of pulling in i kindness of the ('.0. 'The outbreak of should b capable we 2.000-3,000 members, in fact hostilities saw the rcc.ill to Sep. ice have only about a third of that of many messmates. which necessituthere we again, appear ed the appointment 01 others to fill potential. But to be well up with the national aver- the vacant positions in the branch. we Needless to say, spare no i Mr. G. W. Cook accepting the Secreage. cifori to recruit new members, but taryship. the position he still holds. the going is hard, particularly as Ire- It is interesting to note that not one land as a whole is a "distressed area" meeting was missed during the whole in the employment sense of the term. . h During 1941. a Sports However, our efforts do not appLar to I ).L5 was run to raise funds for a have been all in vain. In 1954 the bcnesolcnt fund, this event was run National Council decided that the annually till the cessation of hostiliIrish Area should he represented on (ties, which brought the fund to over the Council. and its representative £200. A Comforts' Fund was corndoes now attend the regular Council mcn:cd. the first in the district, and Meetings in Admiralty. This recogni- over £180 was collected at their Lion of our area has been greatly headquarters, and tip to July, 1940.

350 parcels of woollens were sent to appreciated.

Many of you will have expected to individuals, and 4 crates of hospital the of --the see name Londonderry woollens to Service hospitals. escort base of war-time fame. now Among the members of the branch Base Combined Air; Sea the Training are two founder members of the of H.M.S. Sea Eagle-prominent i Association, the President, Cdr. R. amongst our local branches. In fact J Say. O.B.E.. R.N.V.R., being the first there is no branch in 'Dcrry for the I Secretary of the RNBT that I reason somewhat surprising Wishing you all a very happy and practically no cx-Nasal men reside in prosperous New Year. the city or its environs. Hence the branch is at Colerainc, some 30 miles inland front the naval base.

Again. Larne has a harbour much THE ANNUAL Dinner and Dance used by escort vessels during the wa', held on Frid.i'.. December 9. arid war, but despite many enquiries we attended by over 200 members and simply have not yet found enough their wives.

Amongst the distinguished members to start a branch there. visitors were the Admiral SuperinThe operative word here is vol tendent and his wife. Brigadier unteer." It was decided in 1940 by Clarke.

Ml'., and the chairmen of Sir Winston Churchill. and reafthe various local organisations. firmed by Earl Attlee in 1946. the National Service Acts should not apply to Ulster. As the Southern p Irish chose to leave the Empire. and as we in Ulster have had to fight to remain in it. we feel that the decision to exclude us from the National Service Acts is bad on every ground. particularly since it weakens our claim to be equal in every respect, in war or peace, with you in Great Britain. But it does mean that esei Ulsierman (and Ulsterwoman for that matter). who joins the Andre dot's so as a volunteer. It means, ha steady trickle of new recruits to the R.N.A. in Ulster, particularly in th.

Belfast and Bangor areas. Many of your readers still st-rs ing will recall (happily we trust), their visits to I Bangor Ray. and to the Airport I Quay at .Sydenham. Belfast. Both the Bangor and Belfast branches regularly entertain the crews of tIM. and I sr'4.

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Pensions work, too, is actively carried out in this area, and we are fortunate in having some es-Nasal men tin the staff Of the local Ministry

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INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

LEWISHAM

Patron: H.M. The Queen

'I HE CLUB Annual General Meeting ssas held on Wednesday, December 14. when the main business of the evening was the presentation of the accounts up to the end of August. i'he meeting was honoured by the presence of our President, RearAdmiral J. Figgins, C.B.E.. who personally proposed a vote of thanks to the Honorary Treasurer, who had assured the meeting that the Club was beginning to find its feet. He appealed to all members to pull their weight, rather than leave it to the few active shipmates, and pointed out the great potential of ex-Naval personnel in the Lewisham area who had not yet been gathered into the fold. He also appealed to all members to broadcast the advantages of our Association and Club. The meeting was conducted in great harmony.

The Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday.

January 18, commencing at 8.15 p.m., when the election of officers for 1956 will take place. Will all members do their utmost to attend this important meeting.

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Speeches were made by the Chair- to the Reunion at the Festival Hall. man of the National Council, Mr. A. where another splendid evening was Legge, the President of the branch, had by all. We must definitely conCapt. Colsillc. (ALE--- R.N., the gratulate the organisers for such a Chairman, Mr. Bright, and the marvellous show which does them the Reverend W. J. I'. great credit for all their good work in Padre Tregenna-Piggolt. Chaplain, R.N. producing such a spectacle. It is a Mr. Legge made an important show that no Naval rating should speech, which is here reported in full. I miss. We are now looking forward to "During the year that has elapsed December 17, when we visit the ice since your last Annual Dinner, the I Show at Wembley.

An open welcome is extended to R.N.A. has moved forward with some determination.

The membership all ratings, serving or otherwise, who shows a steady increase, no fewer happen to be in Folkestone on the first than 30 branches being opened dur- Friday of each month, when we meet ins that period. The majority being at the Guildhall Hotel. Why not come in the North and Scotland, and one along for a pleasant evening? Information regarding this Branch will in Capetown.

'You may be aware of the fact be gladly supplied by the Social that theme are some 80 ex-Naval i Chairman. E. R. Smith, 5 ltradsione Associations in the country. It is the Avenue. Folkestone. hope of the R.N.'. that 'it will K-!

Possible for these associations to ROYSTON ,alhhu.ite. and so greatly enhance the I s.iluc of the R.N.A. to ex-Naval men I HEI IC) ALL! Royston alongside. in particular, and the community I From the sleepy country town of generally.

Royston in the county of Hertford"As you know the NAVY Nsws has shire we send the very best of wishes replaced Lookout as the official for a Prosperous and Happy New journal of our association, and I am I Year to all our shipmates of the sure that this has in sonic measure RN.A. and to all serving members been responsible for the added in- I of' the R.N. and R.M. terest in the R.N.A. We of Royston are very pleased "The popularity of the R.N..\. indeed with the NAVY NEws, and our among its own members has never shipmates are starting to look forward to their threepennvworth and state that it is worth every penny of it.

We have reached the halt-century of membership and are happy to ndrew Douglas S:.iinds'r. (hea,ia and Va aircester Park. l)it'd , report that we h.ive almost doubled our membership an the last three December 2, 4'5c years. 'this we lake to be a good omen been higher. This is evidenced by the tom the future of the R.N.A. We demand for seats at the recent me- should like to see every Naval type, union, where every seat was occupied, whether in Civvy Street or still servand many applications had to be I ing. a member of the R.N.A. There refused. Recently after sonic years of is something very satisfying to be able to go along to an R.N.A. meeting and search in London. Sussex. Kent and hear matelots' language spoken again a has been Surrey. property acquired at 2 Lower Sloan Street. S.W.I. to with freedom. More strength to the serve as a National HO. and rcsi- R.N.A. and to the RN. say I! We had a really- good time at the dential club. The National Council have decided that the name of the I Reunion and are now looking forward the next. We should like to thank property shall be 'John Cunningham Ito House' in honour of our illustrious the R.N.B.T., who came to the aid of President. We are in very good com- I one one of our shipmates recently and and with the minimum of panv. for the Association of Wrens I adequately, are in residence in the same street. fuss. We should also like to report whilst the R.M. Association are but a I that one of our old shipmates who short distance away in the other j has been desperately ill has turned the corner and is on his way to recovery direction. You will note that the Navy t now come between the Marines for i again. the Wrens. I suppose this was in- I Once again, good luck to all Naval types. Press on regardless Signing off. evitable!"

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FOLKESTONE SINCE OUR last report we have held two very successful socials. The first 55.1% on October 21. when we entertained our local shipmates from Deal.

On November 18 our friends from New Romney and E.ydd visited us.

These get-togethers with the various branches do. without a doubt, foster a spirit of comradeship and make many new friends.

On October 8 we took a coach load

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Shipmate H. C. Craft presented Havant Branch with a set of Steering Lights for use during meetings. 'the presentation was made as a mark of gratitude for the friendship and help he had found in the Branch when he joined it shortly after leaving the Service.

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HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARDS

TO ALL shipmates a Happy New Year and to all Branches a Prosperous one.

I'o Editor and Staff of NAVY bows we extend our best wishes for 1956 and congratulations for such a grand paper.)

I am glad to report increased attendances at Branch meetings including several new members, and at times the debating gets almost-out of hand However, we have a worthy and capable Chairman who can, and does, wield a lusty gavel.

In common with other organisations, we are engaged in extra activities at this time of the year. Saturday. December 10. we gave our children (and grown-ups!) their annual treat a visit to the pantomime and a tea party followed. This venture was voted better than ever, and thanks must go to the Secretary and his band of helpers for "Operation Smoothness." ihe Christmas Draw was held on December 17. when we saw faces which we would like to see more often at Branch meetings. The most important activity at the present time is the very great amount of work to be put in before a Dedication. On June 24. 1956, Hastings and St. Leonards Branch of the R.N.A. will hold a Dedication Service for its new Standard. This is in the nature of an advance notice, but all Branches will be officially invited to attend at a later date. Nevertheless, shipmates. mark thç date in red in your diaries for a trip to sunny. Hastings. I hope to give a reminder later on through this worthy paper. Naturally a venture of this kind needs a terrific amount of work, and to this end a sub-committee has been formed to deal with everything, The A.G.M. will be held on the first Saturday in January. From nominations it seems the existing officers will he voted en bloc. Things are going on smoothly and efficiently at Hastings, where all shipmates are welcome. at the Headquarters ('l.urence Hotel, BANGOR

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This was not in accordance with Branch Rules, so Nomination Forms for the new Committee were issued to all Members.

Some of our Members were guests at a Social Meeting of the Portsmouth and District Branch of the Burma Star Association, which was held in the L.A. Centre, Ililsea, on December 14,

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As I begin this, our first contribuion to the PORTSMOIJ'IH NAVY Ni ws. I realise more than ever 'efore how difficult it is to find a ords to do justice to the task of putting down in cold print the magriilacent work that a small body of .hripmates have done, to produce. sshat we proudly consider to be. a Branch second to none in the Association.

I have before me as I write, the Scrap Book." It is a large volume arataining countless cuttings from ewspapcrs. each of which high-lights -'me event of outstanding interest in air short history.

We value it greatly, because, by reading through its pages. we can recapture the memories of our early struggles, and

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then proudly recall how obstacles Public Pensions. and U was possible )A Great Victoria Street was enthat the subject would be discussed livened last month were overcome. by the members Closing the "Scrap Book." we can in the House early in the New Year. of H.M. destroyers visiting the port.

It has been decided not to hold a The high-light was the ceremonial look around at the results of our Contisued I row page 9 labours, our spacious premises monthly meeting in January, and for christening, and presentation of their far more than on the laborious cal- to assist the Palestine Police Its which contain our billiards room. the February meeting to be our ship's crest by Chief Petty Officers of culations of the trainee observers. of twelve Fairey l-latchers, com-plement H.M.S. Barossa. reading and rest room, committee Annual General Meeting.

The last leg home was always the twelve 1-isirey HI Fs and twelve We did not get the members we We thank the "Chiefs" for their rooms, a large kitchen furnished to Blackburn Darts was flown off to the enable us to cater for large numbers. had expected at our Annual Dance, very fine gesture. Their is greatly most interesting, back along the coast civilian airfield at Gaza and operan up-to-date bar with efficient staff, as the date unfortunately clashed prized, and we hope will continue to from Brighton with the starboard ated from there for about six weeks.

TV and piano. These are the with many other local functions. adorn our headquarters for many wing-tip only a few feet above the Much work was done but not a bathers on the beach. No one shot results of thc efforts of those stal- However, we are grateful for all the years. fired was in the seemed to mind in those days. anger; only casualty warts in the branch who would never good work put in by the Ladies' was a TAG. who received a bullet Committee. Those who attended deaccept defeat.

Formadoo of the Fleet Air Arm wound in a very fleshy spot when a Our first meeting convened in In 1924 the "Fleet Air Arm of the pistol being cleaned by an R.A.F. A NAVY resulted in five 1950. turning up.

NEWS wherever you may be from all Royal Air Fore," to give t its full sergeant was accidentally discharged. second meeting called a few weeks title, was established as a naval comBy now the threat of war was onc members of R.N.A Dorking later saw enough, but only just ponent of the R.A.F. but it was not more upon us and a large building arrive, to form a committee enough until 1937 that its administrative con- programme was put in hand I-our and so enable us to get started. trol passed to the Admiralty. ships. Illustrious, Victorious. I ormidin June last, From then on. regular meetings, held SINCE TIfF A two year take-over period was able and Indomitable were laid down first in the back rooms of hotels, and the branch has gone from strength to envisaged and although the change in 1937 and two more. Implacable later at the Sea Cadet Hall which we strength. Visits have been exchanged was complete by May. 1939, there and Indefatigable in the following were allowed to share, produced between several branches and the were still a few RAF technical year.

111051 ideas for raising funds, and here it StIdI iUflc1IUII nave an proved AFTER A stormy night in the Dock-, offi:ers'atrtd many N.C:os. and men The Second World War and After must be said, the ladies did all and enjoyable. This ssts particularly so yard. inspired by our Commonwealth left in maintenance crews for some more, than could reasonably have on the occasion of the sisit by Chat- friends (Melbourne). Christmas Day Thus it was that the Fleet Air Arm to come. years ham instructors.

Gunnery been expected. Without their entered upon the war that was to dawned bright and clear with an air of During this the The branch is housed at the Cheam period Courageous more than justify its existence as an help given so ssillingly. there expectancy. and Glorious, sister battle-cruisers to would have been no success story, of Social Club. North Cheam, and we Our routine included a carol service, the integral part of the Navy. hut not Furious, had been converted with meet on A most Friday evenings. that I ant convinced. a children's party and, of course, decks 700 feet yet fully developed or equipped for feet to long by eighty cordial invitation is extended all its mans ticks.

Christmas dinner.

Many serving men who read this wide but with the now typical How all thosc tasks were carried will recall with pleasure. I am sure. serving ratings who reside in Sutton.

Local acting chef (a leading engin- i "island." Various types of arrester (heam or Worcester Park, to join us many happy times spent at our cering mechanic in real life) basing his gear had been experimented with out are high-lighted h such events whenever they are on leave, as the attack (in Taranto on Novemefforts on previous experience of cook- until the present wire Headquarters. 14.M. ships visit Bansystem evolved, ber II, 1940. the sinking of the BisThe most popular of our social gor fairly often during the summer ing a chicken, produced two very iic and the war-time planes had been marck in May. 1941. and the attack months, and we have been privileged functions is the monthly dance, and cesslul turkeys by 1030. his main replaced I' 'lI%catthers" as fighters on the S:harnborst and (inciscnau in to extend a elcomc to ships' com- we have reason to beliese they are problem thereafter being to keep them and "I-aires Ill I s" for and spotting looked forward to h n1an. hot until the Channel in l-ehruarv. 1942; but panies to avail themselves of the eagerly required for dinner. reconnaissance. we must not forget the rninv less l'hc Ladies' Section can always amenities of our club. The fact that At 1100 all hands mustered. volunNaval was building restricted beactions nor the hours of a good muster on their meetsimple ews of the rapid developments that publicised they have a,ccptcd wholeheartedly produce tarily, in the fore-ends and routine II', ing with no ininiediate apgives us the greatest pleasure, and ing nights every other Thursday. carol service was conducted bs the and by the taking place a welcome for Rev. W. J. F. results which contributed so helps to make us feel that our efforts There is always lregcnna-Piggott. I his Washington Treaty so that no new parent to ul 1110 Wrens or ex-Wrens. It is hoped to short .ite S ictort-. have been worthwhile. pause, acknowledging the sig- I carrier was laid down until 1935. This largely Operations in the Pacific brought I am reminded that it was during take the children to the pantomime nificance of Christmas Day, was much was the Ark Royal of 22.001) tons. the war to a close.

Since then we have one spell of bad weather, history again this January. This is always a appreciated by all on board. launhd on April 13, 1937. She had had the operations in Korea and when the delightful event, and one of the as made, probably Following shortly afterwards came I a deck 8(W) feet long and ninety-four :arriers have further destranded liberty men of an aircraft highlights of the festive season, the Christmas dinner, accompanied by feet wide, and was fitted with three Malaya: veloped with angled decks and steam The A.G.M. will be held on Janu- the issue of beer. All our preparations lifts The old carrier at anchor in Bangor Bay used Ark Royal. still in catapults; aircraft have developed in when our new branch officers of the helicopters for a ferry service, carry- ,iry 6. previous days were justified in existence. was renamed the Pegasus power and take office. capabilities, and at least . this climax of the day. It was mug- and continued to he used for experi- one distinctive ing the men from one of our local new type, the heliAmong our forthcoming events is niticent. mental purposes. parks back to the ship. copter, has been produced and proved At 1430 seven children (five boys and I Our Social Committee see to it the first Annual Dinner-Dance. This this it often During period seemed its worth. that there are not many dull periods. is being held at the "Toby Jug." Tot- two girls) and one adult were delivered that, even in carriers, aircraft were 1 his deselopmen( continues, and social evenings, cinema worth, on March 10, and should be into our care. There was an initial set subordinate to other fleet require- no one can learIv foresee the future.

Frequent the of a of culminating year who had been evening shows, whist drives, dances, etc., help back when the "nanny" ments but active service was not alto- But a study of history indicates but the to keep things moving, besides keep- successful social actis ttles. expected prosed to he a titan. gcthcr absent. In 1929 the Courageous clearly that the 1-lect Air Arm will ii uth a swing. -----------------------was ordered from Malta to Jaffa at always maintain the Naval traditions ing alive the very friendly atmosphere party started children S games full speed with a battalion of Our vague ideas so marked at our gatherings. infantry of which it is so justly proud.

The less fortunate are not forgotwere not required, for they showed an in the interest Committee see to )N DECEMBER I. 1955, we held intelligent and lively ten. Our Welfare Old gambits such as it that any of our members taken to iur monthly meeting at 2100 hours thelI Bhtti'.TII re . ... hospital are sure of visitors, and a n the presence of shipmates Vice' penscope scrvcu 10 broad- A BRANCH of the above st-is stirted cases thu had been the Masterman, when found ship's of comforts taken 'resident. and they small parcel along.

Eng. Capt. tnsestig.tld dut ing is always well received. The widow of .N. (Rid.). and ('apt. Grant, D.S.O.. cast there was a riot! Duets conducted at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Portland. his term of as welfare officer for .N. (Retd.); Chairman, S. M. Pat- by children from different positions. on December I. the Weymouth Branch. one of our late members has expressed The meeting was opened by Mr. thanks for what we were able to do rick; Hon. Secretary. S./M. Taylor garbled conversation and cryptic mesA vote of thanks was to T. Flair, and was followed by the Mr. and Mrs. Sweet for proposed for her and her children when she National Council Committee. No. 7 sages were only part of the fun. refreshments. the formation of a committee. The fol- and also to Mr. Green for his published Area). Hon. Treasurer, S. 'M. Notlost her husband. long before they tired of this, for a lowing were elected to the offices addresses to We do not claim credit for our ingham, and Sports Secretary. S. SI. children were taken forward members. in the sea- shown: Chairman, T. W, Hair; vicewelfare work. indeed we consider it ovscy, in company of twenty-two series of children's films The chairman thanked all members our duty to do what we can to help members. The Chairman opened the men's mess. These of slapstick, good- chairman. R. Babb: secretary, R. Cole- for the grand send-off on the new venthose less fortunate than ourselves, fleeting, and the Hon. Secretary got natured humour and instructional man' treasurer, C'. F. Cotterall. ture. and hoped for more new members 'Tle chairman spoke of the ideals hut, we tell of our work in the hope if with a good start. Minutes of the animal stories, were much enjoyed. to collie along.

Then came the tea. A 2s. 6d. per and reasons for starting the branch, that it may perhaps be an inspiration last meeting and apologies. The with the and not to think of the Association as Eng.( apt. Maclennon, ret,, made a to some other branch to seek out any Hon. Treasurer got under way with head voluntary levy, coupled he Blue Pennant at the masthead. So Christmas "comforts" issue, enabled something for nothing, but as a means witty speech and, business being commember in need. the rest of the evening became a Before closing, I am sure that none me knew we were all right with him us to lay on an excellent tea of jellies, of assisting all ex-RN. personnel pleted. affair crackers, living on the island in welfare, sick social with old shipmates reof our 600-odd members and associ- for another month. The Sports Secre- trifles, cakes, sticky buns and old friendships.

The final thrill was a special visit by ness, unemployment, irrespective of newing ate members will mind if I record the tary had the smog in the mess deck cxMonthly meetings will h held every age. names of those early members who hat only Gloucester Branch. R.N.A.. Father Christmas, who, though lie also mentioned unfortunate month in the Royal Victoria Hotel. worked so hard, and to whom we all could not visit us on the last Thurs- periencing some difficulty in manipti' "c- conning conning tosser owe so much. Shipmates: George day of November. The committee of al rig a submarine a huge sack of toys, was cagcrls Bert he Children's Christmas Party, are Goldstein, Simpson. Frank Greenfield. Billy Tunnicliffe, Hughie well under way, and it appears that welcomed.

The distribution of presents caused Rutter. Bill Styles. I feel sure that the children are in for a good time afterward, these shipmates are deserving of fl January. great excitement. Shortly his own We have two skittle teams in the the children left, each with special mention. but that is not to say and of orange, and are armful toys. apple we do not the C.O.C A. they that appreciate grand League, doing his face. work being carried on at the present extremely well. Skipper Edmonds. of stocking. and a big smile on time by our present Secretary "Mac" the R.N.A. team sees that his men (1-. McBride). and Eddic Rohu to are in good form by reaching well 3, Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Phone 70863 mention only two of many who are down into his trousers pocket (not whether the one or to maintain, and imit's hard knowing right working Operate th.following OffIcial Express Services for Service Personnel every week-end On Wednesday evening. Denot). prove our standing.

NORTHAMPTON 21/Friday and Saturday cember 14. R.N.A. team played the LEICESTER 26/Friday and Saturday 'Old Contemptihlcs." and we showed rHE 1-lRsr Cadet, from the NOTTINGHAM ,, ,,,31/Friday and Saturday Dartthem that the spirit of the 9th Britannia Royal Naval ( ullege, SHEFFIELD ,., .., 36/3 Friday and Saturday the new DartNaval Brigade was still active, and mouth, will h joining ,,,,,, HUDDERSFIELD., ., , 40/6 Friday and Saturday THE SHERIIORNE Branch extends still remembered. R.N.A. won by one mouth Training Squadron early in BRADFORD , .................43/6 Friday and Saturday best wishes for 1956 to all Shipmates. for reorganisR.N.A. 305. "Old Contempt- January under the plans pin. , LEEDS , 43/6 Friday and Saturday particularly those of Area Four. ibles" 304. R.N.A.: S./M. K. Ed- ing the entry and training of oflkci OXFORD 15/,............... ...........

Friday and Saturday Through the courtesy and gener- monds 42. last ,e.ir. ihlcs": the Admiralty "Old Contempt announced by BANBURY ,, 17/6 Friday and Saturday in numosity of the Civil Lord of the Ad- Chum General Potter 41, Chum N. Cadets, These eighty-nine WARWICK , 20/Friday and Saturday the fast miralty. Major S. Wingfield-Digh) Clark 41. in will be embarked ber, COVENTRY 23/Friday and Saturday M.P.. who loaned the portable skittle in which and Venus, I R.N.A. the Mottoes: ("Engage frigates Vigilant BIRMINGHAM 25/Friday and Saturday alley, and provided the site, a success' enemy more closely"). "Old Con- they will spend one term at sea, living WOLVERHAMPTON .,,.,.,, 26/Friday and Saturday ful competition was held on Thc and out mess decks carrying to the wall"). on the ("Ba:ks STAFFORD ,.,,.,,,, 30/Friday and Saturday on Parade. Sherborne, Saturday temptibles" the practical duties of seamen. They ,, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME ,,, 32/6 Friday and Saturday December 17. return to the college in May, 1956, as MANCHESTER 38/6 Friday and Saturday The reference to Remembranc for four terms of techMidshipmen LIVERPOOL -.40/6 Friday and Saturday Sunday in the last issue should hav CONTINUES TO report steady pro- nical training, during which time they BRISTOL (Westbury, Trowbrldge and Bath) 17/6 Friday and Saturday read I.. Sea. Fred Bown, of ok sea for short periods to will return to well at We were represented gress.

Not Fridays READING (Basingatoke) , 11/submarine E.9. of profesthe annual Trafalgar Sunday parade further their knowledge ... 26/PLYMOUTH .,., ...

Friday and Saturday for the K.G.V. Fund, when the salute sional subjects.

DRUMBRIDGES,,, 21/6 Friday and Saturday who entered was taken by the Senior Naval Offier Finally, these Cadets, , -' -.

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19/6 Friday and Saturday in of eighteen Northern Ireland, Capt. A. C. Duck' the College at the age Not Fridays PORTLAND ,,. .., .,, 15/6 as of the Fleet [HE MONTHLY meeting was held worth, D.S,O.. D.S.C.. Royal Navy; May, will join ships S/3 SALISBURY ," Friday and Saturday of the Navy.

Royal in the Queen's Hotel, Inverkerthing, and by an even larger muster Sub-Lieutenants MARLBOROUGH ,,. ...

15/Friday and Saturday the the old scheme, Under training on Monday, December 12, 1955, at the British Legion's Remembrance 1$!SWINDON -' .,.

Friday and Saturday and Venus the Vigilant presided over by our Chairman, Mr. Day parade when Lord Brooke' Cadets joining .

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A. 0. Hawser. At this meeting we borough, Prime Minister of Northern i in the New Year would have gone to , 25/.,.

Friday and Saturday GLOUCESTER ,,, the Cadet Training had been H.M.S. beard that some headway Triumph, Ireland, took the salute.

LYDNEY .,, 27/Friday and Saturday for two terms before becoming the of of out made in our plea for revision We are always very proud Ship. , CHEPSTOW .., 27/6 Friday and Saturday in the Fleet.

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21/6 Friday and Saturday The Dartmouth Training Squadron, local M.Ps. (Mr. Clunie for Dunferm- and D. Walsh-on these occasions FrIday and Saturday CARDIFF 30/- formed on November 1 under Captain line and Mr. Hamilton for West Always smartly turned out, their bearAll these service* will a. the f.It.wMg cl,ie for c.wenience of Service Per~. LM. tevvcks, Fife), have been informed by the ing commands atlention and admira- J. E. Scotland, DS.C.. RN., will also Street: LM 5.rr.c*s. IMèc*m Got.; Stanley £i.onv; H.F.U. Ys at 5.p* So.l.es' Home CON Quees include the destroyer CarTon and the Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, tion. *4. for N,M,&ExCeNoeL 14.MS. PSomo; A.AO.C., H.is.. Barracks; Coet.oen Hems.; *.d bin, F.rehom.

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H.M.S. UNDAUNTED

A (iRlAi deal of water has passed through the condensers since our last contribution. Now, with the fires out and most of the Ship's Company enosin Christmas leave, the time has come to review the events of the last six months.

In early May. Undaunted returned to Portsmouth from an operational cruise in the Med. to give deferred Easter leave. The summer term was therefore short but sweet. After pay inc our respects to the Squadron in lortiand, we sailed for Falmouth. carrying out a considerable number of runs over the Talkrnd measured mile on the way. Though there was a scarcity of lobsters at Polpcrro, there was a good harvest of "Oggies" at Falmouth. Another feature of the very pleasant week-end spent there was a cc icket match against a local team. An enthusiastic farmer lent his top field for the occasion and the barn served as pavilion. The farmer's herd (which. someone observed. was lwcnts-t%o strong) were both keen spectator And fielders. Noire of them all volunteered to umpire, but tlie made their pi escn felt in one Isi or another.

I hen up to tkrr with Brocklesby. where we ouk part in some interestA ing S exercises with the 3rd T.S. A heat wave coincided with the latter half of our visit and full advantage of this was taken at week-ends. The golden bcachcs were crowded with Undaunted and part at least of the legendary 20,000 surplus colleens.

Back to Portland br the 2nd U.S. rcgalt.i where the Miscellaneous and Firgirre R urrrr l)is isions distinguished thcnisdvcs by winning their respective races. There were some very close races and (after the Tribal Whaler) some very long swims.

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Children's P*~ Next year starts with a series of children's parties to be held by each mess. Warrior Block will entertain 120 orphan children from Nazareth House Services' Home. and the R.N. and R.M. Children's Home at These will be foltheir party. parties lowed by our Annual lull at the Ballroom on 31, Savoy January Ihroughout all these pleasures, however, a little thread of work will be and woven, although torpedoes depth charges may be forgotten during the leave period-oh! the final secure has gone, we're off, leave has started. A happy New Year to all members of the T.A.S. family whereever you may he, and may 1956 be a very, happy one,

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o A rc.ctlr was Cape Trafalgar. dropped on the water, I r,rd Nelson's signal was flown from the yards and an .rrnted guard tired a salute (the entire armament was not used for this, though reports of "broadside.' did appear in a national newspaper).

Home again, and sufficient time at Portland to play off the 1955-56 series of football league matches before Portsmouth.

With one sailing for result to come we have an excellent chance of retaining the shield for the second ',ear in succession. .\ few day ago we learnt that the ship had been awarded the Squadron Bowl Summer leave in Portsmouth. where for the year. unfortunately many who the ship was open to visitors during made to this contributions great Navy Days. Nine thousand in all success have been drafted within the visited the ship. 1 his was closely last month, but know they will be followed h D's. annual proud of this achievement. We wish Captain inspection, and it was something of them the best of luck wherever tiie a relief to sail south again in late may be.

A very succcs1ul Ship's ( on1pzin September.

Our autumn programme included Dance was held in the new N.A.A.F.I. 10 days at Gibraltar followed by an ballroom at the end of November. operational visit to the A.ores with Among the guests we were privileged Brockleshy and 11.51. S.'M. Series- to have Josephine Griffin. a J. Arthur chat. Here we were based on Ponta Rank starlet making her name in Delgada, the modern port of San films and television, and she kindly Miguel. and had many opportunities presented the spot and rattle prizes. of appreciating not the rr.it irral After receiving a bouquet on behalf beauty of the island but also the of Undaunted Miss Griffin was conkindness and hospitality of the Portu- fronted by an unexpected gift in the girese inhabitants. A football match shape of a blue balloon. The donor. between a combined Ship's team and a well-intentioned rating, insisted the island's champions resulted in a on paving homage with this unusual win for the sisitors. Other high-lights "'Oggte." of (tie isit were coach trips to the It) round off the social year in fine beauty spots, still unspoilt by tourists. shIv', the Ship's Company were guests and to magnificent pineapple planta- of the Reading Police at a football tions under acres of glass. We also in.iih and social on their home gave the European premiere of the ground. No effort was spared to film "Wichit" (borrowed from H.M.S. entertain 40 or 50 of the Ship's ComAlgonquin just before we left). When pany and their wives and we hope the time came we were cad to leave that this very happy association will the island--the Portuguese had made continue to flourish. During the year its feel very welcome; and at times we had managed to augment our their genuine respect and affection working hands ss i!h i score or so for their oldest allies was almost from this splendid force; it is with embarrassing conviction that we endorse the AmeriOn the voyage home from Gibral- can tourists outstanding impression tar we were proud to be the only ship "Your policemen are wonderful." in the Trafalgar area on the 105th Our association :15 .rdoptees of the anniversary of the battle. At twelve Borough of Barking, was gisen a noon a commemorative service was fillip when a contingent of the Bark' held in a position four leagues WNW h,. Tm.itnrng ittie Sea Cadets f rn

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ONE OF THE traditional Icaturcs of is the Annual life in H.M.S. Arid hristmas Pantomime, 1 his \car it was decided to open the Christmas of season with the presentation 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mmi1is 4. iri1Ipau, Il.\1_'s. & i,djuiited (Naval version), and the first performance, before a children's audience, We wish him luck in Ship Undaunted paid us a visit earlier ll.%l.S. Osprc. was held on the afternoon of Saturhis in the year. lhcy, too, were gaintull day. December 10. time nameAnother loss to us, but this emplo>ed-the ship's bell and .\., itsir:il. the audience took a very i that ot so after years. brightly. twenty-five plates have never shone :ictms e part in the affair, and the Her H.M.S. distinguished Nightingale.

Soon after Christmas we sail for wicked witch had the greatest diffiRo\th for the annual refit. Hog- career as a tender to Vernon has culty in wreaking her evil design ended, and she is now of the part mans and Haggis. snow and winter upon the innocent Snow White with Reserve Fleet.

A sports-some of us are trying to look a oggie." gigantic "poisoned of Losses and that is the way gains, on the brighter side. But, in any Children's Party followed the perthe so we back Service, welcome event. we are likely to be just that formance. little hit tougher when we pass Fort C.P.O. Rowe. whose prowess on the '1 sso adult performances followed 0.22 rifle is well known.

He has range house next frostbite or It:rek spring on Monday and Tuesday. December shot for the Navy, and we hope that 12 no imosthite. and 13, the second attended by he will continue to hit the hull for Rear-Admiral R. L. Fisher, D.S.0., Vernon. Yet another loss is (P.O. 0.11.! . I).S.( .. Flag Officer Ground Cokes, who has been a tower of '1 raining. strength in our Junior Rates AccomThe pantomime featured a cast of modation Block Office, and a staunch about 50 people, in addition to the team for upholder of our sailing orchestra. This, together with the nearly three years. means that back-stage personnel, 'about 100 member's of the ship's Ship's Concert took part. The pantomime One of the high-lights of November company and all the musk were written was the Ship's Concert, produced by script by members of the ship's company, Sr. Cd. Ord. Eng. (i. ably and all of the scenery, costumes and assisted behind the scenes by C .t.0. effect, were the result of voluntary (ides who was everything front stage effort by officers and ratings.

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H.N.A.S., GOSPORT

AS THE hours of each day draw shorter so too does the time of H.M.S. Siskin for on May 31. 1956, this famous Royal Naval Air Station ollicially closes down. An airfield since 1912, it has been under direct Admiralty control since August. 1945. when it was set up as a permanent training establishment, entirely engaged in training, maintenance and experimental work. During the war, in August. 1940. as the Headquarters of No. 17 Training Group of Coastal Command, it aitra:ied the attention of the Luftwaffe and was effectively dive bombed by a crack squadron of JU 87's.

However, things are much quieter now, especially with the departure of 705 Squadron's helicopters. Life has not come to a complete standstill. however, as can he seen from the station's social activities; for. as reported in the Por:srnouih Er'enini the station rendered an excellent performance of the play "The facts of Life" by Roger McDougall during November, and work is under way for the preparation ot another play, "Seagulls over Sorrento" by Hugh Hastings, in March.

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Sport In the sporting world enthusiasm runs high, even though it is a rare thing for the station to be able to turn out the same team on two consecutive occasions. The two soccer md the hockey teams are having average successes, whilst the rugby team is doing extremely well. as the U.S. are constantly borrowing some of the station players.

They have now won five and drawn one of the seven matches played this season. In the shooting world the station teams are "right on the target," the .303 team having convincingly won the Portsmouth Cornmind Autumn League (Div. 2). for which it was presented with the Royal Sovereign Cup in December, and the .22 team finishing as runners-up to R.N.A.S. Anthom in the Naval Air Command Autumn League, and, at the time of writing. it has only lost one match out of live in the Hampshrr County .22 League.

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11.M.S. VERNON

'10 THOSE who observed that last month's edition lacked our entry, we apologise. It was because our "tame author," lnst.-Ueut.'Cdr. Joe BlakeIcy. had departed for pastures old-

manager to call-boy. The Can-Can and fairies' dance by the Diving I earn brought the house down (nearly in more respects than one!). We still wonder what happened to the egg that our conjuror Ken Boardman broke in the Commander's cap!

Songs from the Edwardian era were sung by newly-joined instructor officers. and one wonders if singing will form part of their future teaching technique!

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DOLPHIN

1 III l'l R l( )I) coscrcd by this brief November 30 to embraces report December 12. 'the Handicrafts Exhibition, held in the Information Room, Block, attracted some 200 School exhibits.

71he Cake Competition.

Commissioned Cookery judged by 1 alking of singing brings the Ver- Officer E. B. Houlston, was won by non Choral Society to mind. Formed Sirs. with Second Officer ?nfls.

by Ken Boardman. they have gone ('. M. 6. Cardew second, and Mrs. other from strength to strength, and at the Herhci-t-Gustar third, The Carol Service held in the Cathedral classes were judged by Mr. S. 6. on December IS, they showed us Mills, Area Representative for the their mettle. The Service included nine Nottingham Handicrafts Company. lessons read by representatives of all He was most impressed by the high ranks, from the most junior rating to standard of the entries submitted, the senior officer, Inst.-Lieu(. Ullyott and commended C'. F. K. A. Church and and statuary). played the organ during the service, (woodcarving ('dr. P. G. Sharp (model of H.M.S. Sports Programme Gambia), on the excellence of their A full sports programme has been work, Mrs. Fjwkes, wife of the Flag carried out successfully, hut we have Officer, Submarines, who presented said farewell to that stalwart of the the prizes, was thanked by (apt. soccer team Gerry Tordoff, who has Ci. D. A. Gregmrr. l).S.0. (Captain, H.M.S. Dolphin). skippered the team for the last two years. Gerry has finished his short Successful Revue service commission, and now dons a "Grew pup." the Christmas Revue, bowler hat to become "someone in ran for almost a week outstanding the City." Our best wishes go with were the Teddy Boys' him. M.(E) Vaughan has played for performances Picnic by the lidwardians, Lieuts. N. the Portsmouth Command and helped Clack and 3. 11. F.. Watson. and the us to beat R.N.B. 5-I to enter the Thought Reading Act of Lieut.-Cdr. semi-final of the Charity ('up.

R, V. Buys and Lieut.

Hermann.

Our Hockey team contains eight U.S. players, of whom, three have Apparently this act did not depend the cunning use of mirrors. played for the Navy-they have done upon Babes in the Wood had a Drury Lane sery well this season. flavour, and the supporting turns Our Rugby team has continued to moved into sequence with a profespack tight, and has been glad of the sional smoothness which justified the soft ground in the recent rains-or efforts and enthusiasm of the gallant don't mud packs help the complexband of soluniecrs. The revue proions of players? sided an occasion when Dolphin is the Barney. Kavanagh leading wives and sweethearts could enjoy the Navy ('resta team again next month milieu which is Fort Blockfriendly at St. Moritz-there must be somehouse. thing in this hohsleigh racket after On December 7. the Flag of Rearall! Good luck. Barney!

Admiral W. 3. W. Woods, D.S.O.. was hoisted in tIM. Submarine Amphion. and a few minutes later Our Chief and Petty Officers were Admiral Woods arrived to relieve entertained to an At Home on board Rear-Admiral 6.

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II. Fawkes, the Brazilian ship Due de Caxios last C.B.. C.V.O., C.B.E. Having been month, and appeared to have had a met by Admiral Fawkes, Admiral wonderful time -chicken salad, fruit, Woods inspected the guard under and wine were consumed to the 'Ijeut.

Cookson, and met Capt. strains of mambos from the Brazilian (I. I). A. Gregory.

I).S.O., (apt. orchestra (and the Chief G.l. tripped R. L Alexander, D.S.0., 0S.C.. and a very fantastic toe in a samba!). We Cdr. P. 6.

Sharp. DS.C. At sunset returned the compliment the next day the Flag of Admiral Fawkes waa in our Chief P.O's. mess, and a very struck: next morning, at 0800, De. good time was had by all of us. comber 8, the Hag of Rear-Admiral The P.0*, mess Christmas Dance W. J. W. Woods, D.S.O., was trait.proved to be entirety successful- ferred to H.M.S. Dolphin.

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H.M.S. PHOENIX

A SMALL ceremony took place in H.M.S. Phoenix on Friday, December IS. when a bronze plaque was unveiled. 1 he plaque, which was presented to H.M.S. Phoenix by the Belgian Minister of National Defence as a token of appreciation for the A.R.C.1). training given to officers and men of the Belgian Navy, was brought over from Belgium in H.M.S. Rinaldo.

After an introductory speech by the Captain. H.M.S. Phoenix (Capt.

11. Murray-Clark. RN.), who spoke f the friendly relations that have .ilways existed between the two countries, the plaque was unveiled by I icut. de Vaisseau Pierre Lentacker of the Belgian Navy, who is undergoing a course in H.M.S. Phoenix.

The plaque is sited near the main cafe. where all can see it.

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R..A.S. ABBOTSINCH

THE £75 allocated from the Herbert Loft Trust Fund to the Reserve Aircraft Sub-Command was awarded by Flag Officer, Reserve Aircraft, to this station "in recognition of the efficiency with which the Ship's Company have tackled the job of supplying aircraft to squadrons forming to take their place in the Carrier ('ycle."

Children's Christmas Party A combined Christmas party was held for all station children, and thirty orphaned children. invited through the local branch of the British Legion.

All had a thoroughly good time. which included a profitable interview with Santa Claus. A genuine beard. which only needed an application of white shoe cleaner, was a great asset to the Station Secretary in playing this part. Next year, if we worry him sufficiently in the meantime, the shoe cleaner may be unnecessars Spor 'The Wrens' Hockey team became champions of the West of Scotland ladies' WE SAILED for South Afri:a from Division of the Scottish Portsmouth on September 29. 1955. Hockey League by winning all their Except for a brief enjoyable stop in games except one. Their success was ireetown, the trip was uneventful, due, in no small measure, to the hard and we arrived in Simonstown on work and inspiration of their captain. P.O. Wren Barrister.

October 23. 1955.

In the ( ornmand .22 Inter-Station After far too short a stop, we turned and made our goal England League we had two Jewel runnersand Christmas--but this time at the up: Juniors. A.A.5 l.ipsonihc with end of a wire over our stern hung 96.8; and Wrens, C.P.O. Wren Bruce H.M.S. Wager to keep us company. with 96.7.

After a week at sea. AR. Haiclton Handkrafta Exbibldou of H.M.S. Wager developed ssmptoms Nearly fifty entries of a varied of acute appcnditicis. With no doctor nature and all of a commendable on hoard, and no ship within 34k) standard of workmanship were remiles of us. his chances did not look ceived for an exhibition held on very good. However, the Pretoria December 8. Mrs. Jones. wile of our Castle. homeward bound, sped to our chaplain. assisted h~ and assistance, and he was transferred at RN. officers, had a ii),,'.: ttuthcult 03.00 in a heavy sea. to have his ap- task to decide upon the winners. The pendix su:cescfully removed in the cash prizes, given by the Station WelIuurs liner. fare Fund, were presented by Mrs. Our next stop was Dakar, on the Waterhouse. wife of the ( ornni.tnding I rcnch west coast, where one run Ollicer, ashore pros ed the limit, the prices 'Sanderling Gyppos" being so prohibitive.

So mans of us these days find caraAnd so after an incredibly snooth vans the best solution of the housing crossing of the "Bay" we secured in problem hut. "hen it conies to movPortsmouth on December 2. having ing, are not lull, informed about sites been away for sixty-three days, of available near our new job. 1 o obwhich fifty-four had been spent at viate this we have written to all Air sea.

Stations asking for infottu.ition.

Much help has been received but we are always glad of more, and suggest that you all send up-to-date information about the availability of suitable ON SATURDAY. December 10. sites to the Editor of N.ssv Ni sss for 1955. the officers of 719 and 737 promultgatmon. anti-submarine trainSquadrons-the (Ed.-If sufficient information is ing squadrons based here-combined forthcc ming a special feature for to give a cocktail party, with a differa riners will he considered,) cn:c. Admission for guests and hosts --

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A pnrade on the foershor, SINCE 1 HIS is the first article for NAVY Niws from Lossicmouth, it may be of interest to readers to sketch briefly the events of the very successful term which has flow ended.

As usual in September the Home Fleet arrived at Invergordon with the carriers Eagle. Albion. Centaur and Bulwark. I his visit kept the airfield very busy for some time acting as "spare deck" for the carriers, and in the operation of strikes on the Fleet by our own aircraft. The social side of the visit was also somewhat hectic since an R.P.C. from H.M.S. Fulmar wardroom was accepted by some 270 officers from the carriers. A similar invitation from the C.P.Os. and P.O. brought an equally thirsty crop of guests. The visit gave us an opportunity to renew many old friendships. particularly with 802 and 804 Squadrons, who had been based at L.ossiemouth until a few months before. A return match was played at Invergordon.

On the fifteenth Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 811 Squadron from Lossiemouth had the honour of representing the Royal Navy in the flypast over London. and other aircraft from l.ossiemouth visited air displays throughout Scotland and the North of England.

The hundred and fiftieth Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar was celebrated by a parade on the foreshore at lossicmouth. at which the Lord Lieutenant of Morayshire. Brigadier H. W. Houldsworth. D.S.O., took the salute. Nelson's Trafalgar signal was hoisted by five signalmen. three of whom were dressed in the

rig of Nelson's time and two in modern flying suits and helmets. During the ceremony, twenty-five Naval jet aircraft flew past in formation forming the word "Duty." The guest of honour at the wardroom Trafalgar Dinner was Vice-Admiral Night Mackintosh of Mackintosh, himself a distinguished Fleet Air Arm officer.

On Taranto night the principal guest was Vice-Admiral A. N. C. Bingley, the Fifth Sea Lord, who arrived by jet aircraft during the morning escorted by aircraft of 736 and 738 Squadrons.

Vii', Vision V.I.P. visitors this term, not previously mentioned, have included His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. Mr. 3. P. L Thomas. M.P.. the First Lord of the Admiralty, and Admiral Sir Michael Denny, G.C.R.. (.H.1.. 0.5.0.. Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was met b, Capt.

P. I). Uick. ORE. D.S.C., RN.. and senior officers, following a visit to his old school Gordonstoun. He left Lossiemouth in a Heron aircraft of the Queen's Flight, which he flew himself.

H.M.S. Fulmar has been well represented in the field of sport. Both soccer and hockey teams reached the finals of the Ilonic Air Command. but in each case we were pipped at the post by the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, l he Bannockburn shooting trophy was won by Lossiemouth again for the scond year in succession. The Mathew Cup was won

R.N.A.S. YEOVILTON

ONE HAS the same sort of feeling as a "new boy" joining school on rendering our first contribution to NAVY NEws. Introductions may well be necessary.

H.M.S. Heron wears the flag of Rear-Admiral Guy Willoughby. C.B., Flag Officer I-king Training, and is situated in the smiling land of Somerset some six miles from Yeovil. which is renowned for its glove factories, St. Ivel cheese. Westland aircraft and pretty girls.

Our stone carrier is manned by nearly 200 officers. 1.500 men and last, but not least. 100 Wrens.

Our job is the forming and working up of Sea Venom All-Weather Fihter for the operational Squadrons carriers, Reconstruction of the airfield was completed over two years ago and the result is a fine modern field to N.A.T.O. specifications with a main runway 2.600 yards long and two shorter runways.

The "All-Weather" nature of our squadron training means that nearly as much flying takes place at night as by day. a fact that does not necessarily endear us to the unfortunate inhabitants of the villages on our perimeter, Accommodation is pleasant if not luxurious, and our sports facilities are among the best in the West Country.

Our married quarters are some two miles from the airfield and within ten minutes' walk of the old Roman towns of Ilchestcr or Welchester s it was known of old.

Social [Ate It is no exaggeration that Yeovilton has a good name for being a "happy" ship and indeed life is pleasant there for the great majority, and travel facilities to London. the Midlands, the South West and the Pompey area are very reasonable.

The station plays a full part in

h I.ossicmouth in the local soccer knock-out compel,i for the first time: the score being t.ossicmouth New Elgin 1.

In October the Station Band. led

by AA3 Kimberley, T. 3., won the Home Air Command Band contest with a score of 88 per :ent.

Social life As usual with the approach of Christmas leave the social life of the station was fast and furious. In addihas tion to dances, the high-light ''( been the station pa ittom ime in de rclla,' which had i run of three sci it is successful nights.

Although hardly fair to single out indisiduals from a show which depended so much on team spirit, the producer. l.ieut-Cdr. R. Kerscly. D.S RN., deserves a special mention I teut.('dr. Kerselv, who is First lieu!., has put on several excellent varict shows during his time at H.M.S. l-ultn.ii and will he scry much missed when he leaves for his new appointment in New Zealand.

A surprise visit from two Vickers Valiant aircraft of Bomber Command brought the term's flying to an interesting conclusion. The aircraft were diverted to us from the south and remained overnight, arousing great interest among the flying types.

The Royal Air Force crews were well subjected to some cross-questioning worthy of the Old Bailey. while undet the influence of the local truth drug. malt whisky. We hope to sec them again any time they feel like dropping in.

local social life: our football, rugby. hockey and cricket teams have many fixtures all over Somerset. and we enjoy a strong liaison with the Naval units at Portland and our R.N.V.R. friends of H.M.S. Flying Fox at Bristol, The high-light of last summer's activities was our Gymkhana, which included a three Services athletic contest, gymnastic displays, tug-ofwar, dog show, fashion display and Invasion from Outer Space.

The Invasion was a spectacular affair and rendered necessary because apparently there were no females left on Mars. When the fearsome Martians emerged from the radio-active smoke clouds that surrounded their yellow and red space machine, each Martian selected a young and charming Wren and bore her. struggling, to the spacecraft. A husky squad of Australian naval airmen from 808 Squadron attempted a gallant rescue but were mown down by the ruthless ray guns of the invaders. Dramatically, a middle-aged woman emerged from the crowd of spectators and addressed the Martian leader in his own tongue: After he had explained that on Mars. the ladies would be supplied with new nylons every day, champagne was piped through t e plumbing, working flours were limited to two a day, and all Martians were handsome, the formerly reluctant girls succumbed to his sales talk and arm in arm with the Martians entered the space ship.

With a final friendly wave of an antidote ray gun the leader restored the Autipookans to life and to the thunder of her nuclear rocket motors the space machine headed for the Red Planet, mission accomplished.

Beauty Contest For our beauty contest, which was judged by the film and radio per' sonality. John Blythe, there were twenty-eight entries, including two Heron Wrens. Most deservedly, the

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latter captured first and third prizes, while the second was awarded to the charming wife of a Leading Cook. ex-Wren.

The Seaman herself an Band of the Royal Naval Barracks.

Devonport. lent pageantry and music to the day, and to a man gave their fervent support to our charming Wren, Jane Steel, who was crowned "Heron Queen." Altogether a happs and memorable day.

The early weeks of 1956 will see

many changes here as new squadro'. form to replace those required I" operational duties elsewhere.

In conclusion, for those fortun:itcs with plenty of sea-time behind them .& Gannet emerging front cloud and a shore commission ahead. if you like skittling. an active rural life. and the whine of ghostly jets, it's alike was by "Toy Only." the toys submarine training task carried out worth a quiet word in a Drafting Ear. to be given to children spending by the station and to the ship's badge in the Christmas Londonderry which depicts a gannet in flight. It has nothing to do with the trout and hospitals.

A fine collection of over seventy salmon fishing available in the neightoys was made-dolls, fire-engines. bourhood. trains, teddy-bears. books, in fact "the Gannets for H.M.S. Gannet for all ages, from AS IS the custom at this time of year lot." something of the The con',ercion to the ness antithere has been a full programme of babyhood to teens. On top of "blow-up" rubber submarine aircraft, the Faircy Gannet, social events, including Christmas pile were a pair horses which appeared to be prancing one of which is pictured above, is dances and children's parties. and leaping further and further as the continuing stc.udilv and should soon Although there is but a small ship's party went on. be completed. a full provery games company, Arrangements were made for the gramme is carried out. The small toys to be shared between the Waterhand of rugby enthusiasts have .i side and City Council Hospitals and game each Wednesday, but it is difli- also, through the British Legion. to cult to get the secretary to divulge several families of Dcrry men who any details about the results. The lost their lives in the Korean War. soccer team, under the experienced 318 FRATTON ROAD Christmas Day Lieut.-(dr.

On eve of Mr. Copas, competes in the D. W. Pennick. R.N., Commanding Phone-PORTSMOUTH 5144 MidSouth Western Inter-Service officer of 737 Squadron, and his wife.

SECONDHAND BOOKS & MUSIC entered in the Week League and has with other Squadron officers A. Mrc, Chtdr,'n, rnnytIopda ('hainc Cup Competition. In the together Odbani, and and their wives, went along to the Harnnworth.

Wa,erIeyi. former we come up against some very ,i ,h. i.adng Pubhshirl City Council Hospital to distribute and in the various sizes teams game EncyctopdiU strong Army the toys personally to the children 25/-, £2, £5, etc. at Rovington we suffered defeat at the there.

5/-, 20!-, Tb... sets ,n the first tdor.r n.It ,nony hands of the R.A.S.C., which reads us the ho,,,t Ship's Motto pounds and are my useful w bane more like a rugby score than one S.condhand School looks for cfiiidras, Piscainur" has The motto "Horse associated with soccer. In the Cup end Students all ages.

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Over 111,010 book, n stock Competition the teams are more been approved ,for Air Station. Eglinton. Transi cm ,s yse pseed. - ys cas be,. hooks evenly matched and- we met with RN. for you want successes against both Maidstone and lated from the Latin. "We fish the enemy" is appropriate to the antiOcean.

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Pastors to go as near the front of the Field as possible while he took AR. McBay. AR. Morralce, AR. Townrow with him. At the end of the ,.._,,._.l ..( .._ C.Our ...- I .._ .k:_ ...,,_ OIlU .l Il. u.. w, 'rig so well that the R.N.A.C. six scoring runners were in the first sixteen places and Portsmouth had only three men up among the leaders.

Unfortunately AR, Mchay had a complete collapse with about five of the seven miles completed and in spite of courageous running by A.B. Jackson to try to get up to take Mcl3ay's place the team trophy and awards went to Portsmouth A.C. by one point-92 to 93. Eastleigh were not far away with 114 points and if their leading runner Pain had been present they would have been fighting for first place.

The first half of the season ended With Portsmouth AC's five miles road race starting and finishing at Al' all with the weaker runners setting off ahead of th better men. The field included a fair sprinkling of club members and S.A. t)cwsnap finished third only about 50 ards behind the wmnr. -the naval learn were second

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have had a busy time with scraL very important fixtures. the first was against Southampton and Portsmouth teams over the Dryad course when the home side were again 9 successful. When South London Harriers and London University came R11;Bi dissn the following Saturday there Although he Royal Nasy trium' ".is a different talc to tell and the ,!led over the Army last )ear, they naval side lowered their colours in an :e defeated by the R.A.F. This inter-club match for the first time this "ruh the Royal Navy will be play- season. When one realises that S.L.H. ' ltlackhcath %t Portsmouth on are the National Champions and nu.iry. 28. [he dates for the Inter- London University include several iccs matches, all played at internationals in their team it was no I surprise when the first naval man.sikcnham. are:-Desnap-could not get into the first RN. -. R.A.F. February do,en places. Driver, of S.L.H took March 3. RN. v. Army new the opportunity to set up %larch 24. Army v. R.A.F' ".course record with a time which will , It j heartening that . .v . not he disputed for some time t ar . considered one, of tha conic, namely 32 minutes 20 seconds, best school sides in the StOUfltr then came the Hampshire County in their last scasors before becoming ( hamionshiPs over a very well University. course al itchhiy Mount Forward supremacy allied to the Itirg;tni%cd lat 1ispita just Outside 1 . tactical skill of the captain. I'. R. A. Southampton. In the "'ç" group race Idhuish. at fl )-half brought the for runner.,; in the 15 to 17 ;IR.N.(.. I)arinioiitli. safely through their six games ag.Iinst schools. 'the Vincent as usual but for sme hard ssorki,i, pack well led by reason they did not wish to turn out

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MorIe-IIaIl. with B. during the past two seasons these Road Race Championship. (c) an excellent forssard of all' j lads have been seen at priic-ssinncrs. Portsmouth AC. on a Dryad Alter Christmas ssc make a fresh Sunday. September 19. at Bland- round ahulum',. number of occasions apart from the ford. Dorset. start and any new runners in the area I (omnmafld Championships, but this HOCKEY should contact Obsiousis a mepmesefltatuse Roal %e.tt there seems to he a change of! --Ford to Yeovilton Nays team cannot he selected from Last year the Rosal Navy excelled he.uit and the opportunity which the one of the Club officials i.ieuf.-Cdr. s. it is intended 30 mcmhe; However. themselves h dr.m',s ug both ss jilt the . club offers to introduce our K. A Sharp the Honorary Secretary poienti.ml to hold an RN. Cycling Meeting at Arms and R.A.l., ',sho also drew. The future 0 II 'uf.S. Ilommiet. P.O. Sharp. the Navy runners to some healthy l.ee-on'Solcnt in the summer and. RN have not won the hockey (butClub Captain. it the RN. Barracks is being allowed to slip, competition or P.O. Leach.

Inst. depending on the interest and staum right since 1928. Prospect.; this year l In the "B" group for those from 17 G',mnasiunt dard ill* performances, then a decision are not so bright and only four of to 19 we fielded three teams from l.icut. Thomas or inst. Lieut.-Cdr. will he made about competing in the last year's Leant are available, two of H.M.S. Sinfield iii H.M.S. Collingwood. (ollingssood and the unbortuinter-Service Championships, whom have not yet played owing 10 'slate last minute absence of Remember there are facilities for all App. sshethcr novices or I hese dates are :injur. The R.N. team will he on experts. the Command Junior Chain(hamtess it l'ortsrnuumithu on Sunda'. . June 24. massed Start.

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Suit bitut and led' place sshen a certain second place had "ig,iiml'i I eb. 14 Portsmouth Command are play' I [uesd.uv. June 26. track Race. uhimitn I C1tciiS cl. . I he indicated. Portsmouth AC. 0 CIC Spring Cross-Country at liLt C .imnhi icfgc at HJst.S. I or Portsmouth. on vers winners of this race. (jospom j easy Southwick. '. time truth. lchruar I. and the Civil Service ati Wedi;ed.is. June Senior race was the most cxciiFeb. 24 Rut'. al The CrossNavy Chatham on February IS. The dates ;tuu;th .. one seen for ( I'or and lir;tr', ing many years Championships and venues for the Inter-Service 11.0. Sharp's "Secret Plan" at S';;thm',sick. nearly matches are: Wnte for Pamphlet It you are a keen cyclist, ask your March 4. RN. v. RAE. at Uxhridgc how to the M.ureh; I. R.\. s, \t 'its it ('hathammi officer join Sports .t.tijm 28. 5,;;;;. R \ I . .\lder- (fl k RU(i(ER enthusiasts can look R.N.C.A. If you can get sufficient jug games with the Club for a long shot New Committee interest in sour shin or establishment.

---.--Ii on II,.: JUIt ICCLtIU 101 the 11151 p i'cu moo, is Oil to eres --ne nas ticen case join he half of The new Committee was elected as form a club; in uim the season with satisfaction. a stalwart supporter.

ASSOCIATION I-OOIBALL a Command (tub If you are sports toflosss All players have pulled their weight The two Junior sides-the Shrimps After a most successful match at ~ and can feel Co. R.N. officer. and don't want to be caught Hon. Secretary: and the Prawns have together won happy with the result out. read the iclesani chapter in the, tratton Park early in December when .' and we must not forget the small but seventeen out of their Air Si.ituofl. Lee-on-Solent. twenty-three S and write to the R N. drew Handbook S with a strong vigorous Selection Committee, and games! Ill fact. the Shrimps' record Asst. lion. Secretary : P.O. Carter. new Sports t.icut. (ox for the small pamphlet, in I-.A. XI. it is a pity that the R.N. the Team Coach!

R.N. Air Station. of nine victories in twelve matches is of preparation. on how to team will not be seen again in Ports' . B.C.P.O. course Of the seventeen games played, the the best of the hunch, and John Hon Racing .Secretarv: start a celing club. The poiuim is that I mouth, prior to the Inter-Scrs ices 1st XV has won eleven, lost five, and lawson (the Club Team Scretary) Kigh. RN. Hospital. Haslar. and want it. matches, whose if soil are a you dates and venues it ( I'() A 1". cyclist I drawn one; points scored "for" total chases the Shrimps to victory with Asst.

Secret Station. can have it for the asking. Most Corn- 'are:195 whilst point'. "against" number commendable Rohcu I ,oum. K.. Am; regularity!

Victoria 119. Haying defeated London Irish Barracks has supplied Ahhotsinch. mandung Officers permit cyclists to March 7. RN. s Arms at Bristol players on lion. I; e.usurer : Inst. l.ieut. White- land in cycling rig. Do not think that March 14. RN. v. RAE. at Reading 21- 3. and fought a gruelling struggle mans last-minute occasions, and this head, RN. Air Station, Lee-on- the activities of the R.N.C.A. are March 28, Army v. R.A.F. at Wolver' to win against the Scottish. we let the has resulted in some welcome talent confined to competitive cycling; h hampton London Welsh get away with a draw. spotting amongst new entries.

Solent the Ll.utcs of the Inter-Service welcomes recreational cycling, both We have done well in the first half As the Royal Nil'.) continue to field three points each. Pity! Of course the is C h.impionships in 1956 are as for men and women. Membership an all-amateur team, hope of defeat- win against Home Air Command was of the season but we want to do even to all, W.R.N.S.. for including I ins tollosss open the all-professional strength of attributed to the six fifth columnists better in the second, and in order to 0 Miles Time Trial. Wednes- 2 - per annum or only I- if you are I the other two Service'. is slender. (;u playing for U.S.-according to the "set the ball moving" there will he a Both a club affiliated to the a it member of the Army and R.A.F. are now field' hack-chat in the Club House after- General Meeting in the Club House. day. July. 4. probably at Coventry. and is between It hoped Devonport (lit I rack Championship at the tJ.S. Ground on Friday. ing full strength amateur sides, but as I wards! It is the first time we have

Fill \l'( )\ I. Associatioii has fallen An extraordinary general on C,.,1 I. meetiute ss.us held at Lee-on-Solent, iuiiIci the Chairmanship of Commodore Ci. L. J-ardcll, to discuss the future of the Association. the present number oh itliliatcd members is now lust us ci O. In 1951 it was over Onls one Command boasts a ( cling Club. namely Portsmouth. 1 sso aircraft carriers his e sinuhl cluhs; Albion and Itiitss k Otherwise interest ap;et;euhle. except on a few pea;-' isolated air sftIOfls. Yet there are ten million es clists in this country, the fllCCi?IuZ decided to try once more to i cs Se est in this sport; if it failed in I 9(u, then it was thought better to terminate all activities. Captain J. K. Gower volunteered to take over chairmanship under these vcrs depressing conditions. I l.ig Officer Air (lloiiic . Ad;ii;;.ul ( isp.ir John. to remain as President. has

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by April. 1956. :ertainly a king time since U.S. ins their scr', ice in this competition! . hammered Northampton; and although victory went to Pontypool in 4TER-PORT SPORT BOXING their first fixture with us. it was only List year time Ros.,l Navy were 1 III IIl \\\'t Al, hocke and soccer were awarded during the game) with j obtained after a ding-dong forward second in the I.S.It A. ( esentual winners Secrethe by Pompey, being hiiunpionshjps. battle, matches between the Supply and but it is time unlikely that the RAE. will Ports6--S. coming during tariat l)isision. R.N. Barracks. ssimmimitlg goal Everyone was delighted with Mike allow this to occur again. however. mouth, and the Suppl and Secretariat extra time, I'earey's selection for an England The hockey match, played on almost neither are likely to challenge the Trial on his own Northumberland RN. Barracks. Devonport. available to the ground Well done! On the other side took place at the U,S. Men's Ground adjacent pitches. was very even and wealth of talent Arms. This sear the boss have been of the balance sheet we have forenoon of Saturday. resulted in l'ompcy again winning by during the sadly disided into age groups to match the missed Rivett-(arnac and the only goal scored.

Deecmbeu 3, 1955. hope he Howe Group now possess two morejunior A BA. requirements and win- - will soon he fully recovered from his About thirty stalwarts from "Guzz" ners of the l.S.I3..A. Boys' Champion-, injury: Bridgeman is arrived at R.N.B. at about 7,30 p.m. cups which we hope will remain in our unlikely to play ships will go forward to the A.B.A. again this season and this is were trophy case after the return games with after and, having supper. very had Junior March next. in the Championships same luck; Swallow--almis!-is off to Gerescorted to the Royal Sailors' I-tome l)csonport during wa a'. the "('mtmzi" lost both senior boxers.

The Althoitgh games honour many. We shall also miss our loyal Club. Queen Street. to attend a dance we like to think that they had an en- of staging the RN. Boys' Champion- touch-judge Arthur Walker, who is in their honour. A very "ehumm" week-end and that the ships this to all. good' year goes St. Vincent. session was had by jumahle leaving the Service shortly. natured rivalry between ports was and the Commander-'inPorts' The "A" XV has an impressive The occer match continued to be a mouth, has promised to attend. Date,, points record having scored 238 friendly affair (only three penalties further fostered.

- and venues are: points for, with only 73 registered March 7'S, Portsmouth (omniand against them - an excellent result ,: .:. ,.....................T for twelve matches. The captain of Championships. RN. Barracks March 20, 21. 22. Ro)al Navy the "A." Coleman. has been injured for some weeks but we are happy to Make the most of your Championships, RN. Barracks April 18'19. I.S.B.A. Championships, know that he will soon be back in the RAE. Hullavinglon fray. Woodley, who has played stcrl' MONTHLY ALLOTMENT! one RAM. team ssuii he nosing the DO YOU KNOW-that Currys special purchasing Midland ('ountics at Birmingham on explicable when around Chatham facilities for serving personnel enable you to January 20. and Wales at Cardiff on exist some of the most go ahead clubs obtain a wide selection o goods-on very i.

February in the country. The RN. Champion1 favourable terms. ships will he run on Friday. February BOYS 24, at Southwick. followed by the February 6, 7. 8. R.N. Boys' Champ- Inter-Sersice Championships at Hen1 The BROADCASTER GRAMETTE ionships, St. Vincent tow on Friday. March 9.

Just plug it into the mains and it will play February 27, 28. 29. l.S Boys' - any record, either standard or long-playing Championships. RAE. Ilalton OVER ITS OWN LOUD--SPEAKER. W.R.N.S. fixtures f,,r the above CROSS COUNTRY period are :or 3212 d.poalt I ")1 If last year's results are to be I BADMINTON and .ieht mnntlstv believed the only Commands capable February 17, Inter (i'mninand, Chatof reasonable runners producing ham across country arc Portsmouth and FENCING Air. This year, Devonport will be more a force to be reckoned with, April 25. Phase Ill, Portsmouth (North lad) ÂŁ 118 120, Kingston Road, Port.m~ but Nore Command is still an un- May 2, Inter-Service, Aldershot cs !iusrpa-r Nat.& Tr.4er, .iui,.t.uiw,i know ii quantity. The lack of enthusi- June 5, Royal 'tournament, Earls Court asm in the East country is quite inJuly 1 1) Hill

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It is inevitable in a Services Club that we experience a constant drain on our resources due to players being appointed or drafted elsewhere, and consequently "new blood" must he found as the season continues. All players who are keen to join the Club are advised to inform Lieut. Lawson.

11.51.5. Excellent. iNti R4 INIT RUGBY LEAGUE (r1. Date) PWI)L F SISL,,.

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HOCKEY February 29. Inter-Command, H.MS. Dauntless Starch (, RN. v, Civil Service, Chiswick March 7. RN. v. R.A.F, Hurghfield March 8. R.A.F. v. Army, Uxbridge March 9, RN. v. Army, Aldershot NETBALL Mar:h 16. InterCommand. Portsmouth March 17, R,N, v, Civil Service Portsmouth March 17. R,N. v. Hampshire County Nethall Association. Portsmouth March 19, Inter-Service. Halton RIFLE SHOOTING February 13. lnter'Scrv ice, War Office, London

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INTER-SERVICES SQUASH RACKETS CHAMPIONSHIP, 19th-21st DECEMBER

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ON SATURDAY, November 19. eighteen players from, the Command. representing eight stations, assembled at Lee to take part in the six fixtures that make up the H.A.C. Hockey Week.

The first match was an away game against Maidenhead, a fixture taken over from the U.S. Portsmouth. We lost by 4-I, under ideal conditions which gave the selectors a good idea of the potentialities of the players, E. M. Hopkins, of Ford, produced some high-powered kicking, but the forwards were never able to take advantage of this.

'I'his match has always been a popular one, and has helped tremendously in raising money for charity. This year's attendance was a little below normal owing to a rather cold, wet day, nevertheless, the game was a good one, and a very fair rcsult was achieved.

Future Events The next Home Air Command match will be against Pegasus at Oxford on Saturday, January 14, followed by the Inter-Command semifinal at Plymouth, on Wednesday, January 25. As the command listurel have been reduced by two matches, the problem of selecting the best sidc for the Inter-Command match is not going to he a simple one, although one or two positions have been virtually decided.

It is hoped that by the time you read this, everyone will has e caiocd a good Christmas at home. ssih enjoy the heat of luck for the New Year, and good weather for the rest of the season.

Artillery. As was to be expected the teamwork was not as good as on Saturday and the Artillery won by 3-2.

The result of the R.N. v. R.A.F. THE ARMY regained the InterServices Squash Rackets Trophy with match was a win for the R.A.F. by a 5-0 win over the holders, the 4-I. Our win was registered by Succeful Week Royal Navy, at the Naval and Mili- Hutson.

The week was a success in so much, tary Club. having already defeated The R.N. team in both matches that the weather was the best the the R.A.F. 4-I in the first match of consisted of :Command week has had for many a the series.

-1st String, Cdr. Pellew; long year, and that quite a few new Even with a depleted team, the 2nd String, Lieut.-Cdr. Ainsworth; players were given a chance. A.A.2 Army showed a great superiority.

Browne, the captain of the team, Sub.-Lieut. Hatfield; 3rd String, Their second string. Capt. 1. C. de played a sterling part in most games. and 4th Lieut.-Cdr. String.

Spencer Sales la Terriere, was called away on and only stood down on:c, against 5th String. Lieut. Hulson.

Dorset. duty, but Lieut. R. M. ardcw, prorole with moted, filled his higher As a result of the showing in the RN. Squash Champ~ip distinction. trials, six players have been named defeated LieuiCdr. Pellew had for the Final Navy trial, three to The Army's old-time squash Cdr. Ainsworth in the Navy finals the and three as reserves, which play is a superiority has been reasserted. It is lastweek in a "Air" dogged fight Unlucky previous slightly better proportion than was to their 15th win in 22 contests, and with fulfilled an over an hour and so ing be team, the team travelled to expected when the week a young, well-balanced they On Sunday began. hitherto has escaped Bournemouth. and with some new should be able to maintain their posi- ambition which him all his service career. He retires faces ASSOCIATION and one or two FOOTBALL time.

Three of their position for some appearing, early this year. As Lieut.-(dr. Ains- tional changes, it was hoped to imTHE 1955/56 SEASON is now at present side are regulars, and their worth is due to go to sea in April, it prove on the previous day's showing. the reserve material is more promising half-way stage, and generally looks as if the RN. must look to its Bournemouth, who are old rivals. than the other services.. laurels, and, in w doing, must con- gave the awe plenty to think about. speaking the Home Air Command Licut. M. I. Perkins. Army cham- centrate more on have been well represented in various youth to replace and the game swung from end to end.

RUGBY FOOTBALL League and pion, was altogether too good for the these old-time veterans who have with (tip competitions from both sides, goals coming A. Pellew. 'st 11 it: beginning of the sc.ton the throughout the country.

Navy champion. Cdr. the such service since yeoman at 4-3 the given 1"he score stood against It w decided at the l95 Annual (hairnr.iiiship of the il.A.( -- Rugby With something like twenty years war.

Air when ih.-s r,-',t1%' found their feet General Meeting of the il.A.C. Union 55.15 taken user isy Lapi. r.. difference in their ages, this was not 1-or the last twcnt minute., of the Portsinotdb Command Football Association to surprising. Yet Pellcw was deadly institute Harvey from Capt. 1). Irentham and Inter-F,atabIment Squash Rackets game. the forwards tried everything, trials for the Command team, to be the Secretaryship b, I.tit.( Jr. enough with his forehand from the but the Bournemouth 1956 goalkeeper.

Knock-out ('ompetitioo, held in the North and South respec- L. A. W. Pease from I ieui.-{dr. mid-court position to make Perkins aided his full-backs, produced ark hard for his points.

Entries for this competition which some by lively. 'The trials were a great success, Graham. saves, and there was and spectacular from the forty players on view, I It was decided that those players in I icut. R. M. Cardew was quite is open to all Establishments in the , no further score; but for once the sent a team was eventually selected to the South who would be able to play mprcssivc in his three-game win oser Portsmouth ('ominand should be teat and selectors felt that the to the Command Squash Secretary, promise shown in this game indicated represent the Air Command against regularly for U.S. Portsmouth during the Navy finalist, Lieut.-Cdr. M. I.. 'i continue to do so .kinsworth. Here again the Army had H.M.S. Excellent. by Wednesday. I that the remainder of the matches dur- Southampton at Southampton on the season would be or the Tucsdas. October 4. this match was in preference to pi.i\ing a big advantage in years. but through- January' 4. 1956. Entries should the week well in their ing might go ill lieu of the usual Hampshire WA .C. this had the effect of considout Cardew showed an admirable accompanied by the entry fee of 5 -. and the result was a win for erahly weakening the H.A.C. team, command of the good-length ball. postal orders or cheques being made The annual fixture against Hamp- game, Portsthe home side by 3-2, The match but did allow iri.irsv (,!tier potential and he was superior in far more than payable 10 Hon. Secretary. shire was held at Siskin on Monday. .i Jr.trrec of ('onrinand Squash Rackets November and again some was rather scrappy at times, but with H.A.C. players to get 21. merely, his ability to run and turn mouth several new faces on show, this was better class rugger which file) might Association. more quickly than his opponent. changes were made in the side. Once not against a team who not otherwise have obtained. Partly again. although the weather was per- had surprising the advantage of knowing each as a result of this policy a total of feet. the game did not Ike up to exother. Several players showed up 33 different players have so far reprepectations. and the Air lost 2-3 well; in particular F. M. A. Noble, of sented the H.A.C. this season.

After a well-earned day's rest. on One of the most heartening features the Tuesday the team played at Poole Bramcote. who has since secured the A major problem which had to be Command B.C. v. is to see the interest and good form against Dorset who. remembering centre-half position in the Navy faced was that of selection. With .Salisbury Plain & Dtrict LC. Naval Air Stations spread to the shown by H.M.S. Fisgard in the their defeat two years ago. turned out team.

THE SUCCESS of a boxing meeting West Country. Many of these appren- a strong side.

After the Southampton game, we limits of the British Isles, it was not might be judged from many angles; lices come on to ElMS. Collingwood.

Some of our better players were turned our eyes to the Cup and found possible to send selectors round the skill and gameness of the boxers; Their success is partly due to Licut. rested for Thursday's game against l.eigtic games, and it is pleasing to to all stations to watch their matches. the matching of the bouts or the Dockree, a Navy athlete of repute Hasant and as.-s result. they again , report that nearly everywhere the It was also not possible to have one reactions of the spectators. From any who was awarded his colours lost 4-0. The result was in no way Station teams h.ise been doing very man to go round and cover each of these the meeting between our in 1949 and 1950. He is also the a disgrace to the side. and they played well. station in turn. Rugger secretaries of At this stage of the season, the each station, therefore, were asked to Command boxers and the Army's honorary secretary of R.N.A.C.(West). as well as they were allowed, but from Salisbury Plain and the sur- When will Chatham enthusiast,, club I suffered from too many changes. and Navy Cup has reached the scmj.-final forward the names of any outstanding rounding district on Thursday 15th together to form R.N.A.C.(Fast)" ]a--k of cohesion in the forward line. stage. and H.M.S. Dacd.tlus now players in their teams, with details was undoubtedly a success.

A little more bite in the attack and meet R.N.B. Devonport at Plymouth. of their previous clubs and expericame in TFAM RESULTS OF HAMPSHIRE Perhaps the best boxing more understanding could have pro- Last year's holders. Culdrose. lost to ence. and together with the names of Ord. Sea. the bout between Dunning Lec-on-Solent, in a those who had previously represented COUNTY CHAMPIONShIPS duced the goals. but at the same time, Daedalus at of the match which was spoilt by torren- the It..'iC. Although not entirely and Fus. McCardle Royal there was no lack of fighting spirit.

Portsmouth 92 : A.C., points hard Both boxers tial rain which Inniskillings. fought persisted throughout satisfactor' is different stations have Thursday's game at Havant was a 93 points; and Fastin all three rounds to try and get "on R.N.A.C.(South), mixture of good hockey and lethargy the entire game. It is hoped that once varying senses of values, it has so far 114 leigh, points. on Air's part. Within fifteen minutes again the Air Command will be rep- worked reasonably well, and no man top." At the end a narrow but welldeserved decision went to Dunning Individual Placi.gs of R,N,A,C. Air were three goals up, which in- resented in the Navy Cup final for who has been selected under this and both boxers were loudly applaudeluded two very fine short corner the fourth year running. system has in any way let the side Team 'A' ed as they went to receive their and were rampaging through down: on the contrary, several out10th A.B. Paston. H.M.S. Vernon; goals, The He Air Command Cup Havant's defence all set to add more prizes. standing players have been diccovA.B. Morrallie, H.M.S. Victory; The Air Command ('up has also ered. Not all selection has been carThough the boxing was not so 12th. goals. At this point they seemed to Townrow, H.M.S. Dili14th, A.B. and skilful we were treated to some firecontrol and Havant pulled them- gone along very smoothly, very ned out in this way, however, and 16th, SA. Dev'snap. H.M.S. lose few surprise results have occurred. several works by the "diggers" off H.M.A.S. genee; games in the South have been H.MS. selves together and fought back. The The weather has been 17th, P.O. Victory; Sharp, of 3-I gives no true invery kind. and covered by Lieul'Cdr. Smith from Melbourne who boxed for our club.

A.B. Jackson. final score and 24th, Victory on the most thrives whole have been As we all know, good boxing dication of the strength of Havant's games Ford. and in the North by C.P.O. on competition, training and then Excellent. repeated attacks. Our first victory of played under reasonable conditions. Southcott from Anthorn. Many staIn the the North.

Lossiemouth defeated all hard for Juniors hut to more training; very the week. not good enough lions. notably Lossiemouth, AbbotsThree and a half mile race- make our game against Portsmouth Arbroath and Anthorn & Bramcote: inch. Arbroath, Eglinton, Cuidrose sea-going sailor to get. Nevertheless the last being a hard-fought struggle, and the "Aussies" got "stuck-in" right R.N.A.C.(South) entered three teams Command look very promising.

Down, however, have not only won after extra time had beenWorthy from the start and gave us some which finished 3rd, 6th and 7th. suffleicntlv covered.

Trial Navy been played.

Soon after the start of the season. good entertainment.

Individual placings of the third In the South ('iildrose won their Lieut.-Cdr. Gray, of Lee-on-Solent, Our final game against Portsmouth It is difficult to single out particular were follows:as Command on Saturday. November 26. semi-final against Lec-on-Solent by who last year did such a good job boxers for commendation: all gave of team 10th. A./App. C. Hallum. H.M.S. was by far the most important be- four goals to one, thus avenging of selecting, had to curtail his activitheir best, but perhaps Shpt. Gaze's their defeat in the Navy Cup. 16th. A./App. R. cause it was a Navy trial, ties due to pressure of work, and this improvement was the most heartening. Collingwood ; Portsmouth Command, with nine The final was played at Penlee has added to the difficulties of selecUp against Cpl. Howard, himself a Brown. H.M.S. Collingwood: 17th. of their U.S. Portsmouth side apPark.

Penzance. on December Frday, knock-out specialist. "chippie" turned A/App. G. Goode. H.M.S. ('oilinglion. the tables and, by a neat hit of box- wood and 22nd. A/ App. D. Arther. pearing. looked on paper to have the 16, and resulted in al win for CuldFirst Match went in their but rose three to in S. game pockets, things by goals one.

H.M (ollingwood. ing, put his man down and out The first match of the season was from the start for the Home Air right the second round.

Visit to Guernsey on October 8, against Nuneaton at Command side. The presence of SubHONG KONG COLONY The result in wins and losses means The annual match to raise funds Nuneaton. and the majority of our in the forward line.

Lieut. club Cummuskey and matters less in a INDIVIDUAL CROSS-COUNTRY nothing hacked by good insides and wing for the King George V Fund for team met together for the first time, match. The object of the home team CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1955 halves, made a tremendous difference Sailors, held at St. Peter's Port, It could not be called any other than for the who is secretary responsible and they won by 4-I. Guernsey, on Saturday. October 22, a "scratch" team, but for the first In the above held is to two men of equal championships, matching put On Sunday a further Navy trial resulted in a win for the augmented half we had things mostly our way, ability in the ring for each bout; not at Sari Waj in the New Territories.

Daedalus XI by 3-I, which was a and were. in fact, leading at half-time. to try for a win for his club in every Cd.M.A.A. R. Papc, R.N.A.C.(South). was played between a combined Portsmouth Air side, containing seven Air reversal of last year's result against After the interval, however, fitness. case which would lead to a lot of was placed first out of a field of two -l iCiC told, and we CS1 Command players and the Royal the same opponents, Rangers F.(., sseoh punishment being taken by novices. hundred and fifty-three runners.

In this match there were no technical knock-outs which speaks well for the Lightwelter - L.R.E.M. Garth Ligh:weight-N.A. Dodds (Culdsuccess of the matching.

(Culdrose) beat L.A.C. Rees Oliver rose) K.Od. L.A.C. Houghton in the on We box against Eastbourne on points.

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January 27, hut our first home fixture Bantamweight - N.A. Goodall Welterweight - Cd.Obs. Mc Coil Year is the Annual Press in the New (Culdrose) beat L.A.C. Hutchings on (Cuidrose) heat LA.C. Lilley on On show on 9.

Charities February points. points. this occasion we shall he entertaining Light Middleweight-REM. Haland some of the Middleweight-N.A. Swain (Cult]Club A Slough Boxing lam (Culdrose) K.Od. L.A.C, Crock- rose) K.Od. L.A.C. Cox in the 2nd better known Southern Counties box- cat in the 2nd round. round. ers. We guarantee a first-class evenLightweight-NA. Clough (Culding's entertainment for all who can Welterweight - Sgt. Dowds (St the 3rd rose) K.Od. LA.C. Carver in come along.

Mawgan) heat N.A. Duggan on points round.

R.N,AS. Culdeoee v.

Light Welterss'right-L.A.C. Drain Special Contests R.A.F. Mawgan (St. Mawgan) beat E.M.(Air) Slater on Featherweight- L.A.C. Bird (St. ON MONDAY, December 12, Culd- points.

Mawgan) K.Od. LA.C. Barnes ISI rose arranged a return match against Eval) in the 2nd round.

St. Mawgan at Culdrose and avenged an earlier defeat by winning by 7 Middkweight-L.A.C. Roberts (St bouts to 3.

Mawgan) beat O./Stwd. McCroadic In addition two special contests (St. Mawgan). the referee stoppiii the fight in the 1st round. were staged. Each bout was of three For the Information of our two minute rounds. shown Culdrose On the form readers, Navy News in The results were:should he strong favourites for the e Brat published on inter-Station Competition for the Lightweight-LA.C. Fleming (St. ˆcitcr,ˆcigiiL flout \0. 3. fl'sêay in each aonth Hamhara Trophy to be held at Bram- l..R.l-.\t, Garth v, L.A.('. Rvts-Oiiscr, light L.A. Lee in the 2nd K.Od. Mawgan) won on poáats Gaiih March.

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Arbroath beat L,ossiemouth 8- (i, .'nthsurn beat Abbotsinch ll--. () beat 13r;tmcsmte 5 -3.

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Gosporl, and ( uldrose had :t stalkFrigates of this class are of 370 over. to the semi-final through St. feet in extreme length. 360 feet he.

Merrs n cit lthdrass ing from the compe- tween perpendiculars, and base tUlon. 'file match bct'sutcen Stretton beam ot 41 feet, and ttt,issds cis.is abandoned after Has ing been designed for thlrt -live minutes through dense fog, the beat 1111 andprimarily detection of the most neither side succeeding in scoring. In nlodei U is pe elf submarines. they will the replay the (salliussing week Strelton be filled ssilii the latest underwater prosed much the superior side to win detection and equipment anti-sub19-5.

111A1 111e orp,'ii. ii! ,',Iclesciop' The semiftn;il, Isere imoilt excellent games. 'that between Stretton and Arbroath played at Anthorn on Dec's 5\ ' 'sl.%%s ember 5 ma, a fine open game despite SO'S poor weather Csdfldliissfis. ssjslws its reader, All the scoring took place in the first -' It tPPV ANI) PRO.l'l Hot S I minutes and Stretton emerged the siClsmrs l'v 9 points to nil. The other NI.W i i-. u semi-final between Ford and Culdroce played at Chichester on December 7 was also a good match and sass' the ' lit defeat of the "favourites." Ford, bs Fr;cI,l I dcsi'ii ii L'e.uc eel sicam ('1.11% A('ROSS tulbluic (IC.Ichlllc'l (1 6 points to nil, sli hicli will !he si, scrsant in the himusc' (-4, 2. 3, 4). them the speed ticcessary, for 10. Wile The on 7. final was played the give a terse PI'mscul the side 13). task.

Good sea- I Ii Author or other tm. important Penzance Pirates' ground on Monday. their writer (SI. 11. will Holy men shortly about to travel on howkeeping qualities enable the I December 12, in appalling conditions, 9, back.'

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The ground cisat a sea of mud and vessels to maintain their high speed IA. 6th April, laSS. afthout the day (3) 17, This Wore 20 give, I') without the effect of II a gale-force wind swept across the in rough seas.

Ill addition to the specialised equip- I') Catching. perhaps (7) It. pitch giving little chance to place Rite man for mt~ip'? (7) kickers.

A battle was merit mentioned above, each ship will I 21. ding-dong IS. 21.

Slander or ,mrg,nisc on Irish (3, 4), c,muflty fought up to the final two minutes 01 have ;i main armament of two 4.5 I',dI,sc among the animals.' That will clinch 16, the matter I"). the game when Fletcher went over inch guns and also two smaller guns, 211. Irish gilt in revenge (3). for Culdrosc and the cons ersion was IX The vessels are all-welded and the 311. Request inciuisissn in Persia'a Kin~ (3).

20. made from an unLivsturahle position structural arrangements base been i ii. Sty I end (snag,) 17.

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by Sub.-1,icut. Ecieritt. During the last specially it, achieve the 319. The Frcn5h Indian's cCpre%sion caused by 21. designed 26, minute Stretton made ;i tremendous lightest possible structure. Opportunity amusement,' It I. 27. effoit to equalise and mere almost 'has been taken in their building to 39. Headacar It,r tsalcfa.t's7 (5, 9>, 29. if. there 'ishcn the final whistle went. A gain experience in welding procedures I CLLIS DOWN 32 ciietst> hi) CIdrose S to good land arrangements calculated to con2. It's TtudV I,' want a it ftc reach 500 (4), points 3.1.

A nscIdmcr follows many on to a ship (5).

35. nil. to gicie them the Bamboro Rugby I duce to rapid building of such vessels I 3, 4 That's tught I (II, Shield, in an mergenc.

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See II. 1000 Al). and it Is let In (1). l,guirai,vu,l shapely (5).

Quiet " Ah, the king (4). life I,' me (1).

A Petersen of the Black Gang opp.rncnia I'll See I'm down.