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December, 1956

NEWS

TM RETAINED REGULARS

THE COMMODORE, Royal Naval fighting complement and the ship then Barracks, Portsmouth, recently made assumed the role of first reserve for a statement to the Press in which he the operational fleet. Although she paid tribute to the alacrity and cheer- remained in home waters the necessary fulness with which the men coming to heavy programme of exercises and the end of Special Service Engagements working-up restricted severely the had responded to the demands made leave for all the ship's company: this upon Ihem when it bccante necessary ill conjunction with the unavoidably to retain them for service in the Fleet crowded conditions obtaining in the beyond their seven-year period. The ship made for a trying time for all on Commodore added that, following the hoard. As soon, however, as orders announcement made in Parliament on were received to release H.M.S. November 13, it was now the mIen' Glasgow from her role, her 86 retained tion of the Admiralty not to retain men were transferred to their depots any, man for a period longer than four and thence to other billets in the port months and, furthermore, that every area. effort mould he made to reduce this The Plan for Release period as soon as this can he done 1)c% elopments in the \t iddle East without prejudicing the requirements of the Navy. An immediate aim would in September and October suggested he to release all those men retained that limitation of the period of retenof S.S. Regulars might he feasible during September in time to enable lion them to reach their homes by and the various drafting offices made In of warlike

V]e,slrUlisalion of Port Division Advancement Rosters

ADVANCEMENT IN the Royal Division. On the other hand, to postN a v y ill a y be "non-roster" and ponc a man now at the top of a Port 'roster," Non - roster advancement Division Roster until all men of other covers those cases where a man's Port Divisions of earlier basic date qualification and recommendation are have been advanced would he seriously automatically and without delay fol- unfair. For this reason Their Lordlowed by advancement. An example ships informed the Fleet by A.F,O. of this type of advancement is that 517/56 on February 27, 1956, that no from ERA. 4th Class to ERA. 3rd man already qualified and on the Class, in which a certificate of corn- roster at that date should suffer as a pcteitcc and a certain length of service result of the pooling of the rosters. in the lower rate together with a . Much midnight oil has been spent Commanding Officer's recommenda- in the last six months in deciding how tion are sufficient. Roster advance- t9 honour this undertaking at the same ment applies to those cases where time as getting an amalgamated roster there is an exact limit laid down by as soon as possible and realising the the Admiralty Vote "A" to the advantage 1 mentioned above. numbers which ntav he borne of the particular rate and branch. Here it is Men Already on Port Division Rosters necessary for men, in addition to Let me say at once that no difficulty qualifying themselves, to wait their .aris.es in the vast majority of rosters plans accordingly. spite turn in a queue until a vacancy occurs for leading rate; nor in most of the action being necessary in early in the higher rate owing to men leav- rosters for Petty Officer. In such cases November, therefore, early progress the service, obtaining further the length of time on the roster is so towards release is possible; and in ing etc. lit the case of some short that, within the next year, any advancement. some cases the seven years and four rates there is a surplus of vacancies man who was already qualified on months will include leave, so that men over candidates and, in consequence, February 27, 1956, will have been will get away before the terminal date. of course, no queue: the roster is then able to reach the top of his roster.

Men who were on Release leave on said to be dry.

On the other hand some rosters for August 28 would, under the fourthe Chief rate are long and men within months' ruling, qualify for discharge Own Rosters sight, so to speak, of the lop of their again during January. 1957. All Port Each Port Division operates its own Port Division rosters have a vested Divisions are, however, making every rosters of the others interest in the old system. independently effort to relieve these men and put and it is inevitable that there must be The method decided upon will take them through their release routines some differences in the lengths of time effect in each advancement roster as before Christmas. In only, about half necessary to reach the top: this follows follows a dozen cases, in which the governing from each Port Division having dif(a) Advancement from the top of factor is the present irregularity of ferent resources of manpower and air travel from the Mediterranean, different commitments to meet. Also, the amalgamated roster will he made into vacancies on a centralised bait. does the success of this scheme within each port, it is found that the This ensures towards a final appear doubtful, speed of roster advance varies from amalgamated progress roster.

For General Service ratings retained branch to branch. For example, if the (b) At the end of each month the subsequent to September it may not rate of release from the service varies be possible to allow release at under or if the Admiralty have occasion to advancements made will be examined four months' retention as is being done alter the numbers borne at any rate, to sec how many ratings of each for the cases mentioned above. This is this is bound to be reflected in a category of each of the old Port because, even if the emergency were change in length of rosters concerned. Divisions have been advanced. If the to subside tomorrow, there would still Under- some circumstances rosters number in any category falls short of remain much essential work to be tend to become so long that advance- the numbers of advancements which done by way of bringing vessels back ment is discouragingly slow, and it is would have been made tinder the old to their home ports, dc-storing them to prevent this stagnation that a cer- Port Division system the difference and them, etc. S u c h tain minimum rate of advancement is will be made up by means of Supplepreserving clearing-up work is bound to take authorised irrespective of whether or mentary Advancements. The men to some months, and at present it can not this results in over-bearing. This is be rated supplementary will, of course, be those highest of the Port Division scarcely be started. Nevertheless, it is known as trickle advancement. still the intention to release any man advancement to in question in the centralised roster: Broadly speaking, as soon as his individual services can leading rate follows quickly upon the to be for eligible supplementary advancement must have be spared, and the position is the sub- obtainment of the necessary a rating of close ject study by drafting advancement to Petty Officer acquired the necessary qualifications authorities. Subject to this principle takes up to three or four years, and for advancement by an effective date that a man should be released as soon that to Chief Petty Officer or Chief of February 27. 1956, and must, of as he can be spared, the rule will be Artificer may take as long as twelve course, still be fully qualified and recommended. that those first retained will be the years on the roster.

An extensive statistical invcs'igafirst to go.

Each individual's position on the roster is determined by a figure known tuon of this system has shown that Active Service Men as the "basis of the roster." This is overbearings are likely to occur in a To those men who are now sometimes the date of a professional relatively small number of "Chief' the end of their S.S. approaching examination, sometimes the date of rates; but that such overbearings tend it is to point engagements necessary to sit the examination, to disappear over a two-year period out that conditions are unlikely to application the dale of a man's and that within a reasonable time all sometimes return to a fully normal state for a and sometimes a combina- rosters will settle down into amalconsiderable time to come, and they seniority, tion of these factors. A man's "basis gamated rosters, without any possible must expect retention to something of the roster" is determined at the time unfairness to the individual. When like four months beyond their bare at which he this stage is reached the rosters will joins the roster, but there- he seven years whilst international affairs aflcr it he varied his operated as amalgamated rosters obtaining may by are so confused and threatening. This red and the check procedure will no recommendations on the halfto is, however, a suitable occasion for advance- longer be requlired. recommendations yearly their remind such men that accrued ment (Form S.507) rendered by ships leave, both seasonal and terminal, will and establishments.

Effect on Portsmouth Rosters still them with a needed

ALTHOUGH MUCH has been written of the recent events in the Suez Canal. few know the extent to which the operations were dependent upon the Royal Navy. We have, therefore, devoted the centre pages of this issue to an article giving a complete account of the part played by the Royal Navy in this operation.

In appreciation and its a tribute to this magnificent effort the Admiralty is'aied the following message to all I-tM. Ships and Establishments "In the House of Commons last Christmas. night the Lord Privy Seal, speaking of The Need for Retention the recent operations in the l'ort Said area, said : 'I am sure that I am exMen accepting S.S. Engagements pressing the feeling of the whole contract for a period of seven ears' House in thanking not only the Forces active service followed by five years -- in particular the Navy-for the in the Royal Fleet Reserve. This form actions they have undertaken. but also of service was instituted in order to the reservists for the part which they provide a reserve of trained men hlve performed.' immediately available to the Fleet "Their Lordships heartily endorse without incurring the delays which this statement.

Royal Proclamations and other "These operations represent a new Government actions would otherwise in In make warfare. order to inevitable. Although inconvenidevelopment reduce civilian casualties and damage ence, and at time hardship, will to the absolute minimum, severe re- result from retentions such as those at strictions were imposed on our bomb- the present time, it is therefore necesing and support bombardment. Despite sary to bear in mind that those conthis the assault was carried out with cerned have contracted to give their such skill and was so well supported services in times of need. An example by the Fleet that our casualties and of the type of hardship which may those of the Egyptians, were kept to result from the retentions is the ease an absolute minimum. of the 170 Portsmouth Port Division "A striking new development was men who were actually enjoying their the use of helicopters operating from release leave at the time of recall: it carriers to land Royal Marine Com- is reasonable to suppose that these mandos. The Fleet Air Arm provided men thought they had said farewell to half the initial striking force against the Navy for ever and were actively the Egyptian Air Force and practically engaged in making arrangements for the entire close air support for the vital their future employment which in assault and consolidation by para- many cases must have committed troops and Royal Marine Commandos. them to considerable expenditure of "Their Lordships fully appreciate money. that the great part played by the Navy The retention of these men became in this operation was not achieved essential at the end of August. The without much hard work and con- immediate need was to provide some siderable disturbance to many, officers 200 or 300 men for duties directly and men. All concerned may he justly connected with the Suez crisis and proud of the part they have played in then to follow this up with a regular the success of the operation-Well increment in numbers in order to meet done the wide variety of other commitments Amid the stress and strain of the which inevitably arise in the wake of Middle East affair the work being done such political trouble. Fortunately the by our Forces in other parts of the retained men are all fully experienced world may easily be forgotten. It is, and can be considered suitable for therefore, with very great pleasure that world-wide service without recourse to we are able to produce in this issue further training or preparation; but three photographs showing the work this very fact in itself increases the of a Royal Naval Air Squadron in burden which the retained men must be asked to bear.

Malaya.

The New Year will see the introducMen Recalled from Release Leave tion of centralised drafting. This has The 170 Portsmouth men referred created many problems, not least of which is that of Port Division Ad- to above rejoined on September 3 and vancement. To remove all doubts and 4. not a single man failing to report. suggestions of inequality we are pub- For the most part these men were lishing as our leader a very detailed drafted immediately from the Royal account of how the advancement Naval Barracks to billets from which provide rolas will operate under the new other men had been moved into the scheme of drafting. operational area. Eighty-six of the breathing space when the time comes to H.M.S. to adjust themselves to the way of life Demands on our space have been so men were drafted Glasgow heavy that for this issue NAVY Ntws in order to bring her up to a full outside the Navy. has been enlarged to 20 pages.

We hope during 1957 to feature "Letters from Our Readers." We receive many letters, but most of them are so laudatory that modesty prevents Can Premium Savings Bonds Savings Q. 0. Can I give a Premium us from publishing them, although of Bond as a present? be used as prizes in athletic and other course we are, being human, very A. You can buy a Premium Sat- competitive events?

Bond gill A. Pre,nium pleased to receive them. We would be ings Born! gift tol.en for a bond and Savings pleased to hear from readers on all give it away. Whoever you give it to tokens can he given 0.5 prizes for corpssubjects, and if their letters are of can convert it into a bond as if it petitions such as whist drives. etc. sufficient general interest we shall were money. Bits if the recipient is The). should NOT however he used as publish them. under 16 This mltnst he done by the; prizes for athletic competitions as this The Editorial staff wish all readers parent or guardian on the child's in volte.v the recipient in lot jug his a very happy Christmas. a,nalt'ur .statu.r. he/ma/f.

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qualifica-tions.

The New System The last time men will he recommended on Port Division Forms S.507 will he Noventher 30, 1956. On receipt of these forms in the General Service Port Divisions the rosters will be brought up to date and after adjustment on about February 1, 1957. action will he taken to amalgamate all into one Centralised Roster (for each rate) which will, in due course, be the Naval operated by Drafting Authority at Haslemere.

Port Division rosters will he amalgantated into one central roster in the order of "basis of the roster."

Advancement will therefore continue into vacancies, on a centralised basis. from the top of the amalgamated roster regardless of Port Division.

This, however, is by no means all the story. The variations in the lengths of Port Division Advancement Rosters require careful treatment. These variations are sanctioned neither by logic nor justice and one of the benefits expected from the centralisation is that in future the time taken to be advanced to Officer (e.g.)

Petty Engineering Mechanic will not to any extent depend on the man's Port

During the investigation it became clear that-with notable exceptionsthe Portsmouth rosters sverc longer than those of either I)evonport or Chatham. The general effect of anial' gamation will, therefore, he that Portsmouth advancement to the Chief rate will he accelerated, while the position of I)evonport and Chatham ratings already on their 'own advancement rosters is secured by supplementary advancement as explained above. To set against this, a parallel investigation suggests that up to now Portsmouth ratings above the leading rate have had the longest period at home between successive Overseas Commissions (with the significant exception of the Communication Branches). Very broadly, therefore, the senior Portsmouth rating will receive slightly earlier advancement than he could have expected tinder the Port Division system, but he will go Overseas again sooner under centralisation than would have been the case. To those (and they for early are who strive many) advancement and active employment it will seen) that the Portsmouth rating will benefit in both respectsthe others will no doubt recognise that justice is being done.

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AT THE time of writing these notes it has been announced, that l'etrol Rationing commences on December 17. My original intention this month was to give a report on the Motor Cycle Show at Earls Court and devote my notes to motor cycles. In the circumstances. however, I am sure I will be forgiven if I concentrate on how to get the maximum mileage out of your petrol ration.

The Petrol Allowance The tnonthlv basic allowance is intended to give 200 miles' motoring per month and is as follows: Private Cars Up to 1.1(K) c.c. (1109 h.p.'i including 3-wheel vehicles 1,101 cc. to 1,6(X) cc. ...

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Owners of motor scooters will he chuckling, of course, since the ration of 3 gals. for up to 5() cc. machines will give them an easy 300 miles of motoring per month.

Stretching the Ration There are three main factors in obtaining the maximum mileage from the petrol ration, all e q u a II y important.

(a) Driving The main essential is to keep one's maximum speed down to about 40 mph. Speeds higher than this increase

petrol consumption quite severely.

Rapid acceleration is also inadvisable, especially by using the lower gear ratios, the aim being to use as high a gear as possible without ill-treating the engine. It goes without saying, of course, that you cannot stay in top gear all the time, but the general trend must be towards quieter and steadier driving. The brakes should not he used excessively, except of course in emergency, and one should aim to slow down on a trailing throttle rather than on the brakes.

Free-wheeling and coasting in neutral are old tricks and very effective provided the brakes are in good order. If the coasting distance is worth while the engine can be switched off but restarting of the engine should he done by the self-starter and not by slipping the car into gear, since damage to the synchromesh devices in the gear-box may result. Under no ci rcumsta trees should the car be free-wheeled by depressing the clutch pedal or just by switching oil the engine, the gear lever must he properly in neutral and the foot away from the clutch pedal.

Incidentally, on long grad en ts care tnust he taken that the engine does not over-cool when coasting or the economy will bc nullified by having to use the choke when restarting the engine.

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The "Salu" type nuclear powered guided missile cruiser (CLGN) designed to be equally effective against sea, air, land and underwater (SALU) targets.

This artist's impression portrays the ship, subject to design changes, which has been requested as a part of the United States Navy's 1957 new construction programme. This latest addition to the U.S. Navy's atomic attack and defence systems s,ill carry a number of multiple guided missile launchers for directed weapons of varying range and capabilities, as well as torpedo launching equipment

The 58th Edition of "J:(nes Fighting Ships is remarkable in that it includes a considerable amoutit of fresh material. Covering, as it usually does. the existing units of the World's , Navies, it lifts the curtain to reveal the future development of nuclear powered and guided missiles ships.

Of particular interest are the chapincreased by controlling its tempera- ters devoted to the United States and ture with a radiator blind. the Russian fleets. In the former, 14 warships have guided missile capahiReduction of (c) friction aircraft carriers and lit the engine, friction losses can he lity including submarities. By 1961 the United States reduced by using a thinner oil not heavier than S.A.E. 20. or a multi- Fleet will have 47 ships armed with atomic power subgrade oil if the engine is fairly new. this weapon. Two (b) Engine tuning An oil consumption of 280 miles to marines have been completed and 13 It goes without saying that to get the pint is permissible. the best from an engine it must he in All brakes must he checked for good tune, items to he checked are as freedom from binding, a prolific follows source of power loss. Huh bearings Valve tappet clearances must be should also he checked, adjusted and correctly set. repacked with light grease.

Distributor contact points must be Finally, don't forget to keep lyre clean and set to the correct gap. pressures correct. An increase of 2-3 lb. above normal pressure will give a slightly rougher ride but can help considerably in improving mpg.

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Sparking plugs must be in good condition and the gaps correct. If the plugs have run more than 10,04)0 miles they should he replaced.

All high-tension leads should be in good condition and should be renewed if necessary.

If the engine is slow to warm up the thermostat should be checked.

All petrol leaks must be rectified.

In addition, further tuning which will stretch the ration considerably, further can he carried out at moderate expense.

The first item is to fit a sue smaller main jet in the carburettor. In the case of Standard Vanguard cars a complete economy, set can be fitted at a cost of about 8s. 6d. This set comprises Main jet 125. Air correction jet 18(1. Choke tube 24.

A stage further is to fit a highvoltage coil, using sparking plug gaps of .0035 to .0038-inch and even smaller main jets than above.

Engine efficiency can also be

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others are under construction or on order.

Details of Russian developments in th field of nuclear power and guided missiles is naturally restricted, but .t is reported that there are over four hundred submarines in commission arid the number of "Sverdlov Cruisers" is now 16 with a further six under construction. According to "Jane's" Russia has built more cruisers and destroyers than all the nations of the world combined.

Priced last year at ÂŁ4 4s Od., 'Jtne's" Fighting Ships is full of infornration so necessary to those interested It' is an Ill invaluable Wi-power. reference hook which every mess ought to have.

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l'he Severn Division. ILN.V.II.

HOW MANY of our readers know ss hat or s ho were Si_J:cncihles.! Our dictionary says that Fencihles were soldiers enlisted for home defences and it follows, of course, that SeaI Fencibles were volunteers enrolled for the se:i'defences.

We are indebted to the Commanding Officer. H.M.S. Flying Fox. Mardyke Wharf. Bristol, 8. for drawing our attention to the Sea'Fencible Service in the admirable booklet concerning the Severn Division, R.N.V.R., comprising MM. Ships Flying Fox. Locust and Venturer.

This little booklet, giving details of the Bristol Naval Volunteers and the entry and training of ratings, the :i ppoi lit ment of officers, facilities available. etc., may he obtained from I H.M.S. Flying Fox. 11

The above illustration shows the "Navy News" photograph album for "Ships of the Royal Navy" postcards. Many purchasers have expressed their complete satisfaction with the album, which can be obtained at cost price, 4s. 6d., or post free, 5s. This album, with the 15 postcards already published, wo make an excellent Christmas gift

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VENEZUELAN OCCASION

A DAY at sea in a Venezuelan destroyer meant a day packed full of CHARMING wrap-over housecoat particular' interest and enjoyment for in Everwears tiny tuft," with shawl two W.R.N.S. officers and 23 Wrens collar, full skirt and cuffed sleeves. from H.M.S. Drake. This took place' Available in Off White. R o V a I. last month when the Ctptaun of Powder.

Aquamarine. Rose, Red, F.N.V. A r a g u a (Commander I).

Maize. Nil Green, Cerise and Peach, Gamei.) invited its to aecom pa nv them retail 'at about S-is. when they were doing some gunnery trials-judging by the number of ' cameras in action our visit was also a

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Visit by the Director W.R.N.S. COMM AN IThNT N. NI. Robertson. c.B.E., Hon. A.D.C., visited R.N. Hospital. Haslar. l-l.M.S. Dolphin and the Office of the Commander-in-Chief on November 20. She was also present at the official cocktail parts' given by the W.R.N.S. officers at Duchess of Kent Barracks.

were very kindly lent by the National Maritime Museum.

The Lord Mayor's Hungarian 'Relkf Appeal The sum of £113 was raised by members of the W.R.N.S. living at Duchess of Kent Barracks. and this has been forwarded for Hungarian .

Relief. ortsniouth Command W.R.N.S. Benevolent trust 'I' h e recent Portsmouth Draw realised the sum of £102 for the W.R.N.S. Benevolent Trust.

The Late Chief Wren Jelleti It is with the greatest regret that we have to announce the death of Chief Wren Marian Jellett of H.M.S. CaleII.MS. Mercury donia, which took place very suddenly, At the end of October we said at R.N. Hospital. Haslar. where she had been a patient for a short time. goodbye to Third Officer C. W. I'inkWe extend our deepest sympathy to haiti, who has left the Service and is shortly going to Canada. We wish her her relatives. every success in the future.

Handicraft.; Exhibition Command On November 5, H.M.S. Mercury The Portsmouth Command held its Annual Firework Display, to W.R.N.S. Handicrafts Exhibition was- which the W.R.N.S. Unit invited the held on November 13, at Duchess of boys and girls of the R.N. Orphanage Kent Barracks. The exhibition was at Waterlooville. and gave them a teavery kindly opened by Lady Crcasy. party afterwards, The following day, the Wrens held The display was very varied and the standard of exhibits in the embroidery, their Autumn Dance. which was eanework and art sections was very generally considered a great success. A high. Work from the dressmaking raffle, held in conjunction with the section was entered for the Forces dance, raised the sum of £2t) for the Sewing Competition organised by the W.R.N.S. Benevolent Trust.

National Needle Arts Bureau. First Royal Marine Barracks, Eastney Prize winners have been forwarded for W.R.N.S. Sunday-members of the with the Inter-Service competition W.R.A.C. in London. This year's- Unit took part in the Morning Service novelty was the introduction of past on October 21, when four Wrens took the collection, a page was turned in W. R.N.S. Uniforms into the I:.tsji ion Parade; two uniforms of the 1917 era (Continued bottom colwnii 3) -

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After lining the deck for leaving harbour, we enjoyed some good coffee or iced fruit juice and then split up into small groups for a conducted tour of the ship. Luckily, language pro'ided little difficulty: as many of the Venezuelans spoke good English, parieuIa rlv those who stood by the ship when she was being built at Barrow.

So much was of interest and we were s'ery, impressed by the high standard of Ii sing aeconinioda tot and Ii e unusual, but delicious food. Piquant sauces. appetising salads, and mounds of rice instead of potatoes, were amongst the things enjoyed t all but the few who favoured Quells.

Before we left the ship the Captain marked "this historic occasion" by iii.tkiitg a happy speech and offering us a glass of excellent sherry wine. We shall not forget the t and thoughtful hospitality which entirely he lied Aragua s crest-a wolf rampant on a rough sea. the summer, W.R.N.S. During officers and ratings front l-I.M.S. Drake and H.NI.S. Raleigh also enjoyed days at sca in I I.\I.S. Eagle.

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The maker of the winning garment in each of the three sections will be presented with a cheque for £10 and a further prize of £10 will he awarded to the maker of the best entry in the whole exhibition. l'ri,es iii the I-Iome Air Command Exhibition were awarded as follows:Prize for the Best Ex/zibit:-Second Otlieer K. Niorean Daedalus), large pleated lampshade.

Dr,'msniai,ine. Class 1-Blouses, jVjm,'I,timeor and Lingerie: - Second Officer K. NI 0 r g a it (I)aedalus), nightdress--hand sewn.

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By the end of next year. the new Admiralty housing estate at l)argets Wood, Walderslade, near Chatham, visited by the Duchess of Kent on November 21, will provide nioderti furnished homes for 500 ratings and their families. Located some five miles from the town centre on an attractively wooded, fifty-seven acre site, t will comprise 280 three'hcdroomcd semi-detached houses and a similar ntimnber of two-bed roomed flats.

The first ratings, their ms-is-es and children are now moving into the houses and flats already finished on the estate, where work was started h' conmraetor.s in l:ehrt;mrs of this year.

Elsewhere on the 13 roads making up the estate construction is advancing rapidly.

The houses and flats are 10 be furnished iii light oak, including a threepiece suite and double or single beds as required. There is a range in colour schemes for the curtains, carpets and loose covets to be provided for occupants.

Miss I). F. Winter. representative the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ltd. This year the rules in the Dress- Dim's .mniakiiug. Class 3-Garments making Section were laid down by the for Children:- Superintendent E. NI. National Needle Arts Bureau Hzmitipson. ORE., W.R.N.S., child's Ltd. dress, hand sewn and smocked. ihe exhibits were divided into three SOUTH PARADE sections with pri-/es of a workbasket Liimbrnidery-11ormlmiiimer " S S Work:SOUTHSEA and two silver spoons awarded in Wren (Cuidrose), supper Singleton Yeomen's Delight each, cloth .

OSBORNE RD. In all, a total (if 105 pieces of The three prize-winning garments " Enil,roiderv-Gm'nm'ral : SOUTHSEA furniture go into each house for its have been sent to London where they Preston (Ycovilton). table cloth. dining room, lounge. kitchen, separate will he judged in competition with ('t2,i'it)fk : - C.TWreti R a m S a y bathroom and lavatory and bedrooms. doll's cradle.

(CuIdrose), all with woodwork and walls decorated -" Wren Terry (Dac- in shades of cream. Heating is proTov,,,alinc,' : (C o,zIuiu('d fron, previous column) daltii), donkey. vided by a solid fuel tire with tiled P.O. Wren Smiles surround in the lounge. two portable the Book of Remembrance by the (whether a Submarine-Destroyer--BattleshIp or Aircraft Carrier) convector heaters and an immersion P.O. Wren Regulating and the Officer' (Daedzmlus), blue bcdjacket.

OVER 50 SHIPS' DANCES CATERED FOR THIS YEAR! the fully tilted Art.- [..,;Wren Jcwelt (Anthorn), heater, while in in'Chargc W.R.N.S. read the lesson. kitchens are the latest gas cookers.

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Wire-Write--or Phone. Portsmouth 32275 There are ample power points, two ILM.S. CoJIingwood Miscellaneous:- Wren Vi nn c y being provided in the lounge and Make your first "Port of Call" for Dancing The W.R.N.S. Annual Dance ss-as (Veovilton), woven dinner mats. there is also a panel for radio and held on October 30 and a very good The Savoy Ballroom.

Radio Band Every Friday Second Officer K. television Connections. tinic %&,;is had by, ill.

Ic a 1 e d organ (l)aedalus), large p i4 NA C . .' ....... '. r.uu;.,,. rig ..,",. wood took part in the Festival of Cooking Utensils . .]"lie P372 Remembrance at Southampton. lit addition, more than 150 items of held Sect ion of the Sewing Competition crockery and cooking utensils are ILM.S. Victors' in I.ondonon Tuesday. November 27: . made available from aImmmi ni lint 19'6. sscrt.

-, During the past month there have t saucepans, rotary whisks and mincers been many outside activities in which Prize for the best exhibit (Arm,,.. and down to bread tutu tins

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75_ The \V.R.N.S. personnel of Duchess deposit Make the most of your I (Witti ~cat al trot gns.) t9 month, o pay) of Kent Barracks contributed to a allotment!

Ltdm044 Concert monthly dmogram,s9ign large parcel of gifts for the Nuiserv 10 Consult your local brnth of: Stall at the Y.W.C.A. Christmas Fair. 'magic-eye' tuning 49 gm) r 'Fhe response to this appeal ms-as very 4SLondonRd.(HorthEnd)&tt8/t2OKtntstonRd.,PORTSMQUTH Member: of the Jnierpor: Naval Trader,' ii good, ~~ especially from the Chief and I'etty Officer \\'iens Mess.

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The flats have one living room with a serving hatch from the kitchen and two large bedrooms. Those on the tipper floats of the two or threestoried blocks have solid floors to reduce noise. Both houses and flats have ouithouses stmitable for use as :m toolshed and lockable coal bunkers of 9 cwt. Capacity.

The exterior finish of the buildings. which have pleasantly wide grass verges, is of dark brick and primrose plaster with heavy dark tiles over deep eaves. Ample open spaces with mnattmre ttees help to preserve the rural character of m he small N:u',-;m I township.

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it is riot generally known that since 1950 the Royal Navy has completed over two hundred ships. Not- is it fully . :Appreciated that half of the ships now ill commission 'Sri. post -war comph_ lions.

-. -In an admirable little booklet of il : sixty pages published by the Admir.

Ilty. and entitled "In Which We " . Serve," every effort has been made to give an tip-to-the-ill in utc review of the Navy, its functions, progress, and its development for the future, Of considerable interest to all of is arc the chapters devoted to, accornmod ition in ships and ashore. Since 1946 I hundreds of married quarters have - been completed at stations at house :

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The new pay code has not been forgotten and each of its can see at a glance what we get or should get together with u complete table of pcil siotss and conditions, Attractively produced, fully illiisivttcd and ss iittcil in i simple sti uiht forward style In Which We Sersc Is ill soon b. available ill every ship and tstablishment, The first issue will he distributed free at the One per mess. Additional copies wi be (ill Sale from N tuft it the nominal cost

NOVEMBER has been another site. cations have been received since she cesstul month both as regards the returned home. number of new houses occupied and It may he of interest that those the number of lie". hurittt,s found serving in ships based on Portsmouth The Married Quarters staff has been whose ships companies were enkept s'cry busy indeed. titled to married quarters have not A point shtch does not seem to he land been through being sent to generally apprappreciated is that it will the Fastens Mediterranean on account pay the married man returning from of the Suez flare up. For instance, a General Service commission to apply the families of officers and mets serving for a quarter as soon as his ship in 1 yitc and Bulwark are being put arrives in Home Waters. If he does into quarters and new applications are so. his name is ill come to the top of being Similarly, those the rosier about the time the ship is serving in Maidstone tisay now apply due to pay (ft Oand ss licit he can expect for Por tsniouth quarters and those. of draft to Port Service or I-lottie Sea \laidstonc a ship*s compatsy who had Service. If he gets a draft to the Ports- quarters at Portland have been given

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mouth area he will also get a quarter the option of keeping t hens or of and be able to live ss ith his family at moving into Poitsinouth quarters. The a very low rental. 1 he standard of the principle adopted has been that none quarters is such that very few men should lose as a result of these utsexcould afford to rent equivalent fur- peeled movements. nished accomislodation privately. 'Ihe Applications for quarters have not us iii who gets di iftcd clscss hi.uc ad -'been so hi. is and no increase in the inittedlv has to start attain but he has numbers on the rosters scenic likely. It lost nothing but the live minutes spent is probable that. the November Statisin (itlint iii in ipplic ution fonis tics ill Show decrease to about six A case in qucstion is Keiiva front months in the waiting time for both whose ships Company very fcsi ippli olliccrs uand junior pelts -

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At the moment there are post:ul difficulties for ships abroad but it is :tiiticipatcd that distribution will be completed to the I lottie Fleet and - Establishments b mud I) ccisshcr the AtI A:I ii4 I i.411 1'Y ui is! lilac, and the ('re;icv. ('uuuiutes.', \I,,uuuitbatk'n and the Chairman. Mrs. Grant y early March. j I.u i Fast

VERNON BRtNCII OUR ANNUAL Sale of Work was very crea I occasion this year with he Countess \l owl that tn of Burma.

President of R.N.F.U.S.W., most kindly corning. to open it. and Lady Creas president of the Portsmouth Are:i R.s.t.t'.S.W., accompanying her.

1 he sak sas held in the Vernon .1 heatie on Vedncsday, November 14, and comprised a sewing stall, a cakes. bottles and sweets stall, a wisedlancous stall, a raffle stall and a bran tub in the form of a wishing well.

On arrival, lady Mounthattcn and lady ( reasv were met by Mrs. Grant (Chairman), who presented her committee. Lads Mounthatten and Lady Creasy then toured the stalls with Mrs. Grant who introduced the stallholders.

atid Mrs. Boon the doll. cshieh was the good work done by the tea cornvery kindly given by Sirs. W.ulrnslcv. us it Ice a uud helpers. Not on lv dud t hey The basket of fruit was won h Sirs. organise and serve the leas.' but also Dimmick, the Christmas cake by Mrs. ran the grocery stall, Robertson and the tray h Mrs. We were very pleased to have with Saunders.

Ins Mrs. Lean, who played many deIt was a great sleasurc to every selections on the piano and that Lady Mouinthatten W able yo lightful contributed a great deal to the enjoystay so long with us and in apprecia- nsent of the afternoon. tion, three heart cheers were given On November 14, several of our before she left. members much e n j o y c d Vernon Branch sale of work, and during the Sale of Wk afternoon members of the committee On Monday, November 12. our were presented to Countess Siouit0' members thoroughly eisjoycd the sale batten. of work organised by the Souths-a'Fh5 month we are holding our Branch and made many useful pur- Christmas party on lkcctsshcr 10 at chases 1.15 iii the theatre. Royal Naval We were very sorry to have to say Barracks. There cull he no charge for goodbye to Sirs. Marchant, head of the special party tea or the raffle the tea committee, who has joined her at this meeting, husband in his new appointment t Owing to lack of support the proPortland. We are most grateful for posed outing to London on December her excellent work and the happy will not now take place, Creasy atmosphere in which the tea

Creat pleasure From the platform Lady ssclcomed lady Mounihatten on behalf of the "Friendly Wives" of the Portsmouth Area and said what very great pleasure her visit had given everyone and how fortunate the Union was in having such an enthusiastic President. this was indeed a very big day in the activities of the Branches.

Mrs. Grant, on behalf of the Vernon Branch. very warmly seconded lady Creasy's welcome to lady. Mounthatten and said how tremendously the Branch had been looking forward to this day. She thanked the Branch for the splendid teamwork that had gone into the preparation of the sale and for the many lovely articles that had been given.

In opening the sale of work, Lady Moiinihzitteti expressed her pleasure at this kit and the welcome opportunity it gave her of meeting so many the members. She congratulated Vernon Branch on the attractive appearance of the stalls and said that she could see that a great deal of hard woi k had gone into achieving this.

After the opening ceremony Elaine \'uCarv. 3-'.ear-old daughter of Lieutenant-(oniinandcr and Mrs. Vicary. and Judith Riley. 4-year-old daughter of Chief Petty Queer and Mrs. Riley, presented bouquets to Lady Mounthatten a id Lady Creas).

Guests We sscre delighted to have as our guests slrs. .1 hompson (Chairman of the Southsea Branch), and Mrs. Casement (Chairman of the North End Branch). who presented their corniiiit tees to I .ady 1 ottnthattc n.

We were also very pleased to welcome Mrs. Burnett (Vice-President of the Portsmouth Area). Mrs. Boxer (Vice-(h.iirman of the (iosport and I arehain Branch), and Mrs. Winter (lion. Secretary of the Portsmouth Area.

During the afternoon Lady Mountbatten chatted informally ith many members and their friends and after ta dres the tickets for the traffics and gave the tsri,es to the lucky winners.

Mrs. Price won the tapestry stool, which was 55 orked h the sCs% tilL' party.

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ROYAL NAVAL WRITERS' BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION I bust, I ki.t Admiral Sir John Eccles. i Annual Dinner K.C.IL. K.(.V.0 CItE, is a C OM \IA\l)t R

Till: FIRST meeting of the Branch was held on Monday. Novcissber 19, The children's Christmas party will at St Faith's Minor Hall, Havant. be held in the Vernon Theatre on Following R.N.F.U.S.W.'s tradition the last verse of "Eternal Father" was Wednesday, December 12. at 2.15 sung and a Naval prayer said by Mr. Bcaunsont, the Curate-in-charge of Leigh Park.

Lady Creasy then formally opened SOUThSE. BRANCH the Branch and announced that Mrs. ON NOVEMBER 12, the Southsea Chavasse, wife of Capt. I'. NI. B. Branch of the R.N.I.U.S.W. held ('havasse, I).S.C., of Under Water their annual sale of work, which was Counter Measures Weapons Establishmost successful. 'I his year we were inent would he the Chairman of fortunate in being allocued the use of Branch.

Mrs. Responding the Theatre, Royal Naval Barracks, ('havas.se outlined her plans and it by kind permission of Commodore Was decided by a show of hands that J. Y. Thompson.

Havant Branch would meet oil the Lady Crcasy, who kindly opened third Tuesday of each month. The our sale, said she was very pleased to December meeting remains on Dcdo this for the Southsca branch with ccnsbcr II as previously arranged. whom she has always had close assoThe afternoon's speaker was Mrs. ciations. Sirs.

Acworth proposed a 'lhistk-ton-Smith, who gave an intervote of thanks to Lady Creasy and esting and amusing account of her exher an with silver presented engraved periences whcis visiting Russia, as a pencil on behalf of the Branch.

Naval wife, last year during the visit those were The Among present Lady of ships of the Home Fleet, Mayoress, Mrs. Asquith-l.eeson, Mrs. We are most grateful to Vernon Moulton, Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Winter Branch for doing teas and Southsea (Hon. Secretary of Portsmouth Branch for providing helpers in the Branches) and several members from North Frid. Version and Gosport and nursery. }:.urehaisi Branches.

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Members' Work The stalls and their contents were much admired, and the 2thJ people present were soon clustered around the different stalls. These were needlework ((lit which all articles were made by the sesciuug party either at their fortnightly meetings throughout the year, or at house), white elephant, grocery and handkerchief stalls. An innovation this sear was the presence of Madame Sysil, the fortune teller, who was kept busy all afternoon, and still had a queue of clients when all ub" Mall-holders had finished clearing no after the sale. Articles rallied were a Christmas cake, a chicken, a doll. an 'rnhroudercd cloth and two Vatehwork cushions, A special mention iiiii,i he of

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OUR MEETING was held on Tuesday, November 6, at the Fisher Hall, Whale Island. Mrs. Casement presided.

We were very glad to have Lady Reyne and her choir with us again and we very much enjoyed their Singing.

The r,utlic was for a howl of bulbs, flowers, and. apples and the winner of the first prize was Mrs. I unni.

The next event us our calendar is the Christmas bazaar on Tuesday.

December 4. at 2.1) p_ni.

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paying six-day visit to London flying his flag ONE OF the oldest, if not the oldest, in the' fast miiielaver Apollo. of the I ower-l )eck Benevolent Assit'Ihe Apollo (('apt. I'. Ii. I'. Brayne- ciation.s held -its annual reunion dinner Nicholls. I).S.C., RN.) berthed at out Friday, November 23.

I) uttlc Bridge flier it 4 11.111. oil I u.s iii. Association referred to is the day. December 4. i R - N. Writers' Benevolent Association, A busy ill tile has been progra u, " founded u ,. arranged for the visit iihich .............................

Over 140 members. of the Associamenced with otlicial calls on the (ion and their guests attended the most morning of Wednesday, December รง 1956. At 6.30 p.m. oil that day the excellent dinner and aftersiards found Ii use to go all too cs hi 1st talkI Commauider- in -Chief held a reception oil board for the lord Mayor. ss ith I iuug is ith old shipmates and friends. other civic dignitaries of l.ouidon. and 'this %ear's President of the RN. the Mac ors of Bermondsey, Writers' Association is Mr. A. Sanson and Southwark. and his toast was admirably proposed A general and cordial invitation is by Sir. II. I). Wedge. lit a very :umuusiusg extended to the public to visit the speech Alderman P. I). Blanch took Saturday and Apollo on Sunday. the assembled conspanv hack through December 8 and 9. A continuous scm- I 50 years. The principle guest of the vice of boats from Tower Bridge l'ier evening was Rear Admiral R. A, will convey visitors to and from the Hraiute. ('It., the Command Supply ship between 2 pus. and 5.30 p.ns.

Oflicer. (usnsider.ihle credit is due to H.M.S. Apollo will leave at 2.30 Mr. A. Stuart and Mr. A. C. Coates and pun, on Monday, December 10, for Dinner Committee for the very Plymouth. fine evening.

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THIS MONILI'S article was to, have been on Tobago. Robinson Crsoe's Island. but the following small parain the graph ---Daily Telegraphprompts me to write of Bahrein ii the Persian Gulf. Quote he Saudi has Arabian Government stopped Arabia to piping oil from Saudi Bahrein for refining. It accounts for six sevenths of the oil refined at Bah rein .

Unquote. is the principal island, 30 miles long and 10 miles broad, in the archipelago 20 miles off the I lasa coast of Arabia.

The low coast is fringed with coral reefs and the island rises to a height of 445 feet in Jehel t)ukhan.

Oil is the most important coinand reaches an modity exported annual tonnage of one million, the huge modern refiners', however, also treats the crude oil from the Hasa oillields.

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Hospitality American companies began drilling in 1932, and those of us who have served in the Persian Gulf can never forget the hospitality showered on its by the Oil Company's American and British employees in their palatial club surrounded by sand and pipes.

A club with air conditioned bar and rooms, marble swimming baths, tennis courts, squash and badminton, and the beer! Never has beer tasted so refreshing after the close suffocating confines of the ship, the trip in a crowded pinnace followed by the dusty shake up on the company's bus, But work in the oilfields is not all beer and skittles: the fellows work

hard neat h in eser bliiiig sun: the pay is good: the leave is good, and the look forward to an early retiremc nt in cooler climes. A gentleman who should have worn a long white heard told ne how difficult it was to retire, for the company, unwilling to lose their em phi yecs. ssu Id dangle carrot in the form of a few hundred pounds a year increase in salary with the result that they just "soldier" on. tasting every three years the glories of our rain and cold and t--~-ing to the desert oven of oil and sand which chain them with its riches.

Island Produce The island produces dates, citrus fruits and lucerna, cultivated by irrigations of numerous fresh water springs.

Bahrein is the marketing centre of the famous but declining pearl fisheries of the Persian Gulf, which the so-called produce exclusively "Oriental" pearls. Fishing is carried between May and out September by a fleet of several hundred sailing dhows by methods which have varied hardly at all through the centuries.

The Arab diycr, is equipped with more than a loin cloth, nothing leather sheaths to protect big toes and lingers, and a string bag round the neck to contain the oysters wrenched from the sea bed.

Each diver has two ropes. To one of these a heavy stone is attached above which is a loop for the diver's foot, and this descends to the ocean floor, a depth of from 10 to l5 fathoms, (Continued bottom Colunn 3)

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The additional will include 108 single cabins, 13 bed sitting rooms and 10 cabins for single W.R.N.S. ratings. In addition, accommodation for married couples consistbath ing of 16 double bedrooms, room facilities, etc., and separate will become available. lounge The for accommodation charges will he as follows:I)ouble Cabins (H. & night or ÂŁ3 per week, Single Cabins (H. & night.

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The Squadron's main work is troop carrying. Sometimes the soldiers parachute into the jungle when a landing cannot be effected. It also makes communications flights for all services, and evacuates casualties from the jungle and other inaccessible parts of the country. For the latter operations a duty pilot and machine is kept available to meet emergencies.

W.R.N.S.

Lowering of Age Limit for Entry The lower age limit for entry into the Women's Royal Naval Service has been reduced from 18 to 171 years. observers as aircrew. Lieut. I. Good- The consent of parents or guardians child is in charge of maintaining the will, however, be required by all rehelicopters, and is assisted by Chief cruits wishing to enter the Service Aircraft Artificer N. Willis. under the age of 18.

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All members will be very welcome and it is hoped that you will support your club and show your Commanderin-Chief your appreciation of it.

(Con ii,isu'd from Column 2) The other rope is fastened to a string hag and is used by his companion in the boat to haul him to the surface when the signal is given.

The average time below is from 60 to 90 seconds and after about 30 descents the diver is exhausted and his day's work is completed.

Only, one or two per cent of the shells contain any pearls, and those of important site are extremely scarce.

The largest being about 12 grains in weight, about the site of a small green pea.

Good Shopping The town can compete with Aden for s h t p p i fl g "runs." Cameras, watches, silks and satins: toys and jewelr: commodities which bring the whole British Customs personnel to the home ports on our return (leaving Southampton clear for our rich American cousins!) (I hope that the Fdilor will not censor the last sentence for I distastefully remember. after I had been searched from head to toe, my wife being asked where she had obtained her engagement ring.

"Ilraritigton's, twenty years ago" I snapped, and I was reads', after two and a half years away, to tear up each one of tier Majesty's Custom's officials, hit by hit.) We all have our job to do I suppose.

To our readers in the Persian Gulf who will he gargling the sand frotn their throats in the Julfair canteen on Christmas Day I should like to say that at least one Naval colleague will he thinkin' of 'cc all and wishing you ill the compliments of the season and a speedy return to what we hope will I he a sunny and prosperous 1957 for this Enland of ours.

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Helicopters of 848 R.N. Air Squadron user dense Malayan jungle

December. 1956

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John English will be pleased to answer your queries. A stamped addressed envelope will be appreciated.

R.F.R. Bounty COULD YOU please enlighten me, through John English column of Queries, whether or riot 1 am entitled to the £5 signing-on fee in the R.F.R.?

I left the Service, by purchase, on June 6. 1956, and part of the agreement of my discharge being approved was that I volunteered for the R.F.R. Answer: In reply to your letter about entitlement to a grant of £5 on joining the R.F.R. I think you have ,,usread the Form 8.112 sent you on enrolment. Reservists recalled on a general mobilisation who report for duty within 28 days are paid a £5 bounty: there is no grant payable on signing on.

R.F.R. Allowances I FINISHED my service with the R.F.k. in September. 1951, and'aftcr a break of three years I signed for a further period until 1959. My rating is Stores petty Oflicer(V), two badges.

Having been selected for a week's training. I would be glad of answers to the following questions: (I) As I now have no uniform, do I receive an issue of essential items free of charge or do I have to buy them?

(2) What will be my rate of pay and m a r r i a ge allowance for the training period?

(3) Will I receive any payment in respect of a court order against me for the support of two children of my former marriage!

(This was done during my last training period in February. 1951.)

(4) What is the normal training procedure for my rating, disciplinary (e.g., rifle drill, etc.) or departmental (e.g., stores procedure and accounts)!

Answer: In reply to your letter of November 13. you are now required to provide your own R.F.R. kit. To o.vsist you in this you will he entitled to a Clothing Allowance of Li 4s. Oil. for each year in which you have not carried out training, and £2 8.c. Od. for

the year in which you carry out training.

1. You should therefore receive £6 on reporting for training.

2. Pay and Marriage Allowance for the 7 days training will be 49/-.

3. Claims for allowances as appropriate will be completed on S.1032 (copy attached) by the ship's office at your training ship or establishment.

4. Training will be in departmental subjects.

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IWS11WYER HELPS GROUNDED SHIP MaIthve Prime Minister am~

Shipwrecked Passsengers News was received on December 1 that H.M. destroyer Cheviot (Capt.

E. T. l.arken, O.B.E.. RN.), while on passage from Trincomalec to Mombasa, was ordered at the request of the Government of the' Maldive Islands to proceed to the vicinity of l)ifuri, where a 69G-ton steamship. Max Ark, had grounded. I)ifuri is one of the island of the Maldive group.

When H.M.S. Cheviot arrived she found the Max Ant fast on a reef but upright- and with little visible damage.

A tug was reported to he coming to her assistance and, as the ship appeared to be in no immediate danger, salvage was not attempted by the Cheviot.

Numbered among the 23 passengers of the Max ArIt were the Hon. Ibrahim AI Didi, Prime Minister of the Maldive Islands; other Ministers and members of his family (including an infant of a few months old); a Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, on holiday from their tea plantation in Ceylon; and Miss Helena Rantaunara, a journalist, who had "hitch-hiked" from Finland.

The Prime Minister, his party and the other passengers were embarked in the Cheviot and given passage to Male, the seat of Government of the Maldivc Islands. The Prime Minister landed in his 16-oared ceremonial barge, and other passengers followed in the ship's boat shortly afterwards.

WREN VISITING A CLUB ONE OFTEN hears reference in conversation to "licensed" clubs, but the number of clubs in respect of which an excise licence is required to sell intoxicating liquor is very small. The trade unions clubs, the working men's clubs and political clubs are not licensed. You may well ask, "how is it then that beer and other intoxicating liquor can be obtained in these In a club of the places!" type mentioned -a registered or members' club--liquor is held to be merely distributed and not sold to members.

In a registered club the members purchase through their wine committee their liquor in bulk and employ a steward to dispense it only to members. It follows, therefore. that no excise licence is needed for this, as no actual sale takes place, merely a distribution. This applies only so long as liquor is distributed to members, and the very moment that one drop of liquor is sold to a "non-member" an excise licence is needed.

club do not commit the grave error of asking him what he will have. Of course, I am not suggesting that you should become what is fashionably called a "beer bandit" and not buy anyone a drink, it's just that in these circumstances you are not entitled to.

Remember that you are not a member of the club and if you do purchase a drink you will he committing an offence, and so will the stewa:d. So don't even try to buy a drink. Don't think that if you give your friend the money for two drinks and he hands it to the steward that all is well. because you will still be committing an offence, and of course so will he.

COULD YOU possibly tell me if there was a Royal Proclamation issued in 1949150 or 1951. thereby rectifying a legal error in signing-on papers?

This was that you signed to do seven years with the Fleet and promised to serve five years on Special Rooms reserve.

We can see, therefore, that clubs Knowing a signed promise is only are not licensed premises and many valid for three years.

Lighters are now being sent to take of the conditions which apply to a If there was such a proclamation could you tell me, and also, if so. off the cargo of the Max ArIt in public house do not apply to a club. preparation for an attempt to rcfloat On the other hand the licensee enjoys from what date it took effect?

A n.cwer: In reply to your letter of October 4. there has been no Prodamnation regarding naval engagement forms. On your Special Service engagement form you agreed to serve for a period of twelve years. of which seven years will he in the Royal Navy and the residue in the Royal Fleet Reserve. This is a perfectly legal and solid for,,: of contract.

Your statement about a signed promise only being valid for three Years is totally incorrect-as you would find to your cost if you signed a 'promise to pay" form for a moneylender ! You are possibly getting con/u red with the statute of limitations whereby, for example. simple contract debts if unclaimed for over six years become unenforceable.

House Purchase I AM in a position whereby I would like to buy a house almost imme-

Pt... itled Hours

To become a member of a club it is necessary to be proposed by an existing member and seconded by another, and forty-eight hours must elapse before you can become a member. Remember also that although clubs are not licensed premises, hours during which intoxicating liquor can be supplied in a club are still governed by law. "Permitted hours" as they are called, can be only eight in number in a the custom week-day, though adopted in some places is to extend her. an important privilege which is not this by half an hour sometimes, only extended to the club steward, namely during summer months.

Permitted that he can serve all corners, provided hours on a Sunday. Good Friday, or they are not drunk and that they are Christmas Day are only five. The diately but lack the necessary capital of the required age. Though we may permitted hours of a club do not for deposit. Can you tell me if there think it undesirable, children of any necessarily coincide with those of the is any Admiralty scheme to assist age can he taken to club premises, licensed premises in the same district. a loan, or any but as we all know, special rooms We may therefore leave a public ratings in thus h ocher suggestion that you earl rnake must he set aside in public houses to house at 2.30 p.m. --''closing t line''other than applying for furnished accommodate persons under the age and quite lawfully he served in our hirings or quarters! of 14 years. It is unlawful for a own club at 2.45 p.m. Clubs can also licensee to get a helping hand from obtain "extensions" for special Answer: In reply to your letter. I his son if he happens to he less than occasions, which means that liquor am sorry that there is no Admiralty IS years of age, but not so a bar can lawfully he dispensed after the when:' for loans for house purchase. steward of a club. normal closing time.

Your only way at present is probably flow do you and I stand when it It cannot he concealed that some to apply to the local council for a comes to clubs? If a friend who is a clubs arc ruts in :u slipshod fashion, loan. hut riot all councils are now able member of a club invites us to the and if you find yourself in one where to rio: tI,e.st schemer. can be bought by all and premises for a drink, are we at drinks If you have not put your nan::' liberty to join burr? Of course we are, sundry. or where drink., are served down for a house o,: the Victory but we must observe certain rules. after time. my advice to you is to Ilousiag estate you might try this. Upon entering the club we should leave the premises. Sooner or later You should apply to the Manager, sign the visitors' book. This is hound the law catches up with these places Victory Ilou sing Society Ltd., R.N. to he one of the rules of the club and and it may he your misfortune to be Barracks, Portsmouth. 'This, incident- I am afraid it is often broken. As prosecuted if You happen to he there ally. is trot a service undertaking. you approach the bar of your friend's at the vital moment.

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and this SCZlsOn another against England.

Whenever you sec his fair tousled hair on a soccer field you know he will give a full ninety minutes of honest endeavour, never letting up until the final whistle, as any opponent, especially the centre halves and goalkeepers who have sampled his tireless harassing, will readily agree.

Sonic critics have been known to say that he is not really a footballer, but a \'er' ready answer to that is that last season alone he scored over one hundred goals in senior-class matches, s hieh seems to add up to quite a lot of football. Naturally in all games of this type there are the goal-makers and the goal-getters, and Hasty is a goal-getter of the best grade.

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I'AFR ICK (PADDY) HASTY w horn in Belfast but left at an early a s'.hen his family, left the Emerald Isi to settle in Aldershot. Corning of football ing family' (his father playc for Ireland), it was natural he shout he encouraged in the game, an although he didn't set the town aligh he was selected for the representatis boys' side, and showed promise of th things to come.

First appearing in a naval side Bramcote in 1952 he has gone fror strength to strength with a recor anyone could he proud of. His fir selection to representative football i the Home Air Command and Nay teams dates from 1953. and on mer he has 'been a consistent member c both teams ever since. an also for Tooting the well-known I .ondo M iteham, side, it was not long before "h coon t rs's amateur selectors took flonet and he received a very worthy honot in obtaining two "Caps" in the 1955, season England and Scotlant

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shot in either foot and, despite his lack of inches, is also good in the air. All in all, the powerhouse R i of forward who is SLi seldom out of the score sheet.

An unfortunate accident to his ankle in the H.A.C. v. Hampshire fixture has recurred and caused a lot of anxiety in recent weeks, especially as he lives for football and never knows when to stop, and I ant sure all friends will wish hint a very quick recovery to full fitness.

In conclusion, let its hope he can grace the number nine shirt for his establishment, the N a v y and his

country, for many seasons to come.

Best of luck, Paddy

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new dining halt proposed a £1,000 Wtiicn's Fund which in two years exceeded its target by a pound. In August, 1914, the sum owed by Trafalgar was over £6,000.

Thanks to the enterprise of the successive committees and the loyalty of the staff the difficulties experienced during the First World War were overcome. Although food was short, prices terribly high, labour situation acute, rush of customers so great that the resources of the Institute were often strained to the utmost, yet men of the Expeditionary Force were we]corned and hosts of men on leave from the Front, were looked after and last. but not least, convalescents from hospital were cared for.

The Trafalgar entered the peace with an established reputation among servicemen and a debt that had been reduced to £3,289. This debt was finally, cleared off in 1922.

- In 1925 the third big extension was begun.

Only Proviso For this central and spacious buildComing of Age ing, with i00111 for extension, the stint 1)e Trafalgar celebrated its coming Of £4,100 was needed for the freehold of age in 1927. During its 21 years alone. This was a 1.

great deal of money 0 years ago. Appeals for money, were made and the Church of England Soldiers' Sailors' and Airnien's Institotes made 1 grant of £2,000 to the new venture and paid the heavy legal In return the Trafalgar expenses. joined the Association and has been a member ever since recei', itig many grants and valuable assistance. as a result. The membership hi-. never involved limitation (,it selfany government. The only proviso is that ill who serve iii the Royal Navy, or Air 10,c are Royal svclcotne, no matter whit their religious convictions may he: that whilst the work is chiefly social its nlainsprillg is religious and lastly that no intoxicants are sold.

011 December 14, 11X116, the buildwas opened as the home ,'t The Trafalgar Church of England Soldiers' and Sailors' Institute, Portsmouth.

It V.ZIS obvious from the first that the Trafalgar was appreciated. As 11)07. the accomearly is March. modation of 20 Sleeping cabins. a locker room. reading rootn, billiards rootti and restaurant etc. had proved loo stitill and large numbers of men had to be turned away for want of sleeping room. By building a new wing and converting four cottages adjoining the site into cabins the rootn could accommodate sleeping 107 beds. By 1912, however, a second extension was necessary. 'the four cottages. now past repair, were pulled down and a new wing was built hritiging the sleeping cabins tip to 227. A new dining hall and kitchen was provided and the nttuitber of kickers doubled.

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Candidates Office, n Old Jewy, London, E.C.2.

THE Trafalgar eclebrutes its fiftieth anniversary, this year its story begins fifty-one years ago.

At that time there were more than 20.000 sailors and soldiers in Portsmouth who had declared themselves members of the Church of England and the Lord Bishop of Winchester, with the Navy and Army. Hoard whose function was it) advise hint, decided to found an Institute to provide for the serviceman's "recreation and comfort in surroundings where the influence which springs frotn religion. is the natural atmosphere.

In due course the Cornntittee appointed by the Bishop found a building in Edinburgh Road. Originilly destined to house the local branch of the Y.M.C.A. this gothic fronted structute had ended up as the offices of the "Southern Daily Mail" it paper which for titany years has bee', amalgamated with the "Portsmouth Evening Ncs').

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Shortage of Funds The shortage of funds never ceased to he pressing. As as 1908 tidy a keen supporter hose name ss.us in due course give!, to the

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DESTROYER AND FRIGATE SQUADRONS RETL.RN TO Nfl'El) KIN(;D0M On completion of their duties in the Mediterrinciti. ships of the First Destroyer Squadron and the Sixth Frigate Squadron have arrived home, After completing the remaining period of their general service commisston with the Home Fleet it is anticipatcd that the Squadrons will return for ditty in the Meditcrr.inein in the early summer of 1957.

over one and a quarter million men had slept under its roof. its trading receipts totalled £125,000 and, from profits during this period, £7,0) had been handed os'cr to the building find.

From its opening the Trafalgar had included a devotional room which played in important part in the life of the Institute. Today the devotional rootit his become the Chapel of St. Nicholas where the Trafalgar Christian Fellowship meets ever' Wednesday for praise, prayer and worship and on 1ondiys for Bible Study. Ill this way, the spirit of service has been preserved intact. Religion has never been forced on those who use the Trafalgar.

The early 'thirties were difficult years for the Trafalgar and in 1934 the eontntittcc had to report that for the first time iii its existence the Instititle had tuade a loss, Disarmament and the trade depression were the main eauss, but a third factor was at work too- the improved conditions and increased comforts in ships and . estiblishnients.

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Immediately following them over half a million men used the Trafalgar, yet only first aid repairs had been possible.

Reconstruction became a necessity and to do so a sum of £38,000 was needed. Of this sum the Trafalgar possessed £22,300. The need was too urgent for delay and the committee of 1947 "infused by a faith almost equal to that which moves mountains" gave the order for work to be started.

Name Changed By 1949, the year the Trafalgar changed its name to The Trafalgar Services Club, the main reconstruction work had been completed. The cost, however, was more than £50,000. It was necessary to borrow £18,100 of which, to date, £10,400 has been. repaid.

Although the actual anniversary date is December 14, the committee of the Club considered that the month of October, in which the anniversary of the Rattle of Trafalgar is observed. would he more appropriate to celebrute its Golden Jubilee.

Anniversary Celebrations As part of the anniversary celebralions Wilfred Pickles visited the Club with the popular B.H.C. programme "Have a go' and this was a great success. The next day a Service of Thanksgiving and re-dedication was held in St. Anne's Church. H.M. Pot tstttouth, at which the address was the given by Very Reverend Thomas Crick. Dean of Rochester who, when Chaplain of the dockyard some years ago, served on the committee of the Club. On Stillday evening, October 21, the H.H.C. Cottttiitttiitv Hymn Singing was broadcast from the dockyard church, the hymns being introduced h- the Revcrend W H. S. Chapman, HA.. who is the Chairman of the House Corn.. tuittee of the Club. lit introducing one of the hymns he said that "for 50 the Trafalgar his provided years recreation and comfort in surrounditigs where the influence which springs front religion is the natural atmosphere. Many millions of men and women nitist have found a home from honte in the Trafalgar."

I t may he said that all that remains Institute's Record unaltered of the Club which first lit 1935 however the corner had opened its doors 50 Years ago is the been turtied.

The was gothic facade. Everything else has country to recover froni the beginning skimp been changed beyond recognition and in 1938 the climax of the endeavour to make the recovery period was reached. In that a club with all the modern amenitie' year 240.(XX) men were provided with and comforts. meals and (>7,000 with beds.

Jubilee Fund Although these figures were records., Thic article shows, however, that they were records which were soon broken. FIlch successive year saw there is Il continuity of purpose in the tuore and more men taking advantage story of the Trafalgar which has of the Institute's facilities -' - the remained unbroken through all the restaurant. the cabins, the chapcl. the years of development and change and lockers. the baths, the h.irbers chop that this purpose will remain tin etc.

In 1939 277.0(X) meals were altered is the earnest wish of evers served but by 1944 that number had one associated with the work of the risen to over 3(X).(X). ss hUe just Club today. The continued support of before D-day over 30.(XX) meals were those friends who have contributed so served in four weeks. 69,(54 mcii had generously to the proud achievements of the past is asked for. slept at the Trafalgar during 1939.

A special "Jubilee Find" has been Apart from the basic needs of its guests, the Trafalgar managed to find started and all donations should h time for them with sent to the Club's Comptroller, by entertaining acknoss concert parties and so on uand. s hen whom they will he the blitzes started, for defending its ]edged. Moneys so received will he own existence. The prompt action of used for capital iniproveuuucut and in the Manager, the chef and "half a no wt on day-to-day running Costs dozen unknown Nasal ratings" saved There is no doubt that the I rufal' the building from being razed to the gar still fulfils a great need ii, the ground by incendiaries in January lives of the service titan and wouiiaii 1941, and is worthy of our prayers anti During the war years and those material support.

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gratefully

December, 1S6

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COMMAND NEWS__

H.M.S. DOLPIIIN CHRISTMAS

MESSAGE FROM THE FLAG OFFICER, SUBMARINES I SHOULD like to take this, my first the opportunity through columns of NAVY NEWS of wishing all Submariners and ex-Submariners a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. I expect this is also the last time I shall have the chance to do so, since the normal terni of my appointment as Flag Officer Sub. marines i ill be over before Christmas nest year. But I hope by then to have visited all the theatres at home and abroad in which submarines normally operate, and to have seen most of you personally.

Good luck in 1957.

W. J. W. WOODS. Rear-Admiral.

Submarine Day ONE 012 the last acts of the Submat inc Nvy News correspondent (Old Style) was to represent to Captain (S M. Fifth Submarine Squadron that 55 years ago on November 2, 1901. the first British-built submarine was launched at the Barrow Yard of Vickers, Son & Maxim. This submarine was to the design of an IrishAmerican, John P. Holland. Some of these submarines had already been built in the U.S.A. for the U.S. Navy, so the building and trials of the first British-built submarine for the R.N. were attended by Cable, Captain U.S.N. The fact was represented to Flag Officer Submarines who agreed that this occasion should be celebrated.

Consequently "Submarine Day" was inaugurated, albeit unofficially this year, but with the earnest hope that in future years it will be officially recognised throughout the Submarine Service, the Submarine Old Comrades' Associations, and in fact the Navy as a whole.

To mark this occasion at Fort Blockhouse, Divisions were held in the forenoon, and were attended by RearAdmiral Woods, Flag Officer, Submarines, and Captain I. E. Enright, U.S.N.. Deputy Chief Staff Officer (Planning) to Comsubeastlant (RearAdmiral Woods). Captain Enright inspected the guard and addressed the parade. He remarked that his presence at this parade proved the close cooperation that existed between the submarine services of the R.N. and the U.S.N.. and he brought greetings from U.S. submarine personnel. He concluded his address by stating that with the advent of the modern nuclear submarine, it is more important now than ever before that this co-operation should continue.

Captain Enright then took the salute at the March Past.

This was followed by a general make and mend.

Captain J. E. Enright is a distinguished submarine officer, whose greatest single feat was to' sink the largest ship sunk by any submarine in World War II. After a particularly long and determined chase. U.S.S. Archerfish was duly rewarded and she sent to the bottom the Japanese aircraft carrier Shinano, 59.000 tons.

Visit of US. Submarines to II.M.S. Dolphin WE WERE once again pleased to be hosts to our visitors from New The London.

United States submarines Cavalla. Quillhack and Angler arrived at Fort Blockhouse on November 7 and stayed for three days.

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it required half an hour's extra time before a decision could be reached.

During the last ten minutes of this extra time Devoruport called upon some hidden reserve of stamina and won 5 goals to 2.

'I he Commodore attended the match and presented the trophies to the Wiiiflers.

On the previous evening a most enjoyable dance was held at the Royal Sailors' II (title (lob, among the g tiests were Capt. I.. l'arrott. CBE.. RN. (Senior Supply. Officer. R.N. Barracks) and Mrs. f'arrolt, and members of the visiting football and hockey teams.

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Anson Division Two Instructional Tours have been ruin from Anson Division during the past two months. The first run was a *-,' visit to 1(51.5. Queen Fli,aheth and the Ocean Terminal. The Cunard White Star Company went to considerable trouble to ensure that a good cross section of the ship was viewed, and visits to lounges, dining rooms, swimming baths, galleys, state rooms and bridge were included.

On November IS a visit was paid Launch of the first British-built submarine-1901 to the Southern Region workshops at Eastleigh. ]'ours of the machine shops These submarines, forming the Second R. C. T. Roe proposed the President, RL Rev. Monsignor Fay showed the processes involved in the Development Group, had visited the to which Mr. G. A. A. Scott resMany of our older readers will re- production of spares for all types of Third Submarine Squadron in Rothe- ponded. The Toast to our Guests and call that commissions of live years say in October. It is an interesting Sister Ships was proposed by Mr. duration were quite common at the engines.

More tours are being planned. coincidence that the principal shore- A. E. Swann. Rear-Admiral Woods. in start of this but few will have base for submarines on either side of reply, thanked the London Branch heard of onecentury, A Record? eight years. This the Atlantic, Fort Blockhouse and for its sentiments. Sir John Lang who is the record lasting of Father Fay who One frequently meets officers and submarine base New London. both followed, said that he was pleased joined Victory as R.C. Chaplain on men who have had experience in two present difficult berthing problems due he amongst the submariners again. Starch 4, 1948. He has now been of Her Majesty's Armed Services, but to fast flowing tides.

Mr. W W. Knight (Portsmouth), Mr. appointed to Admiralty as the Senior one of the recently joined Dental A. Suttill (Plymouth), Mr. R. 6. S. R.C. Chaplain and will appear in Submarine Old Comrades' Reade (West Lueut.-Cdr. future Navy Lists as the Rt. Rev. Officers entered for Short Service in Riding). the Royal Navy, had previously Wicker (Medwav Mr. SI. T. Towns).

Association (Portsmouth) Mgr. Fay; to his many friends in Fowler (South Last Kent). Mr. F. 3. Portsmouth, however, it will be as served in a similar capacity both in THE SUBMARINE Old Comrades' the and the Air Force.

Army Royal Association (Portsmouth) held their Townsend (North Eastern), Mr. R. Father Fay that he will he so affecHarrow (East Anglia), Mr. G. Wiley remembered. _6th annual dinner on Saturday, tionately, Chief E.M. Day vember 2. Rear-Admiral Woods (Hag (Norwich) and Sir. I.. C'. Roberts Chief Engineering Mechanic Sidney (Dorset) followed-they each brought X-Ray Officer Submarines) was t Department principal the warm greetings of their Branches.

Ernest Day, will leave the Royal Few LV, patients visiting h-. Medical Navy after 36 years' service, on guest. In his speech. Admiral Woods h' L Honorary Chaplain. th R stated that both he and Capt. Gregory for the annual X-ray January 21. 1957.

Department Benson fell Toast t1j check on their chests, were very keen on bringing to light realise that in In 1924 Stoker Day won the WelterAssociation to which Mr. H. H. Rose, .i the wealth of interesting material the ition o , large plates. over weight Port Open Boxing ChamChairman or the London Branch ti routine miniature chest X-rays pionship, in 1925 and 1926. the concerning the Submarine Story for responded. The Toast to our Absent are Li- . n in t k. the inspiration of the young rating. ass Radiography, Middleweight and in 1927, the Light ' yen by Sir. S H GlaieOther guests included Rear-Admiral Comridcs .

Unit , every year. lhi is in fact the Heavyweight Championship. He rebrook brought home to a theL inner B B tnt Capt. 6 D busiest unit of its kind, not only in presented the Royal Navy on many Gregory, sgnificancc of comradeship Before the Royal A (tman (di F Challis significance Capt.

Navy but in the whole occasions during the years 1922-27.

I Dinner the airman ended. said an ILU, A . Whetstone. R C It was February 6, 1926. he first that it was traditional to call upon an country, averaging as it does, over tatives from other branches of the 130 cases each working dii y. joined the Royal Yacht Squadron, the to a unsuspecting guest give short Submarine Old Comrades' Association youngest rating on board. When he fell to Capt. 11. G. D were also guests. The air of informa- speech-this left he was the oldest. During his 24 Supply and Secretariat Division Stoker. lily and ",ut respect madc this Each year, football and hockey years' Royal Yacht Service. he served occasion 0 C. / Memorial Service teams from the Supply Divisions of under four monarchs and, as his On Sunday. November II. the Rethe Royal Naval Barracks, Devon- father-in-law also served in both Day Service was held on ON SUNDAY morning, November and Portsmouth. play for inter- Victoria and Albert's, the family can Fort Blockhouse Parade Ground. For II, the London Branch attended a port (Continued page 12. c'.. !uutn 4) Memorial Service at the Submarine port trophies, and on Saturday, No-

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once the weather wits kind and this impressive and moving ceremony was Memorial on the 'fhanies Embankment. The Service conducted by the attended by S.O.C.A. representatives.

Rev. C. H. Benson was most moving and impressive. Wreaths were laid by Submarine Old Comrades' Flag Officer Submarines and the Association (London) London Branch. The Naval Guard was provided by the Submarine ReAnnual Dinner fitting Group at (hathani Dockyard.

THE 24th Year London Annual Dinner held at the "Surrey Tavern," Kennington Oval oil Saturday, No- R.N.B. PORTSMOUTH vember 10, 1956, Was a robust and Annual Ball invigorating spectacle. Among the many guests were Rear-Admiral V. J. SO SUCCESSFUL. was the Hallow-e'en W. Woods, D.S.O.' (Flag Officer Sub- Ball of 1955 that it was decided to marines) and Sir John 6. Lang, hold an Annual Ball each autumn.

G.C.B.. K.B.E.. ('.8. (Secietary to the At this year's Ball, over 1,700 people Admiralty). All branches were repre- danced in a drill shed and gyninasented. The ISO who were present had sium. completely transformed by dea most enjoyable evening in an corations based on a theme of the atmosphere of friendliness and gaiety. Gunpowder Plot. The Dance ComAfter the Loyal Toast given by the mittee must be congratulated nn an Chairman Mr. H. H. Rose, Cdr. evening's first-class entertainment.

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H.M.S. Astute at Halifax DURING THE past month one change has taken place in the Sixth Submarine Squadron when H.M. Submarine Alderney was wished "Bon Voyage" arid she sailed out of Halifax to return to her home base. Portsmouth, having finished her commission in the Canadian squadron.

The strength of the squadron is now once again two submarines. Astute and Alliance, and the result is plenty

of hard work and time spent at sea.

Even so, there is still time for pleasant variations, and at the moment Astute is paying two visits in the U.S.A. namely New London and New York.

It is then proceeding to the Bermuda area for exercises and returning to Halifax in December. where for a short time she will he preparing for her return to U.K. in time'for Christmas with the folks.

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Alliance was given a good welcome by the weather on her first long trip down south, where she experienced some severe storms which slightly altered her structural appearance in the fact that she lost part of her gun casing. WIT aerials and her bridge access door. After repairs in Halifax she is once again at sea keeping the quota of exercises with the R.C.N. and R.C.A.F, up to scratch.

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OPERATIONS IN the Eastern focus of Mediterranean sere the November.

Naval activities during The action against Egypt began on October 31. The First Lord of the Viscount Admiralty (the Rt. Hon. I-lailsham, Q.C.) spoke of the Navy's participation during the debate in the House of Lords following the Queen's speech at the opening &if Parliament on November 6 (the day the ceaseire was declared). He said 1 am not sure how much it is realised that this was largely a Naval operation. The aircraft were largely Naval aircraft; the land forces were Iartzelv Marines, and, of course, the carriage was largely by sea. I know that Your Lordships would desire me to say that that work was carried out sith faultless efficiency and absolutely tincss ers ins devotion to duty. If for no other reason. I am glad that I have been chosen to answer this Debate today, in that it has enabled me to say that, with all my heart, not only on my own behalf but also. I believe. on behalf of a grateful nation."

The offensive opened with air operations against Egyptian Delta airfields and other military targets by landbased and Naval aircraft, but the first lie,, s associated st ith the Navy came from H.M.S. Ness foti nd land (Capt. .I.(,. I-I a milton, R . N.), who cncoti nt e red an frigate h night while on shipping protection duties in the Gulf of Site,, and sank her when she failed to anss er is hen challenged or to stop sshen called upon to do so. The Egyptian frigate was later identified a the I)omiat, formerly the River class I r i g a t e Nith, and it was announced in London that she was with the apparent mines carrying in the area. intention of laying Sixty-nine survivors were picked up by the Navy.

Another early incident involving the Navy was the shooting down of the an Israeli aircraft by frigate Crane t(apt. B. S. I'einherton. R.N.) hcn four aircraft made a concena ted at ;tck on the ship. This incident ssas also in the Gulf of Suei_

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casualties by helicop:L one time Wvern and Sea h-lass k ii rcra ft divebombed the vital railroad bridge west of (iarnil airport and destroyed it. Ott another occasion N a s a I aircraft attacked in Eg pt ian hlockshi p as it was being tossed to the southern cud

During the morning of November 6 No, 45 Royal Marine ( onimando. consisting of sonic 50)) men, was put ashore by a fleet of helicopters from H.M.S. Ocean and H.M.S. 1 heseus.

They were landed in the l'ort Said area as the rest of No. 3 Commando

'I he first Na il loss ssasreported on November 3. ii hen W vern aircraft of No. $30 Squadron sits shot down over the sea. The pilot, Lieut.

I). F. \leCzirthy. RN.. ejected himself and made a safe descent, but ss it hiti four thousand aids of hostile shore batteries. While Nasal tighter aircraft ft omit H.M.S. Eagle and H.M.S. Bulsiark kept match over the pilot, marking his position, other aircraft engaged the shore hat t cries tint ii an air sea rescue helicopter, piloted by Lieut. (dr. Bailey, R.N .. arrived front II. sLS. Eagle eight miles a" ay. lwti hours alter ditching. Lieut. sIc('a ohs is as back on boa rU unhurt. and cheerful. 1 h folloss i ng day. Sublieut. C'. 1. Kill. RN. ss.ts killed when his aircraft crashed over the side of H.M.S. Hulssark sshile landing on front a strike mission, About this time Lieut. Donald F. Mills. RN., the pilot of a Sea h-lass k a era ft. is as forced to hale out about and 10 miles east of 300 nii Ic., the Canal. A helicopter "its sent to rescue him sihile Naval lighters ensured that the Fgs ptians did not harass him from the Other lighters circled overhead to guide the helicopter. is hich picked lip Lieut.

Mills and returned hint it) H.M.S. Eagle, Four F gs Pt i a ii F-boats ntidwa v between Alexandria and Port Said were attacked by Sea Hasik aircraft on Noveniher 4. One was blown up, two set on fire and the other damaged.

The damaged vessel was allowed to pick tip survivors. and made its way back to harbour. This act was recognised by the Admiralty, in a signal eong rat it Ia ting the a ire raft 'ca rn er on the success of its attack and the humanity which allowed the remaining damaged F-boat to rescue the survivors of the other three and put them ashore.

time this form of Naval landing has been carried out.

Many of the Commandos landed by helicopter were battle-hardened troops who formerly served in the Korean war and in jungle operations in Malaya. They were lifted I rittit the aircraft carriers Ocean and 'I heseus Whirlwind by a fleet of Naval S. and other helicopters of the At my and R.A. F. embarked.

No. 3C omiinia ndo Brigade is corn manded h Brigadier R. \V. Madoc. ().I3.F., who served in Crete during World War II and is as there taken prisoner. *the units of the Brigade are tinder the command of the following officers: I .ieut.-Col. 1)_i%-id Ci. Twee. 'it.hI.E. (40 ('ommnando): lieiit.-Col. Peter I.. Norcock, O.l3.F. (42 (nmniando). and I_iciit.-('oI. Noiiiian H. 'I'ailvour. I).S.O., who was is otmtided during the operation in Egypt (45 Couitniatido).

of Lake l'inisah. Unfortunately, although damaged, the hlockship was subsequently tossed on into position and sunk,

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As corn muniqLies were issued with from Allied increasing frequency Cub Dances are held monthly at the Cub-see posters displayed in I leadqiia rters. it became evident that and establishments for time and date.

Price of Admission 2jthe main Naval burden was falling on ship carrier an aircraft Anglo-French EVENING A REALLY FIRST-CLASS force. More than lOt) ships of various Dances for small ships are catered for, and terms for these can be obtained types mere operating in the Eastern Mediterranean. including five British Tel. Portsmouth 70281 or 70282 from the SECRETARY - MANAGER.' aircraft carriers, the Eagle. Albion and Naval Air Support for Landings Bulwark, i ith operational squadrons On November 5 immediate and of aircraft, and the Ocean and Thcscus the with operational helicopters and units continuous support of a Marine Commando day was given by Naval carrier-borne Royal embarked.

In addition, there were aircraft to the landing of allied paraFrench operational aircraft carriers, troops in the Port Said area; the first led by the Arromanches (formerly occasion. as far as is known, when such forces have been sustained and H.M.S. Colossus).

All these forces operated under a covered solely by carrier-borne aircraft. The small griittps of isolated joint command organisation, in which the senior British officers included British and French paratroops became Admiral Sir Guy Grantham. G.C.B., the stile responsibility of Naval air(BE..

1)5.0., the Commander-in- craft front the carrier force. ThroughChief, Mediterranean; Vice-Admiral out the day the control teams who I. F. l)nrnford-Slater. C.B.. Naval lauded with the first "drop' passed on a sk Force ('otnrnander: Vice- the positions of targets, sihieh required Admiral 'it. I.. Power, C.B., C.B.E., bombing or strafing, to waiting of Nasal aircraft overhead.

I).S.O.', Flag Officer Aircraft Carwere passed clearly and riers; Rear-Admiral I). E. Holland- Imustrtictiom and the aircraft were Martin. D.S.O., D.S.C.. Flag Officer accurately seldom short of targets. As the paraSupport Forces: Rear-Admiral G. B. Saver, C. H..

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Officer troops had to tight si it hoitt ad miii nisFlag for 24 hours, the Helicopter Group: Commodore trative support R . ele I.. Brooke, I).S.O., D.S.C.'. carriers did all that mas needed, and RN.: Commodore, Assault Forces, more, to supply urgent needs. On that Capt. J. S. Walwn, O.B.E., RN., day a total of 373 sorties mere flown Captain \l S. Group: Capt. J. U from the carriers, the targets engaged RN., Senior Officer Red being tanks. self-propelled grins, 5.-a Force. 1 he senior French Naval positions, hostile troop concentrations, motor torpedo boats, airofficers in command were Rear craft on the ground and their hangars.

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Naval Force Commander, and Rear Three aircraft sserc lost but all the Admiral Y. M. Caron. Flag Officem pilots svere saved. Otulv 90 minutes after the "jump" a Naval helicopter French Carrier Force. was sent to land at aumuuil airport ill 'I he measure of the Naval contribu lion may he judged by a report thai amussier to arm urgent request for evacuate medical carrier-borne aircraft made upward supplies and to of 2,(XX) sorties against military objec wounded. This m as the beginning of a series of helicopter hits of wounded tives and Naval targets by Novcm to the carriers. [)est ms ens were used her 6. This great effort was achieve ssith the loss of only one British lift as 'pla plane guards and Wh i rlss i mid were turned os er to casualty and two Naval aircraft, and wa executed by Naval air pilots with evacuation. The helicopters had to fly to limit civiliar over about I 00 miles o open sea each precision great round trip. casualties. The combined land-haset The Flag Officer Aircraft Carriers carrier-borne air effort establishe received the air a Complete supremacy pre tutessage from rind equisite for the landing' of grount the Armnv (omitmuuamtder ashore at the end of the day: forces ''To all supporting many Varied Air Operations thanks for your inagnificent support Naval air operations were ver to its this day, sihich thrilled all ranks. s aried, ranging from routine strike Its timuuely effect ivemuecs amid accuracy against military land targets ti were beyond pr,iise and doubtless GA 2714 A attacks on bridges and hlockships ant saved uuuamuy casualties. Please convey lmade the transport of fmghtint troops an our grititumdc to ill concerned,"

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Brigade was being landed from 1..S .'1's. and L.C.Ts. manned by Royal Marine crews. The whole operation was completed in 91 mitin utes -the first

Helicopters` "onderfmiI Job" Subsequently, ill it letter. it) the Admiralty, Capt. F. F. l'i,e . 1)5.0., R . N. , Comuumuia tud i tug Officel. of H.M.S. 'I hesetus, described the "ssomtdcrltul job" performed by the helicopters ill ferrying the Commandos front ship to shore. ---The two squadrons whipped the melt ashore ill record timuue," he wrote.

The helicopters. after the initial lift. returned ill groups of live it) reload within about a nuinute, and after every second flight they were refuelled in four muuimuuutes. While all this was going on the first casualties fimut the Parachute Regiment, which was dropped the previous day, were being received ill the Theseus fruumut H.M.S. Eagle, also brought ill by helicopters.

"After our assault Commando had been landed," the letter comutinuied, "the 'choppers' turned their attention to Commando casualties and in fact one Royal Marine Comuunuauudo who handed with the first wave was back on board and in bed 20 minutes. Very soon we had about 30 casualties on hoard. We were ill fact acting as the forward casualty clearing station and the rear receiving station, since the 'choppers' could do the job so quickly and efficiently.--The main Army medical umuit was on hoard the Thescuis and at one tithe as many as II doctors were working on the casualties as they came in. The letter added: "The speed of helicopter casualty evacuation showed tip very strongly the imperfections of boat transport. When we entered harbour and had a French hospital ship near tic, it took far longer it) transport Frenchmen by boat to her than it had taken the 'choppers' it) bring thern from shore. 1 ant sure the helicopter assault carrier, with hospital aecornnuodation, is here to stay."

Capt. Piiey went on to desciiiii: "it really splendid rescue." Three helicopters were returning front H.M.S. Eagle when one of themuu had to ditch% about a mile or so ft-omit the ship hecammsc of the shortage of fuel. Ott hoard the helicopter with the pilot were two French paratrooper stretcher cases. The pilot haumled one of them out through the escape hatch, sasv hint swimming, and then went to the door of the cabin. He opened it as the helisias sinking and sonichow copter heaved out the second mail, %% lit) was ill his stretcher.

'I he pilot then floating until they kept both casualties were rescued by another helicopter with si-i much lifting gear. 'Isitu ni mu Lutes later the pilot was picked up and l:unded ott H.M.S. Theseuus.

Supplying stores, equipment and food for the Allied Forces tlrtuil established ashore, directing the safe entry and speedy discharge of warships and loaded landing craft and supply vessels into Port Said at the time of its was the occupation, Harbour Master (('dr. I. G. RN,) oil the stall of the l.ync. l).S.C., Naval Ofiicer-in-Charge (('apt. E, W. Briggs. D.S.C.. R.N.) who sias oil board I-ISIS. Chevron. 'I lie first ships into Port Said were nuumuessseepers of

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Th I:First Lord of the Admiralty re-$ S lened k) the problem in a public speech on November 14. He said: ...I he unblocking of the Carl is . object to which we are enTitled " the Royal Navy, and Ireuch Navy, h, the Lord Privy Seal.

S cal. On Novcm the canal Convention of 1888, "I sure followed closely h am landing craft her 14 he told the House: which guarantees free passage in war that I am the of laden with troops and the detrcr the and peace. It is important to stress expressing feeling Chevron. whole House in thanking not only the that the blocking of it was a sheer act From that ship, ecti:cd in a corn- Forces-in particular the Navy-for f sabotage Nasser in direct by Itcr the actions they have undertaken. hut breach of the Convention and of his manding centr.il position in the harbour, Cdr. l. ne ordered the entry also the reservists for the part which repeated assurances that his object of the small waiting to land they have performed." was to protect the Canal. It was not The term "rescivists" c I e a r I y the reilt of allied military action. troops and vital support equipment.

Normally few alongside berths exist 0 embraced retained nicil, said the For months Nasser had had a blockPort Said. but hi Ic fighting wi :ill Admiralty. when the ship full of cCnent ill Like Fin,ah subsequently in progress and col iiniiis f 'Iut)kC Board endorsed this stateiacnt and for the purpose i f he could not get )SC from the to'. 0. the initial prob- Paid tribute to otuicci s and men of his "ay. 1-lc deliberately blocked one len of ascertaining those suitable and the Royal Navy and Ro) a I of the worlds main waterways-on free froni mines for landing craft to who took part in the operations ill which not only Britain hut the whole their was tackled. drop ranips the following statement : of Western Europe is largely depenI:or Ihese operations represent a new dent. 1 he have scuttled many ships. 'kith major ships deeper First helicopters to take No. 45 Commando info action from Ii.M.S. Ihesuis in warfare.

In order to draughts and dctr ed two bridges. and sabotaged deep-watci berths, there was the same problem. reduce civilian casualties and damage the (anal equipment. The unblocking Without rttkhap, however. ships and to the :thsoltite minimum, scveie of the (anal is not only one of our were on our niain interests but an urgent duty. smaller craft were marshalled to oil- restrictions imposed load their cargoes. men and material bombing and support bombardment.

"Ihi. diii v is at present being disa-. in the right order and in the correct Despite this the assault was carried I cti'sed in the' United Nations. We are ,: place. and then make roon for others out with such skill and was so Well confronted with one of the most enor' -.

-fSt I II a ti 1g. the Fleet that our supported by s.iI".igc operations in history.

I ijest vs Government have Ironically, file Ceelit ly finished fish- casualties. and those of the. Igvpti;ins, Her 11 'd to place the United Kingdom's i!tg harbour. \% hich melt of the Ro al were kept to an ahsol tile iflnilaun).

"A striking new development was s;tls age resources at the disposal of Ingineers helped to build during the British occupation of the (tl1a I Zone. the use of helicopters, opelat tug I root the United Nations. Meanwhile the ('om- Admir.ilty the proved of inepected help during the carriers to land Royal are highest giving mandos. 1 he Fleet Air Arm to the clearance of the operation. provided priorit\ After the cease fire the ellieiencv of half the initial striking force have a we already salvage Naval radar .i dion',t ra ted on the lgyptiaI1 Air Force and practic- force at Port Said and we orking November 8 when a ii unidentified air- a I I v the entire close air support for ate flOII n I i ng the largest posi ble salcraft the vital accauli and consolidation h' sage fleet to deal with the clearance was on picked up luiuhsarks radar screen. The aircraft paratroops and Royal CoinThis large force will amount in was located and identified by Naval riaiidOs. all to some 4 ships as well as tugs " hei r Lordships folly a PP a te a id a l age pout ooi's. fighter aircraft a ' a United that the great part played by the Nav plane No. D('. 9079. he unblocking of the Canal is a When the pilot of this aircraft later in this operation as not achieved technical problem, and you cannot sent a distress call asking for his posi- without much hard work and coil- deal s ith a technical problem by lion to h verified and a course given siderable disturbance to mans' ot1icci porting political passion or prejudice. hint to follow. he was anzi,ed to learn and men. All concerned may be justly }l lain has the largest salvage organthat he had been tracked and identi- proud of the part they have played in isation in the world capable of dealthe success of the operation. Well ing with the problem efficiently. and lied.

He was assisted by Naval aircraft done!" the problem is so large that all availho directed him to the coast, front a ble national a ud international salvage Naval Casualties which he was able to steer a course will he required to deal orgaflis.. for Cairo, which was his Marine officer,; and s ith it. Our organisation is at the Royal " T' Seiehuowks of 800 Squadron being rearmed betseen sorties on board II.M.S. crc disposal of the United Nations."

Later, Naval fighters escorted eight Royal Marine other ranks -Albion through the assault area an aircraft killed during the operations in Egypt.

I:()lliflg this statement it became Four Royal NIritie officers and 48 known that salvage craft and equipcarrying General Burns after he had ranks been to Cairo for talks with the Royal Marine other were ment with expert personnel accomEgyptians. ('rood wishes for a success- wounded. In addition one RN. officer I)flied the assault convoy from Malta fill RN.) s\.is and began ork in the harbour as mission were to the (Siibi.ietit. J. C. Hall, passed General. reported missing, presumed killed, ;i . soon its Port Said had been occupied. a result of an accident when his airSince then two ocean salvage Yescraft crashed over the side while sels, one coastal salvage vessel, two Alexandria Believed to be Mined .

The Service man can have every confidence when placing on H.M.S. Bulwark.

He was boom . landing defence vessels. one survey and Advice uVICc concerning areas declared s it.ck disposal two lifting craft returning from i strike mission his orders with Bernards; for over a period of more than to in the Eastern dangerous shipping All the Rov;il Marine casualties and ten salvage pontoons, comprising Mediterranean and Red Sea while were ruenthers of No. 3 Commando this initial force, have been hard at sixty years Bernards have developed a Service for their operations were in progress was canwork. The ships and equipment have customers which ensures their exact requirements bcing celled by the Admiralty on Novem- Brigade. been operated by Anglo-French workher 16, but in doing so the Admiralty "Enormous Salvage met at all times promptly and efficiently.

Operation" ing parties under an Anglo-French drew attention to the fact the Egyptian says First Lord shore organisation and supported by authorities had broadcast the following i : " .h .. diving tc.tms.

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T'Re clcaraiice of the Suez Canal . u t, .0- flfl Bernard departments include Uniovm i.r 14 ., . " k is. forcc warning on the end 0C November "r0 ,t t . . all ships. mi i further notict." will probably prove to be the greatest h. I I. . w further ur Lr had been been form and Civilian Tailoring and Outor inisa task faced marine by salvage the to. of latitude 29 degrees north of coastal salvage vessels, our boom ,. is lions in history. ', . ' the Gulf 0 . Li/. hereby u...Lu.iru fitting, Footwear, Sportswear, Sports was fence vessels. one lifting craft and one I After the cease-tire in it Egypt - anl,crous to lhi ig.tIion. .,uips 0.151" reck and at suhscvessel. were 5 I wrecks dispersal Equipment, Fancy Goods, loys and g.Iting ill t,is area will do so at their estimated that there heteen Port Said and Sue,' 21 in the qiucot intervals more ships and equipGames, Cycles and Cameras, Rings, own pcri . " IfleOt will reach. the Canal area. In 1l Ci . rhe Admiralty also stated that P r S iid ar a a d .'4) betw i-i. .a _ -. f rCcfli . .1 i iOfla rin 'nts Watches and Jewellery, " the (the farthest point reached during information-....... had .hcri received th-it ft iS ...... : uiflt to 28 vesseis. On 01 . i i..Ii Anglo-French advance) and Suez, the Radio and c- i: , p i.in .iiit oritiLs .1 Cutlery, a trench Naval vessel and eight of $ .ni:;cs in the approaches to Alex- latter including the El Firdan bridge which are charted from corntercial Television, Furniture, and a at lsmailia pontoon bridge "in na. .15 .1. W " r , I. , . wn i ' h ' th L' firms. 1 he British companies conElectrical Clocks, 1-ront the Nasal point of view one ' IC , arc Risdon Beasley Ltd.. Marli oree sketcus Y crncd of the achievements of the operations LgYptidnS. tinic l.td..

Salvage Liverpool and the on Noscmht.r 16 Appliances, Household Admiralty was that they were carried out with'md .\let*l ('I 'ow Associttion " . ' . positions of the Linens and a Floral out rccillin t.; reservists - . It wis " . oul ,' showed the estimated . ' lnuiistis I.t .

I.iLl ._ I.. I th"it th rLc S afl necessary to retain certain categories cease-fire ' Of th from the ' damage rL'd Bouquet Serviceoatin_ cranes. of men bevoitd their normal time for unchidd line at Fl Cap to Sue,' it is assessed a salvage vessel, hoppers, tugs, This affects some everything in fact for discharge.

Special .i1pilot.t that the two bridges and nine of the an pro .i ) Service ratings and Royal Marine boat, a motor vesst.l which affect rcks are obstructions the Service man and his / \ other ranks. hut it is the intention that frigate . . . . the free passage of ships drawing 25 Alnst all triese VLSiS . onsli,tuk, the rctjntion period will not he more family. feet or more. ihe remaining wrecks Sd \"iL, than four months and, as Mr. Biitk'r, the maintenancL, ip.tir dii a- asesscd as ineffective, or prob. ' isii in the opcrating the Lord Privy Seal, informed the Cqiiipnleflt The cost of Orders, ably ineffective, obstructions to free 0 In varying &gres nt.in House of (oi1w on November 13. in the fairway them block the free passages of ships, pissage where it is not desired "it is the aim to reduce this period (learance of the :iproaches to the othLrs on y some "aliost cornplctcI extension gradtially."

Canal proper and of the Canal itself to pay Cash, may be charged to a In informing the Fleet of their to a limiting extent . . has so far necessarily been contined Port 3.11 acd, "ii t In tni Credit Account for settlement by Admiralty intention to put Mr. Butler's promise to l'ort Said harhour and the stretch 0 t.iS .ap. t into effect, the Admiralty explained 01 tnt. C ana nort of the (anal tinder ihe control Allotment or Bankers, Order and full details present surs:eYins tiflu ciLd; ins o sti (it.tiOnS I of the that men must expect for the present Anglo-French forces. The imafter Anglo-Fi i immediately of this facility and of the Bernard Service began serve about seven and four to years o t t. situa- mediate plan was to clear as soon as monihs on Active Service and four frces were inomm.und a channel suitable for ships will gladly be given on request possihlc Brituii .inu Iicnc 0it.LS tuon. \Vheii of l0.tR) gross registered tons, and years eight months in the Reserve, but entered Port Said, 13 ssels st.rt. earlier release will he given s here an latest information received in l.ondon tnt. suir ,it.t., an a OUt overall surplus exists in a rticuIar visible above ft. -wide stu mt.ru. . indicates that a channel 160 seven . . ert. . compit.tt. . branch. , ,.

S t has noss been cleared, the Naval rask main larier cflsisk oi The principle of "first retained:tlrst in a ( rst. S t. S "iP_ l:orC. (oniunander on the spot reporti)5 rant.

LIMITED out" will he followed, hut no one ill that "the West across toe Canau. I ile i.urgt.st 01 tiit.t. iii' on November 26 be held simply because others are still channel us cle.ur to a depth of at least rt. '째u. UI .Sol .ntt. t. nt.w t.r.

6-9 Street, serving, who on this basis should be I'orlsinoulh Qiiee,i the ccntrc of the chan,ncl_ and out first. Transport or operational stink in As a result of these Naval salvage the othcrs rcti c Telephone 4403 ,unuong reasons m:uy prevent a man being sidc-hc operations, freedom of movement for ' P B,anchei t Chatham, Orvonport, Weymouth. Falmouth, Mittord Haven, Newcastle. . brought home first. ; eituse. a oiucct-urc gt.r, an .in " ( - shipping of the above limited sue under-Lyme, Deat, Harwich, Grimby. Skegrien.. Wetherby. Londofld,rry, Rothesay, Additional terminal I ea v c for now exists as far as El Cap, the posiI) ton 0atin t.r.int H,uensburth, Dunlermiun., Rosyth, InverCordon, Gibraltar, Stiema and Vatletta, I retained men .was tinder consideraby Anglo-French forces Malta; and at Lossiemouth. Arbroath, Abbottinch, Anthorn, Eglinton. Brawdy, These vessels nau au neen suui y tion reached -' ase-fire was eclared. tion, the Admiralty' added. when tle Kete. Heutton. Corsham, Worthy Down and Ford, high explosives and most of them I he iii.ihuluty of .Anglo-l-rench sal' HEAD OFFlCE HARWICH, ESSEX. Telephone 830 badly daniaged; others sunk further 1 he Nation's Gratitude age te,ums to examine obstructions up the harbour were assessed to h:uve he 3fember,c oJ the !.iV.T.A. ond thiS point will inevitably deGratitude to all those ssho took part been seuitt!cd by opening their sea -S -S opt C'ntjn:u'iI in the operations s,us aho page 20) spressed cocks onl.

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H.M.S. WARRIOR

H.M.S. SULTAN

DURING RECENT months a number of new ventures have been started in the establishment.

A play reading group was formed and as a first venture, several one-act and three-act plays were read.

Interest and attendance grew steadily and 4 was decided to tackle the production of the Greenwood comedy Cure for Love."

A party of enthusiasts is now at work building flats and scenery, while rehearsals with the cast are in full swing. Although time is short it is hoped that the play will be ready for presentation in the Sultan theatre before Christmas leave.

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SINCE LAST writing Warrior has completed her D.A.E. trials. These trials took place in the Portsmouth area and were successfully completed at the end of October. After a week-end in Portsmouth she then sailed for Rosyth and a grand Scottish welcome awaited us.

The ship's rugby team visited Perth and there defeated the Black Watch Regiment. We sailed then for Belfast round the north coast of Scotland and on our way passed through Scapa I low down anchorage.

Corning through the Minchcs we experienced some fairly rough weather, which persisted all the way to Belfast, and delayed our arrival for twenty-four hours.

Once again a first-class welcome awaited us, and lots ot sport, including rugby, football and hockey was played against the Northumberland Fusiliers and H.M.S. Caroline, the Belfast R.N.V.R. training ship. Warrior lost her unbeaten rugby record being defeated 6 points to nil by H.M.S. Caroline.

Quite a large number of the ship's company visited the Eward Linton Linen Mills. and also Short-Harland's aircraft factory.

After a most enjoyable week-end we sailed for Plymouth and here the final stages of the refit will be carried out. before moving to Portsmouth early in the New Year.

R.N. HOSPI1'AL, HASLAR

IT IS not often we hear of the sporting activities of the Sick Berth Branch, but from an account received from RN. Hospital, Haslar, there appears to be plenty of good sport there. Although the soccer team has managed to obtain only two points from seven matches, some very close games have been played and all are agreed that, on occasions, the ball just didn't run our way.

On November 14 the Sick Berth Staff Cross-Country Race was held over a 3 -mile course. First man home was S.B.P.O. McKay. In the boxing world, S.B.A. Sweeny won the light-heavyweight title and S.R.A. Worsfold was runner-up in the bantamweight of the Command Novice championships.

In both hockey and table tennis our

teams are doing well. The hockey team has won five of the seven games played and the table tennis team has won three of the five games played.

Rugby has been quite successful and we are looking forward to even better games during the remainder of the season. The first match of the season. against Diligence, did not go very well and neither have the two matches with Vernon, but the matches with Sultan.

Dolphin and Arid gave promise of really first-class games to come.

Apart from playing for R.N. Hospital, seven from the hospital have been playing regularly for the United Services. Four have been playing for the U.S. Crusaders, two for the U.S. "A" team and one, Surg.-Lieut. Jack. played for the U.S. first team against U.S. Chatham.

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BRANCHES AT: PORTSMOUTH ' DEVONPORT ' CILkTIIAM ' WEYMOUTII DUNFERMLINE ' GIBRALTAR ' MALTA

ll.M.S. MERCURY - Il.M.S. BLACKCAP - II.M.S. GAMLCOC/S

Band's Enthusiasm Also a recent venture has been the formation of the volunteer band.

Instruments were obtained, but when the volunteers were assembled it was found that only two members had had any previous experience. However, thanks to the enthusiasm of the hand themselves, and with the valuable assistance of Mr. Brown, an exRoyal Marine band master who trains several other volunteer hands in the Portsmouth area, progress was made.

After only six weeks' instruction. partly in the Dog Watches, the band took its place at Divisions for the first time. Its repertoire consisted of one tune-composed by Mr. Brown himself-and named by the band "On the Plates---! On the second and third appearances, the repertoire had been extended to two and three tunes respectively. and the ship's company are now beginning to regard their hand with an affection that was somewhat lacking on their first occasion of playing.

One recent acquisition which should materially assist the hand ceremonial is a magnificent bandmaster's mace topped by a Sultan's head, the entire mace having been made in the establishment itself. This mace was first seen on parade on Saturday. November Ii, when divisions were inspected

by Rear-Admiral (i. 0. Naish, RearAdmiral for Engineering Duties on the Staff of C-in-C. Portsmouth.

Sport On the sports field. Sultan's 1st XI soccer team have continued their winning streak, and of the eight league matches played have won seven and drawn one. The 2nd XI have also had a series of wins, and now have six wins to their credit with three losses. P.O.M.(E.) F. Newton is the top goal scorer for the first team with 15 goals, and LM.(E.) Armitage heads the 2nd XI goal scorers with eight goals.

The gymnasium, a converted hangar. is the scene of much sporting activity and team training in the evenings.

The inter-part deck hockey league is being played off at the rate of four matches per week. By trial and error we have evolved some effective rules and this has succeeded in reducing the casualty rate to an acceptable level.

It is hoped to introduce a basketball knockout competition in the near future.

Our table tennis team now heads Division V in the Portsmouth and District League and an inter-part competition also produced some lively and enjoyable matches. It has also been whispered that an unofficial darts team-the "Sultanas"-is tinbeaten in the local pubs circuit.

In Division Ill of the Command Postal league the .22 rifle leans are now leading having an overall team average of 96 points, Licut. Hook and ERA. Warer both shooting "possibles" last week.

Examination

On the working front "A," "B," "C" and "D" term Mechanician Candidates have completed their 6. 12 18 and 24 months' examinations, both in technical work and trade tests. This is quite a momentous occasion for the "D" class final trade-testing, since this will be the first occasion on which mechanicians will have done the same trade test as the E.R.A. apprentices on passing out, and both will have been marked by a consmon examining board. The outcome (('onginucci at fool of cot. 4)

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Commissioning of H.M.S. Ark Royal

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F. II. E. Hopkins, D.S.O., U.S.C., R.N., Commanding Officer, addressing ship's company during recommissioning ceremony

Reeonsmissioning H.M.S. ARK ROYAL recommissioned at I)evonport on November 1.

The occasion was marked by a ceremony in the ship's upper hangar, which was attended by the Commander-in-Chief. Plymouth, the Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and many Senior Naval Officers. Some 300 relatives of the ship's company also watched the ceremony and had lunch in the ship's dining halls afterwards.

To assist travel and baby watching arrangements, buses fetched visitors from the dockyard gates and a creche was established on hoard for tiny, tots by the W.R.N.S. of Plymouth.

Refit This has been extended, many modifications have been carried out, a major one being the Operations Room, from where the ('omrnand controls war operations including such aircraft as the Supcrrnarine N.113. which can carry the atom bomb, and which has already landed on Ark Royal's flight deck. Another significant alteration has been the removal of two gun turrets from the port side forward, which has not only extended the flight deck area, but the space vacated by the gunnery machinery below decks has been sufficient to provide first-class accommodation for 120 men in messes with bunks.

Television The ship's private venture television system installed a little over a year ago has much improved as a result of experience in the first commission.

The scope of the service it provides has been increased, the clarity for flInts shown on T.V. improved and now 60 messes are wired for T.V. and (Continued Ito,,: cot. 3) is being awaited with considerable interest and we hope, not too much trepidation.

Mechanical ]'raining Courses which have left in the last two months after their twelve weeks' course are 308.

309 and the first combined Portsmouth and Devonport course, No. I Mechanical Training Course.

To revert to rather lighter matters the tombola which is played every Monday, Wednesday and Friday is very No still proving popular. fortunes are won or lost, but occasionally sonseone gets :t win big enough to finance a really decent run-ashore.

The woodworking class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings is also going with a swing. It is rumoured that one nsensher is building himself a sectional garage, but confirmation of this has not been obtained.

R.N.B. PORTSMOUTH (Conlinueil from

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claim Royal Service tinder six monarchs, dating hack to the 1890's.

On February 10, 1948, he was invested with the Royal Victoria Medal.

During the war years he saw service in Suttotk and Berwick.

Chief Engineering Mechanic Day. who joined the Royal Navy in 1921, considers that the modern Naval rating is far better oft financially and enjoys a much higher standard of comfort than his counterpart of those days.

He also states, and his appearance certainty does not belie it. that he has enjoyed every minute of his 36 years` service. We wish him every possible happiness in his civilian life.

nearly 50 sets are available. Very shortly now virtually every member of the ship's company will be able to sit comfortably in his mess and watch a service which provides B.B.C. and I.T.V. in U.K. waters, live shows and films at sea abroad and foreign television programmes in certain areas.

Outward Bound Exercises A series of "Outward Bound" exercises designed to develop initiative have been carried out. In the last one ratings from the ship were taken blindfolded to the wilds of Dartmoor. they then had to obtain information and sundry items from various towns in Cornwall and Devon. Some of these items to he obtained were, a ticket of admission to a country club near Bodmain, a picture postcard of a particular Devon village church, autographed by the vicar, and the autograph of a prominent resident in another Cornish town. The most succesful in this excereke was P.O. Broonsc of Hebburn-onr)'tle. who succeeded in visiting Itodissin. I Ifraconshe and Exeter, and obtained all the required information.

How and in what disguise he travelled is another story. After all, someone else might want to use the same method some day.

The Tonia Bern Show On Friday, November 9, the Tonia Bern show was put on with great success in the upper hangar to a large audience of ship's company and their guests. The two chorus girls had no difficulty in persuading two sailors to go tip on the stage with thens but they had considerable difficulty in restraining them when they were there. Tonia Bern herself had the whole audience "gone" when she started some rock 'n' roll, but fortunately the ship's mooring held fast.

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Nine. N. .1. Fowler, R.M. 14245.

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Nine. D. Howard, R.M. 15145.

Nine. B. J. Price, R.M. 11202.

Nine. B. 3. Short, R.%I. 11158, Sub.I.icut, R. E, Craven, Royal Navy.. R.N. Air Station, Ycovilton, October 30, 1956. licut, .J. N. I.. hloltusen, Royal Navy. R.N. Air Station, Veovilton, October 30, 1956.

I..E.Nt. (Air) C. Poole, LFX 903921, II.M.S. And, November 1956, 9.

Lieut. 3. Bawden, Royal Navy, R.N. Air Station, Seinbawang, Singapore, Nos ember 12, 1956, Sick Berth C.P.O. I). A, Brown, P/NIX 51053. Died on November 19, Haslar, 1956, at Gosport, Itants, ('hid Wren Officers' Steward Marion Grace ielkt, 11902, died on the hl.M.S. Caledonia. at 9.30 on Nosemnber 21, 1956.

December. 1956

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NAVY

NEWS

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OCTOBER, the 1st and 2nd Squadrons Visited Holland for exercises, The first week was not a success, from the operational point of View, as the weather was so had that the boats could not get to sea. Most people found something to do to occupy the time and visits to Amsterdam, arranged by the Dutch Navy, were much appreciated even if some had negotiating the canals and found the water rather cold. However, the Dutch Police were most helpful and had a magnificient drying and cleaning organisation. Sea time lost during the first week was made lip fl the second when the boats were at sea a I most every night returning in the cold light of dawn.

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with friends and relatives gether joined in prayers and hymns followed by the two minutes* siknec, in tribute to those gallant men.

Officer Air Flag home.

ViceAdmiral Sir Caspar John. K.C.13.. laid a wreath at the foot of the memorial, followed by Flag Officer Ground Training. Rear-Admiral R. I.. Fisher, D.S.O., ORE., D.S.C. Captain-inCharge of R.N.A.S. Lee, Capt. H. H. Bracken. R.N., and Naval Airman. R. Clark. A tribute from the British Legion was laid by Squadron-Leader W J. Pond, MM.

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H.11. Yacht Britannia

"OUT OF sight, out of mind," is an oft-quoted expression and just in case the national "dailies" are not telling our friends and relatives enough about our doings, may I fill in just a hit.

After our departure from Portsmouth on August 28 we headed south for Cape lOV,fl and in no tinse at all it 54,'C fitS, te mere stowing our blue suits away and taking adsant.ugc of the warm sunshine which was very welcome after our summer weather.

We did in fact make two stops on the One in Freetown way it) (ape Town and another at Loanda in Portuguese West Africa. Those of you mho are fansitiar with either of these places will understand if I quickly press on to ('ape Town. Our stay in the latter was all too brief but we nearly all got a run ashore. It was very reassuring to find that the folks we met were every bit as friendly and hospitable as they ever were.

After Cape Town our nest stop was Monshas.i'and the passage was riot without interest. In response' to requests by the mayors of Port Ehitabeth and Durban we passed in close to these cities so as to give the inhahitants an opportunity of seeing its. It ssas very pleasant for its to have the opportunity of seeing these places too, and I think there were quite a few of its who had nostalgic thoughts.

Royal Yacht It ws just as we were passing Port Ihi,aheth that the royal yacht nsadc one of her rare diversions fruits schedule and this occurred when we turned hack in response to 1 distress message informing us that a ussaut had been lost overboard trout a merchant ship some utsiles astern of its. We searched for some hours in extremely h:ud weather but were unsuccessful.

Our stay in Mombasa was quite short and we were soon on our way.

Coastal Forces Day Coasiul Forces l)uv was quite a uccess. was taken over by ss is and f,umilies who made full use of all the facilities, entertainments, etc., provided. After hunch the children's playground and the pirates cave were deserted for a trip to sea in the boats.

The weather was most kind and the sea air was appreciated by all, in spite of the fact that sonic of the ladies complained of salt in their latest "perm." One lady was heard to remark "It was not only the children who enjoyed it. Aren't men lucky." After , ,,., u .c ,.i.,., tea ,i,,.- ,, ",,- '''' "' '.'"'

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Sport From the sporting side the season so far has been successful. The soccer learn having won the U.S. League II last year had great hopes of repeating the performance. but unfortunately. injuries and movements of the Squadrolls, depleted the side with the result that tsso league gzinlcs have been lost.

thing applies Seychelles is that the populace, particularly the have retained the French Europeans, language and most of the original French customs after so many sears.

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French-speaking or not, there was ccrtainly no doubt as to the islanders' adurtiration for the Princess. Mauritius will long remain in our minds for the i magnificent send-oil it gave its. We left our alongside berth after dark and as we slowly passed down the two lines of merchant ships anchored in the harbour they fired rockets over us front both sides. Meatwhile front around the harbour and neighbouring hills more rockets and fireworks were fired, and finally from the shore and on either side of its large quantities of cordite were ignited which flared up in great tnzisscs of flame. completely illuminating the!

lit develop' tue fit is taking place in the tow is itself, One aspect of this is very noticeable to the visitor, who cannot help but notice the l:urge number of blocks of brand new flats which have been. and are still being built. These flats are quite modern and are for the exclustve use of the Africans themselves, to replace the primitive huts hitherto used.

Soon alter we had finished our leave in Mombasa His Royal Highness 1 he Duke of Edinburgh cutharked for this second and longest royal cruise. At the tituc of writing we have already paid our first visit which w:us to \Iahe the capah of the

their Christmas dinners to be held on December 9.

First Officer Ransnsant will be missed but our loss is Burghfield's gain.

Congratulations to "B" Flight, 849

TIlE HOPES, expressed in our last report, of beating R.N.B. Portsmouth in the Navy Cap 1st round soccer were very nearly realised. After extra time in a most exciting and exhausting Squadron, for winning the Hibernia match (the score 5-5 gives some in dieation of its nature) we were unable Recognition Cup. Congratulations, too, to the boxing to get that extra goal and the leans had to go to Portsmouth for a replay. team for their win over R,A.F. St. It proved not to be our day and we Mawgan and their success in the Inter-Services lost 3--0. However. the team is to be Cornwall Boxing congratulated on a very fine perform- Tournament. ance. Unfortunately we have now lost The soccer team has done well one of our "stars," L.E.M. Mathews, recently, although beaten after extra tO Collingwood. We wish him every time by l.ee-on-Solent in the Navy success there and anticipate hearing Cup Competition. The team has since great things of his performance on the beaten Yeovilton and Arid in Home field Air Command Clip games and are to The hockey team is playing credit- play Anthorn ill the final. ably and regularly but was knocked Hockey ---unbeaten this year! For tit of the Navy Cup by Maidstone. the second year Citldrose has won the " Rugby has made a slow start Home Air Command Hockey Cup. with only a few matches so far, but there -is a (till programme ahead.

In the social world there are few items to report. The Chief Petty Officers' Mess entertained the local R.N. Association and presented a Cup for an annual sporting event between the Mess and the Association. The

scene. Add to all this the hoting of " a dozen ship sirens and the cheers of thousands of people and perhaps you begin to get some idea of this wonderful send-off.

En route for Zanzibar we once again pit on a ship concert for Her oyal With only two of the last season's highness and it was fairly obvious to considerable team remaining, all of its that the Princess enjoyed her- side self. Our visit to Zanzibar was fairly building was necessary to begin with.

A start has been made in the good I brief -hardly long enough to form Junir Cup by beating 245 Battery, any impressions anyway, excepting R.A .,3- the first round. The possibly that the town looked a whole lot more innocent than Anthony Steel arrival of Shelton at outside right has strengthened the side considerably. So had led its to believe. f we have played six games. won four and lost two ssith thirty-six goals La Call Dar-es'Salaarn was our last port of 'r and ten against. Asworth 120) and Mitchell (6) being the chief goal : call on the cruise and Princess Mar- scorers. " garet received a grand reception there. : j he beaches to .1 he team like the the harbour soccer leading rugby were thronged with hundreds of child- leans, had to field a very depleted rcus dressed in red, white or blue, all leant on occasions and ;ulst lost two vigorously waving the Union Jack, of their earlier matches. A knee in1 The port area of Dar-es-Salaam has jury to Singleton and Robertson's illbeen the scene of great development ness deprived its. of two excellent for- being long dormant. when a very for sonic time 00W in order to cope wards who have played for U.S. 1st entertaining variety show, headed by with the ever increasing flow of goods XV. lit the backs Montgomery has Richard Murdoch, made a one night to and front Tanganyika and the been plas ung quite svell for U.S. 1st stand. Unfortunately, the show was supported in spite of the efforts Belgian Congo. Her Royal Highness XV and I oumer has played for the poorly. of the entertainments officer, Inst. herself performed the inauguration "A." So far we have played tine I.icut.-Cdr. Fielding, who even offered fit 97 points ceremony for the new deep water berth matches won 7. lost 2 to extend credit to would-be patrons which has recently been completed and for and 69 against.

1 its it the end of a "blank" week. unveiled a stone commemorating the It understood that the hockey. It is to be regretted that a "live" Occasion.

It was at Dar-es-Salaam leans is not doing as well as expected, show did not get better support, as that the Princess said goodbye to us or we would have heard more about with this experience it is unlikely that before commencing her East African it. ,., little information has been there will he any further professional tour overland. out of the bolt. dragged secretary. shows at Portland.

Like all other sports, hockey was There have, as usual, been many shore Leave depleted in the earlier part of the After we had left Dar-es-Salaam season and were beaten by St. Viii' changes in personnel since the last se proceeded to Mombasa where we cent in the Command K.O. Cup. ]he report. but C P.O. Eggleton cannot were all I iuck v enough to have three outstanding players are Marshall and be allowed to leave us and the Service t hstiu a mention. s Chief of the days' leave. Some ratings elected to Plumer ssho are regular members of Iruiutiutg Office and "King" of the go to a beach holiday, camp and take tlse U.S. team. Results so far played is he was known to practically it easy --other more energetic types 4, 2, lost 2. i everyone who passed through Oprev elected to go on Safari, while man%' B third in th Autumn coming during his quite lengthy residence received private hospitality. All enthemselves but I think the (ommatid Cross Country we did here. A big gap has also been left by : jt) ed

and the eighteen l'risins thing about Mauritius same to

the departure to another appointment. of C P.O. Bushy. No doubt he is already organising soccer teants in his new area. They both carry ssith thetis our good wishes for happiness and success iii their new spheres

R.N.A.S. Cuidrose

Command.

TWO VERY successful functions have been held recently- the Trafalgar Night [)inner and an "At I-Ionic" t representatives front those organisations which play such a vital part in At the he received a great welcome. As one Air-Set Rescue were members of the Cornish local putt it to tue "this is the greatest latter lifeboat crews and Coast thing that has happened to its for guards fire s e r vcommittees. i e e s.iitd police General (iordon of Khartoum years." had the theory that it was in the also attended.

The guest of honour at the TrzifalSeychelles that the original Garden of Eden was situated, and certainly gar Night Dinner was Air Chief Niahe was one of the most beautiful Marshal Sir Ralph Cochratte. islands we have ever visited.

Prince Chula Chak rahongse of Thailand visited Cttldro',e informally.

Our next port of call is and by the time we arrive there we The 25 Wrens who spent all euijoyshall have covered about I 5,tM)() miles able afternoon ss ith the ship's Colt)since leaving Portsmouth, 1hc greater, pany of T.S.2 exieud their grateful part of our cruise still lies ahead and thatiks' to their hosts. The chief and we shall hope to flied you again in petty officer Wrens g,uvc an excellent these pages. Meanwhile ss ith all good Hallowe'en patty. We have it out good wishes to our relatives and friends attthority that the Wrens are going on we must say, an rioir I specially rigid diets in preparation for

The British took Mauritius front preess of considerable development. Seychelles group of islands, and here the French as as \loinhasa however the

between

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ii'

children who were given a cinema show and the day ended with a social evening in the canteen and C.P.Os. and h'.Os. messes.

Safari' types had the more exciting better than we have ever done. time for they went to one of the R.N B. just bc,it its by 2 I points. Our finest game reserves in the world at team Was built round a keen nucleus Atithitsehi, which lies at the foot of headed by Booth (who had been the famous Kilimanjaro. Wild game "Nd" and shortly ships a blue for a white cap), Grant and abounds in this area and it will give hltitet mho has just conic out of hossonic idea i f I tell you that one Briggs l)it,d having had an unpleasant acciP° tY on Safari saw as many as dent on a taiidcm. We hope to he lions, several herds of e I e p h ,t is t s , several rhinos, and somewhere near the front in the bill perhaps with a hundreds of the more common game. Spring lot of different faces. it]] in the space of one afternoon.

- . lonshasa. like Dar-es-Salaam is a-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---____________ busy seaport town. and is also in

again, this time wearing the standard of H.R.H. Princess Margaret. Four days of sunny weather took us to .Mauritius where the Princess received a tumultuous welcome. A number of years had elapsed since the last royal visi t and the people really let themselves go on this occasion. The slur-

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Hornet

ON SUNDAY. November II. in sunshine, bright personnel of all ranks gathered on the sea front at Lee-on -Solent in a Service of Remembrance to those "who gave their lives in the service of their Country and in particular those of the Fleet Air Arm who have no known grave but the sea." For this is the inscriplion carved on the granite memorial facing out upon the Solent. " A guard of Naval Airmen, the hand of the Royal Marines and personnet of the Navy and Royal Women's Royal Naval Service to-

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Operations.

Colombo

I

The

RNBT

Men

ot

the

Royal

Navy

have supported and administered their own fund since 1922. During the past year over £125,425 has been expended in grants to servng

and

ex-serving

Naval men

their families and dependants who were in necessity or distress; £32,615 to kindred organizations and Children's Homes; and £17,820 for training and

finding

employment.

RNBT maintains

its own Child-

ren's Home in Edinburgh; a Home for Aged ex-Naval lingham,

Kent;

and

Men

in

the

GilNaval

School of Motoring. Portsmouth, where Naval men are taught to drive and service motor vehicles.

THE I ROYAL NAVAL BENEVOLENT TRUST

HEAD

OFFICE

Stress. Brompton, Giltingtn.

Kent LOCAL OFFICES BatcheLr Street, Chathini ioplord Place, Stoke, Desonport 106 Y,cuor,a Road North, South."

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NAVY

H.M.S. VERNON

I

H.M.S. CONDOR

Trafalgar Nigbt Dinner ON THURSDAY, October 18. at a Trafalgar Night Dinner held in the Wardroom, the Guest of Honour was Admiral of the Fleet Sir Rhodcrick R. McGrigor, G.C.B., D.S.O., LL.D.

is Chief

Steward at Admiralty House. Portsmouth, and who received the second clasp to his long Service and Good Conduct medal at the end of last year.

C.P.O. Coop joined the Navy frotn his l.eamineton Spa home in February 1911. He first went to sea as a Boy 1st (lass in H.NLS. New Zealand, one of the pre-1914 Dreadnoughts.

c.r.o.

R.N.A.S. ANTHORN ON

OCTOBER

25,

Rear-Admiral

Ham visited Anthorn and, at

sions. presented to C h I c f H W. Barnes the British

Divi-

Airman

Empire Medal, which he had been awarded in the New Year llonours List.

Great interest has been aroused here in the Mountain Rescue leant, which has been expanded into a Mountainleering Climb with frequent outings to I climbs of varying degrees of skill in the Lake District. We have had a few visitors from other Air Stations to join in this venture, and expect more in the future. .1 he RN. Volunteer Band played for I

At the outbreak of World War II, (P.O. Coop was serving at Vernon and in October 1939 he joined H.M.S. Manchester City, a mitohile base ship. which was engaged in laying the harbour defence of the lirth f Forth and Scapa Flow. He was subsequently World War I concerned with harbour defences in flaying served at sea throughout sv:r,il different theatres, lie recalls in two wtti Id wars, Coop has had particular the setting up of harbour varied and interesting experiences. In defetices at Diego Suarci (Madawhile in the 1916 serving destroyer after the landings there in Attack (one of a Flotilla of 20 ships), gascar the March 1924.'

I

convoy system. In those early days it was a matter of one destroyer escortrnerchantnian. '1 here was iris sine

no means of detecting the submerged U-boat other than by hydrophones and this entailed stopping the detecting ship's engines to achieve detectiomt. In 1917 Attack was torpedoed oil Alexandria and Coop was one of the 54 picked up by a

survivors

trawler.

Incident in Tokyo In 1922. while serving in H.M.S. Renown (then on her famous world cruise with the Prince of Wales emharked).

C.I'.O. Coop distinguished I himself by playing a leading part in

I I

Seaward Defence Expert his experience in Following on Manchester City, Coop became one

of the Navy's most expert instructors in seaward defence and continued to he concerned with this important aspect of defence from 1943 until very recently. In 1951 he was awarded the British Empire medal for his work in

this field, A senior officer at Vernon recently paid this compliment to Coop.

"During the whole of his service. he has shown the utmost devotion to duty and has contributed a great deal towards the efficiency of the service, (Continued bouovm en! unmn 3)

A.M.P. SOCIETY

THE LOW

LARGEST

BRITISH

LIFE OFFICE

MUTUAL

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BONUSES

LIBERAL CONDITIONS Naval Peiscnne norma ly accepted with War and Service AUSTRALIAN

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risks covered

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Head Office. or he UN TED KINGDOM: 73-76 KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON. Telephone Min;- Hosv 6823

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Pay on attestation-over age 01 20 years. First year £500. second £560. third £600, fourth £700, fifth £8)0. sixth £820. Under age o' 20 years: First year £460. second £500, third £560, fourth £660. fifth £760, sixth £820. Good pension prospects Free quarters or allowance in lieu.

Promotion by examination. All commissions from ranks. Apply Recruiting Officer. B.S A. Police. Rhodesia House. Strand, London, W.C.2.

live in comfort ashore. There is no doubt that the new messes are most comfortable.' The chief petty officers live in single cabins and the petty officers in double cabins.

R.N.A.S. FORD

rejoices

/,.,, drarving both pay and pen.lion. in the rats' diaCoop unction of hating had his eflicit'ncv assessed as -superior- (1/re highest Naval a.s.se.ss,?zcnz for some 40 sears!

he was to witness the start of the

December, 195

Wren

ON FRIDAY, November 2, C.P.U. William Pettit Coop, B.E.M., of 23 Collins Road, Southsea. received a second clasp to his Good Conduct medal. The presentation was made by the Commander-in-Chief. Portsmouth.

Admiral of the Fleet Sir George C.B.E., D.S.O., Creasy, G.C.B., M.V.O. This distinguished chief petty officer has served continuously since February I, 1911. and much of his lime has been spent at H.M.S. Vernon. the torpedo. mine and anti-submarine school at Portsmouth. For the past eight months, C.P.O. Coop has been Regulating CPO of the instructional mine warfare section there, and he will he returning at the end of November.

C.l'.O. Coop is now 63. and with one exception is the oldest serving a further five years. In a!! he has rating in the Royal Navy. He is re-engaged for a further flit' years on beaten by a short head in this distinc- flit' occa.sion.ç and for 22 Vt'ar.s l,a.s

by C.P.O. Zahra. who

R.N.A.S. BRANDY

Ski Club Some 22 members of this club took advantage of the long week-end beginning Friday. November 2, to go to Rothiemurchtis on the Spey in the ghl;inds.

An advance party left in the mornmg to prepare the hut and the re:iitjnder arrived in the evening. The .\pedition included officers. Wrens, p.ttv officers and apprentices. One officer and one Wren made the journey from Lee-on-Sulerit to be with he party.

On the Saturday they climbed Sron ia Lairig from Lairig Ghru where the rescue of Japanese civilians who they encountered low temperatures, were trapped on the top floor of a poor visibility and snow to a depth of 8 inches. blazing Tokyo hotel.

The party was led by Inst.-Lieut.to Canda Cdr. Gilbert.

THE NEW Chiefs' and Petty Officers' From February 1925 to October messes were on 1929, he was lent to the Royal opened Friday, Mountain Club November 23 by the Flag Officer Air Canadian Navy as a torpedo inUnder P.O. MacGibbon 10 memstructor, and played no small part in hers travelled to (Home). In his address at the opening Arrochar near Loch Admiral John said that if the building up of that Navy, which lonind and mountain climb- ceremony enjoyed we must rough it at sea, let us at least in 1924 consisted of two destroyers ing during the long week-end. The and four trawlers. Whilst carrying out slopes of The Cobbler were the main minesweeping training in one of the attraction. latter, he was shipmates with ViceAdmiral Reid. R.C.N.. then a subI)p Se Rover Crew lieutenant. In 1929. Coop was recalled The Rover Crew went to Brocklas ON WEDNESDAY, November 21, to England and was relieved by a the Glen ('ova-Glen Moy area the Flag Officer Air (Home) Viceleading seaman. who is now a cap- for the long week-end. There, under Admiral Sir Caspar John. K.C.B., tam in the Royal Canadian Navy. liist.-l.ietit. Flub, and working from a arrived by helicopter at 1100 to open /It. went to pension on October 25, hothv in the hills they, had a pleasant the new Chief Petty Officers' and 1933, but in:rnediutely re-engaged for time hiking and iambling in the area. Petty Officers, Mess.

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NEWS

The Admiral in his address stated that the tine building was part of a rehabilitation scheme for the big Home Air Contmnand and that this was one of six such messes either completed, being built or in the plannimig stage. Our ever present problem, he said, was to find sufficient money for these projects, but none the less all the remaining accommodation would he replaced by permanent buildings.

After Capt. U. C. M. Rolfe had given a short address to the assembled chief petty officers and petty officers, the Chaplain, the Reverend Richardson blessed the building.

Vice-Admiral John was presented with a silver key by the managing director of Messrs. Waring, the coiltractors, who erected the building.

This key was used for the formal opening of the mess.

Besides furnished lavishly anterooms, dining rooms, billiards rooms and quiet rooms there are 109 single cabins for chief petty officers and 63 double cabins for petty officers.

R.N.A.S. STRETFON

Past of Service Units in the Remembrance Day Parade in CarCar- I lisle and maintained their usual high I standard for which they are well I known throughout the Border Area. I A Naval and a Wrens contingent also took part.

The Dramatic Society performed ---Distinguished Gathering." a mttrdei play. at the end of October. Produced

by Srih.-I,ieut. B. MofI;itt, R.N.V.R.. the play chiefly notable for a tine the performance by leading lady.

Chief Wren (Radio) NI. Reardon.

Attthorn's hockey team have been h a v in g an excellent season, highlighted by their performance in the ll.A.C. Knock-Out Final, when they were

only

beaten

by the odd goal in

five by ('uldrosc. Meanwhile, at the time of writing our Rugh, and Soccer teams are both in the I I.A.C. SemiFinals. (( o,rtinus'd trot,; s ,,!umn 2) to Vern on and to the torpedo atrti-subtnarinc branch.''

and

C.P.O. Stanley.

At the same I nrc, the Coto ma ndertn-('hrcf the HEM. to presented (.l'.O. S. .Stanlev. a very well deserved honour, All members of the 'I AS. family will, we are sure, join the C.-iii-C. in his congratulations to these two.

We dined the Bishop. the Lord Mayor and the Provost of during this month, and wish to place tin record that the blow-football ritatch after dinner was played with deco rim iii and dignity. suitable to the Occasion.

Portsmouth

'I he I' lag ( )I1 icer Flotillas. I lottie l'leet. Rear Admiral J. I).

1.11cc. l).S.O..

0. 11. F.. has taken tip teniporary residence iii Vernon. and we hope that his sojourn with us will be happy.

1 he Christmas concert is proceeding well tinder the able production of Inst-I.ierit. Bill Oakland. He hasn't been with its, very long but is pulling his weight, and we forecast an excellent show. Casting readings for the spring productions are being held in the near future and the drama team will once more swing into action.

Finally. we wish our family, whereever they may be, a very happy ('hristmas, and 1957 may bring prosperity and peace.

(In Wt-dmnc.sda, oscmnbcr 14, e "ere honoured by the distinguished visit of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Viscount Hailshana The Kcrnsley Trophy FOUR A V F N G F R S and four Attackers of 1841 and 1831 Squadron respectively (Northern Air Division.

R.N.V.R.) left the Royal Naval Air Station at Stretton on, OctQber 27 for lord to take part in the Kemnsley Trophy.

All aircrew were oil top line (as always!) and points gained in the were l0 for 1831 competition Squadron and 94 for 1841 Squadron. placing them third and ninth respectively.

Overall was minted rmpro s'emriet, t from previous efforts and the only Division unable to compete was that from Scotland-had - weather was 'rgainst themu for the trip down to lord.

Much work goes into this competition and questions asked include prelight ones on Q.S., safety equipment. starting up and taxiing, whilst airborne marks are given for take off. forming up. (Iv past. I. 2. and 3 mans-mlvres, questions to and from the observers in, the air, rejoining. interval arid RF discipline.

Activities Amongst our many activities this term was a lecture given on November 7 in the cinema by Dr. Jennings on the North Treaty Organisation.

Over 350 Officers arid Ratings attended this well given lecture on a subject which is very topical in current affairs.

Guy Fawkes Night lot weeks previous the 'bonfire" at the married quarters had steadily grown and when November 5 came there appeared a most impressive on all the faces of our delight younger and not least older, set.

touch-down Atlantic

Thanks are conveyed to all who assisted in making the night ntcrnorable for all who are young at heart.

P.S; Nobody managed to get airborne on a rocket!

Skiffle Group Being modern in our outlook we have not 'let slide" the forming of a "skiffle" group and this has been done under the direct ion of our Hand Sgt. Lane, from the Isle of Wight. His comrades in artus in this leans so far, are l'.'l'. I. ''Scous''' II ati hey (ft ommi Liverpool*?), who plays the guitar with another 'Scmtsc"-N. A. (artwright. whilst Albert Adshead. our P.I. I. front Manchester, has tilled the position of the Macedonian Harpist!

Remembrance Sunday A guard of 43 paraded under the comma rid of I .icut. Cox for the Manchester Service of Remembrance on November II whilst a guard of 24 tinder the command of Lieut. Shackleton paraded at Stocktom, Heath.

At Oldham. I.. Sea. R. W. Hewlett, from Old l'rafi'ord Manchester, represented the Royal Navy by standiris guard at the Cenotaph there with representatives of the other Services.

Locally, at Appleton Cross, a Re. nicnthr,t,tce Service was held and attended by officers and ratings from this Station and the civilian population of the parish. The Blackcap Band provided the music for the service whilst the Rev. R. A. Alder officiated.

Wreaths laid on the Cross included those front the captain, officers and ratings of H.M.S. Blackcap and one from the Northern Air Division, R.N.V.R.

December, 19%

NAVY

Night Casualty Evacuation

H.M.S. REDPOLE

ROYAL NAVY ships are used to carrying strange things and people, and recently H.M.S. Redpole lived tip to this reputation by carrying seven hicvcles, two tandems and eleven cyclists to Belgium.

The party landed at Ostend for "Expedition Training," something new to encourage Naval personnel to take part in activities outside the normal "Organised One of the leaders of this first Bicycle Expedition wasS.B.C.P.0.

G. II. Righv, of Mercury who steered the tandem that did the route plotting and navigating and found all the bumps and pot-holes that make tip the Belgian cycle paths.

"Paths" and what paths they were-a concrete strip about four feet wide running alongside the road and used by riders in both directions as well as by both scooters and mo-peds, sometimes the path was one side of the road and sometimes the other, and as their use is compulsory that meant crossing the street of traflic, no small feat in Belgium. Usually, however, the paths were welcome, as more often than not the road was the dreaded pave-large and irregular e o b b I e stones fit to shake the hike and its rider to pieces.

The actual cycling was restricted to the daylight hours as far as possible for sake of safety and frayed nerves, so that the mileage covered was not great hut, nevertheless, most of Flanders was visited in the two days the party were on their cycles.

From Ostend the party meandered and down to Ghent through for the first night's stay. The second was day spent away from the usual tourists' area and here French was of little use as most of the folk only spoke Flemish. Nevertheless, nobody got lost as a complicated route was followed through TieD and Tourhout, hack to Ostend, nor did the flow of "near" beer that seems to be the local brew, dry up.

It is hoped in the future that many more of these expeditions will be sponsored, both in the U.K. arid Europe as the chances arise, so keep a look out for details in P.T.M.s and take the chance to really "see the world."

Games"

P.O. Jarsis being

inter',

ci', cil by

ttit. lt.It.( '. Iiciuf.-Cdr. Spreadbury is in the centre

TI 11. RELATIVELY clear and light conditions during Tuesday night, November 20, enabled an experienced helicopter crew, Lieut.-Cdr. E. C. Spreadbury and P.0./Tel. (Aircrew) V. A. Jarvis to fly to St. Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight, and there by the light of car headlamps, embarked a woman patient, critically ill with burns. With a doctor and nurse they flew directly to llodstock Hospital near Salisbury, where, once again using improvised lighting in an emergency landing area close by the hospital, they were able to hand the patient over to specialised attention. which she so desperately needed. After returning the doctor and nurse to Newport, the helicopter flew back to R.N.A.S. l.eeon-Solent, landing just after midnight.

Lieut.-Cdr. Spreadbury has much experience of operating to tine limits tinder critical conditions, having served with the Naval Helicopter in the Squadron Malay jungle and also evacuating trapped families to

safety during the tragic floods in Holland.

A few days previously P.O. Jarvis had fortunately flown this route in daylight on a similar errand. The pilot said that without P.O. Jarvis' skilled knowledge of the area he would not have found either of the hospitals. l'.O. Jarvis' previous service has been in fixed-wing aircraft. An original member of 703X Squadron, he helped service evaluation trials on the Navy's latest anti-submarine aircraft, the Fztirey Gannet, and later went on to complete two operational tours in these aircraft, first in 820 Squadron and then in 826 Squadron.

This is the first time a night casualty evacuation has been carried out from Lee-on-Sole ill. Ihe reason being that the helicopter must stay in vislia I contact with the ground as they are not fully instruniented for blind hovering. So it was the happy coincidence of a very experienced crew and favourable being available sseather, that enabled this emergency case to be evacuated.

R.N.A.S. Yeovilton

White Ensign "close

NOVEMBER WAS chiefly notable for us of H.M.S. Heron as a period of intense activity as the preparatory work of preparing R.A.F. MerryfIeld for Fleet Air Arm operations snowballed to hectic proportions.

The task, a formidable one, has been rendered as smooth and easy as possible thanks to the very good measure o co-operation that has been O willingly given its by the olilcers and men of the R. A. F. We of Heron have been delighted with the accommodation for all ranks at Ycovi It on and nii mhl y appalled by the fact that the hangars are unheated.

01) Wednesday, November 21, both

iaIlII

tip"

Services went to Divisions in front of the Headquarters Block and Captain Lane formally received the Air Station from Wg.-Cdr. Everton-Joncs and the White Ensign rose to the gaff as the R.A.F. ensign was downhauled.

Two days previously 891 Squadron departed for l.ossiemouih and a fortnight's intensive armament training from which they hope to join its at R.N.A.S. Merryfield on December 7.

With our two Herons twenty miles apart and the imminence of petrol rationing our service transport routine will he more highly appreciated than ever before and we of the satellite look forward to a happy commission.

iE1. ...

lI.M.S. Leeds Castle

is

NEWS

Abolition of the Ground Training Sub-Command of the Home Air Command

- DECEMBER ', iAc ,, ,,.I,.. when nearAdmiral R. L. Fisher, D.S.O., 0.B.E., I).S.C., hauls down his flag at H.M.S. Dacdaluis, the ground training subcommand will cease to exist as it has been decided that a relief shall not be appointed in his place.

The appointment of Flag Officer Ground Training (F.O.G.r.) was established in January 1949 following the recommendation of a committee under the chairmanship of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fraser of North Cape, G.C.B., K.I3.E. Rear-Admiral Fisher was the fourth F.OXi.'I,; he was responsible to the Flag Officer Air (Home), Sir Caspar John. K.C.B.. for supervising the training of all mcii except aircrew en)ployed in the Fleet Air Arm and he commanded and administered the \imjs establishments where this is done. For elliciency and convenience (,J

Vice-Admiral

his headquarters was at Lee-onoient Ground training embraces trainin) of aircraft aircraf apprentices; mechanicians; Naval air mechanic and (A), (E) (0); Naval airmen (air craft handler), (safety equipment) and (photographer); and all air electrica ratings. This training is carried ou at the Naval air stations at Arbroath (Angus), Bramcote (Wzurwickshiu e) Lee-on-Solent (Hants) and at II. sI .S Arid (near Winchester, Hants). 1h i R.N. barracks at I.ee-on-Solent wa also administered by F.O.G.T. Ii addition there are small ground train iflS sections at the Naval air station t at Ford (Suisse) and Yeovfltoii (Somerset), though the main task of these two stations is flying training.

From December 8, the Ilag Officer Air (Home) becomes directly re spouisihlc for ground training.

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H.M.S LEEDS CASTLE was berthed at Battlebridgc Pier opposite the rower of London from October 27-30 and for three days was open to visitors. l.ceds Castle is part of the 2nd Training Squadron based at Portland in Dorset. She is the last remaining Castle class frigate in the squadron, the policy being to replace these ships with new frigates of the Hlackwood class. But though the smallest frigate she has shown herself more than the equal of the others, being the acknowledged cock of the squadron in sport and having conducted more exercises in the year than any other ship.

On Sunday. October 28. being the last Sunday in Port, 11.\1.S. l.eeds Castle will fly her paying off pennant for the first time in 12 years. It has not been possible to make this the correct length, which depends on the length of service, as it would have proved an embarrassment to other shipping in close company.

Leeds Castle is a Chat ha in manned ship so the ship's company, ss crc on familiar ground for their last "ruin ashore" together.

H.M.S. Leeds Castle is a frigate of the Castle class. She displaces 1,630 tons, is 252 feet long, 34 feet in the beam and draws 15 feet. She was built in 1944 for service in Atlantic convoys and has been in continuous commission ever since. Her present role is training anti-submarine personnel, a job for which she is well fitted, being one of the few ships still running who have actually sunk a Uboat.

Her main armament consists of the squid anti- submarine mortar, introduced into the service with this class of ship, and which replaces the old depth charge. A very effective weapon indeed against U-boats, it undoubtedly did a lot to turn the Battle of the Atlantic in our favour.

This weapon is supported by a single 4-inch gun and two Bofors mountings for A.A. defence.

The chief feature of the ship's performance is not her speed which h' latest standards is rather low but her great operational range, which is invaluable in convoy work. leeds Castle will he replaced by Grafton (TXpe 14 Frigate now doing trials from Samuel Whites).

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WAS EVERYTHING ship-.shape' when the new standard of the I)enton branch, Royal Naval Association, was dedicated at Christ Church on Scptcmher 30. The Navy has a tradition for efficient organisation and the smooth way in which the arrangements for the parade service ran showed that the ex-Naval men of fenton have not lost their touch.

Shipijiate 1 horn-as Tiinge, Oetobei 24, 1956. .1.

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The parade assembled in Inman Street near the Nottingham Castle Hotel, which is the branch's headquarters, and moved off at _.30 p.m. headed by. the hand and guard from H.M.S. RN Air Blackcap (;h Station, Stretton).

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Our welfare officer has been rather busy lately, but ant pleased to report that all shipmates are now recovering steadily. It is, however, sadly that I loss of one of our lady report the associate members.

Mrs. ---Mum" who Blake. passed away on Saturday.

October 13 She was a grand worker for this branch and a stalwart mcnsher and was never happier than to sunshine and kindness bringing other people. Her final act of kindness and remembrance was to bequeath £5)) to the isvickenhain branch of the Association Last Saturday we held our monthly* dance and social and were pleased to welcome members of the Dorking branch. Kingston branch, two nicmhers from the Star and Garter I-lottie, and our area chairman, Shipmate Bates. A wonderful evening was had by one and all, with plenty of fun and games and choruses of old t i tie songs.

There are a couple of things 1 would like you to keep in mind. shipmates. It is almost the end of the year. so please don't forget your subscriptions. and don't forget the Star and Garter box.

The branch annual general meeting is in January. and new officers are required-volunteers accepted: so let us have a good muster, shipmates, and bring your suggestion,; along with you.

It is proposed to have a children's party in the New Year. date not yet fixed. so please support this ellort donations gratefully generously- all the Social accepted by Secretary, "Knocker" White.

Plans are well in hand for the annual Dinner and Dance. Shipmates interested, please give your names and tickets required to the chairman.

And don't forget there is always a welcome at the ''Crown" every. Friday at 8 p.m., at Twickenharn,

DENTON front Ashton. Manchester. I)ecside, t presented h l.ieut.-Cdr. R. G. Wythenshawe. Bury, Rochdale, and Curry and Lieut. M. I. WiIks. Cdr. P. K Welsh, RN., second-inHeywood. There was also a White Ensign (Royal Marines' Association command of H.M.S. Blackcap, was standard) from Manchester. welcomed at the Town Halt by the With the fenton branch leading, chairman of, the Council (Councillor Mr. E. the Ros al Naval Association branches G. R. Harris). Mrs. Hams. followed. 1 he sheathed standard f Day (chairman of the l)enton branch), LEWES the fenton branch was carried b\1nd Mrs. Day. whit accompanied hint to the church.

Mr. Arthur Bradley and the sid (dr. Welsh took the salute near the THE EIGHTH annual Dinner of the hearers were Mr. l-iarold Chapman Lewes branch was held on November I! accompanied Town Harold and Mr. Wych. (ouncil!or 10, and a really fine function it was.

An armed guard of Sea Cadets Harris, The president of the branch, Capt. incidentally, served in the from Ashton was in the charge of Fleet Air Arm during the list war. S. I.e II. Lombard-Hobson, R.N..

Lieut. R. Nichols. R.N.V.R. Also re- and Mr. toasted the Royal Naval Association.

D-iy, had iS years' service in in the were the Denpresented parade the Navy, his medals dating hack to and spoke of the Middle East crisis, ton British legion (also ladies se a subject on which he was particuthe Somaliland campaign of 1906. been tin) , and the Christ Church, well-informed having The parade marshal was Mr. F. larly Hilda s. St. Lawrence s. and St. Anne's Robinshaw, and the busiest nsan of attached to Admiral Lord Mountfor the last Scout troops with their standards, the day was Mr. K. R. Booth, the batten at the Admiralty two years. Admiral Sir Charles Little.

H.M.S. Eaglet, R.N.V.R., was re- fenton branch secretary. who is No. 3 Area President, responded to the toatt. Sir Charles said and I.. Dews, was presented to ntcrn- that the last year had been a "red bers for the first time on November letter" one for the National Associa10, and has now been staged four tion and also for No. 3 Area. The THE MOST important event since times, each time to a packed house. National Club had been opened in our last contribution was, of course, So well was it received that the cast London and in Sussex they had had the annual Reunion. The final figures has been asked to repeat it until all the memorable of the dedication sent in of numbers attending the after- members who have been unable to Naval Chapel at Chichester. in to noon parade were 1.127, but when get see it have had that chance.

Other toasts were to the guests, prothe parade stepped off, numbers were Plans are now complete for our posed by Mr. A. Bacon (chairman of in the region of 1,300-surely our Annual Dinner and Dance on Decem- Lewes Branch of the Association), and biggest muster yet. All members from ber 7, and it promises to he a greater responded to by the Bishop of Lewes (the Rt. Rev. Geoffrey H. Warde).

Pompey have spoken of the wonder- success than ever. and "Our Town," proposed by Mr. ful setting during the linalc at the F. H. Smith (branch hon. secretary) evening show, and we think it was The Mayor of I.esves (Alderman a sight never to he forgotten.

TWICKENHAM G. F. J. Hayward). responding to the A hit late. I am afraid, but we latter toast, referred briefly to the must congratulate West Bromwich on GREETINGS, SHIPMATES every crisis and expressed confidence for the where. Another successful month ha, Egypt the wonderful organisation in the men of the Navy. dedication of their standard. Ship- passed with everything looking on the mates Pratt, Wallis and Pimlott of this and tip," an increase of memberGo~ Branch, who attended, each spoke at "tip ship. stnd a wonderful homely feeling Among guests at the dinner were our last general meeting of a won the Mayoress of lest es (Mrs. Haythroughout the branch. Thank you derful show branch, for such a gloriow ward). Lady Little, Mrs. LombardWe have had the pkasturc of visit, Dorking evening at the Trafalgar Hall-it Wa, Hobson, Mr. ( Cripps (Royal Sussex from Devizes and Wincheste Regiment). Mr. R. Shipley (representa great success, and no doubt appre at our Branches headquarters. They ing Brighton Sea Cadets), and the fol' came to t'ompey on Saturday. Oetobei ci:itcd by the various organisation of Sussex loss ing representatives that benefit from your efforts.

20. firstly to see a good game of foot branches of the RN. Association: haItI?), afterwards spending the even We visited the Molesey branch last Mr. G. tlarntan (Worthing), Mr. F. i ng at :1 show in our club. month, and as usual were received Nit. Benson-Dare Errey (Brighton).

On the morning of Sunday, Novcm- with the warmth and hospitality ol (East hon rite) and \I t.. R. Brockwel I hr II, the Portsmouth Branch held our "chummy ship," Sorry you could (Hastings). their annual Parade and Service of not make it at our last social and the Bouquets were presented to Remembrance at the Naval Wai dance.

Molescy -hope to see ).or Mayoress, Lady Little and Mrs. Lommemorial with a good muster of ship- in the near future members of the bard-Hobson by mates. Ihe parade was inspected b Unfortunately, we could not fix a Brighton Sea Cadets, in uniform. the Commander-in-Chief Portsmouth, meeting with the Greenwich branch Sir George ('reasy. He expressed his last month owing to other commit great pleasure at seeing our old Ship- merits, but will be pleased to corns IIORLEY mate L. Richardson on parade as alongside at a later date. usual This sprightly youngster of 9 Reuniot MEMBERS and The annual Parade and THIRTY-FOUR is in attendance at all these parades was a great success and enjoyed h3 friends attended the annual Parade whatever the stale of the weather, and aW members of this branch. I wil and Reunion on Saturday. October 13, it is rarely he is ever absent from oili not and voted it the best reunion ever. report further on this occasion. a fortnightly meetings. a full account was issued in lasi We have also held very successful Our latest branch-produced show, months edition. but only to congratu dances on October 20. and Novententitled ''astern I-antacy.' produced late Nottingham branch for win ii in her 17. and are holding another on and written' by Shipmates R. Bra,ict the St 1 ndt rd bearer competition. On December 15.

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Haraed Secretary Our president, Captain the Earl of Antrint, V.R.D., telephoned that afternoon to inform the chairman that he was indisposed with a chill, and tendered apologies for being I unable to attend.

THE STANDARD of the Nuneaton branch of the Royal Naval Associttion was dedicated at i special service ., held in St. Nicholas Church, Royal Nasal Air Station. Bramcote, on the harassed hon. secre- day afternoon, October 28. s feelings on this tary being given The service was conducted by the news half n hour before we sat down. Two other shipmates also on Rev. J. Richardson. assisted by the Rev. I R Street, both of the Royal the "speech" list had written on the' Naval Air Station. Br.imcitc. Mr. (i. rucsda) to express their regrets. oodman, of the

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We are indeed indebted to Licut.Cdr. lleniamis. I .ieiit.-( dr. Finn, and to our hon. treasurer. R. Pollock, for rallying to our aid, and contributing. so to the success of the evenin by their entertaining spci.i.hcc

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After the loyal toast, a tilessage 0.'. ins to the unavoidable absence i . . I .s.o.. .1 '.Iceliii C .\l'l IOWN lii Inch of the 116n. (c' from tier Majesty the Queen was of th Officer, Capt.

Royal Naval Association recently president: the (omnmander-in-(hef: read: and with :icc!am:itiomt.

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SIC c sidcnt and I lorm r it inch hum_h Iollo cd the Vice-Admiral Sir ( B t I past. new President. p j V.35 taken hs Cdr. D I Robson KBI C B ( omum mud I -in-Chief, South All, proposed b'. I icut ( di tim_ill ins and service Geoffrey D.S.0..

I) S.C. (Commander-in- and Shipmate Jack Peighton. sice- ill response Shipmuiate I'. N. Audei-son. Barton, M.V.0., D.S.(.. RN. s'. ith i racy Chief. South Atlantic and Smith chairman. The Cape TOSS it br much has B.\.. held our attention -lb --- n r d with ih - standards America) and Lady Robson. Shown in just extended its membership to the account of the workings om our ttto'.'ed on to the parade ground smnd Dedication of Nuneaton Branch the photograph are (I. to ri: Ship- W.R.N.S.. and members of the Asso- National Council. If the Irish Area passed the b is. to the strains ...................................................................................................................

Standard my ; of ---Th. lhS. ..f "I,. (ii.I mate H A tJdclI B I M chairman ci.ition of Wrens in Cape Town have representative's anecdotes are I.. corn,e , I it ii h .....

R'.JA criterion, the atmosphere in which it section of .. ...... the . til lit i of the ui.tumcll. Rearby the Marines Band, Royal our National Council n_ieets is----------ptaY happy one. and sets :1 standard for all In his short address before the kI THOUGH THIS branch has not ably inscribed drinking tankard, and branches to emulate. parade was dismissed, Cn_idr. Barton ligtired in NAVY NEws recently, it has our chmimm'. shills W ii V. mm_k branch, said how used he was to see the Plc t ui_Ut -Cdr nun m shipmate in the made i_it ittcr'. %horse hs presenting tile on the station for this event. still been very active. Visits hi'. m. been Londonderry Branch. proposed "The m_OiltP ins paid to Brighton, Folkestone. Margate with a handsome leather travellers Belfast Branch'' in another topical It V. as particularly bm_nm_tiu_mI to 1, and Ashford, and to these branches SINCE OUR rum_'...r to hi. forottcn toilet kit at Hr mntcoti. who were YOUng ratings with Jack speech. interspersed V.i_ t._ndm_r our heartfelt thanks. dedication service in J unc we h NO'.'.

I mn_i not i great speech- Dumi_t irns so that b the tin_ic 11451 beginning their career in the 5cr Owing to shift work. it hits rarely been fairl active and the branch is maker and never feel comfortable il_i Pollock had replied with vice. Siuch .i parade V. i_iuild 5 0'.'. them been possible to muster siitlicieimt nun_iShipmate sailing on m steady course. At our last the limelight, so in case ff15 words of . few of his mm i_is there was lit) doubt that there '.5 ouild still he m company. tiers of shipmates to attend dedication monthly meeting we V.cIcoi_itcd our ;thanks V.ciC m little incoherent may I that the evening '.5 is going well.' and of ft ui_i_id', V. iitiitt. it) receive tom_n_i new Padre. the Rev. 11. R. M. say how greatly pleased and honoured our to after when and look their interests. genial hon. secretary's smile had The summer over, we have our Harries. assistant curate of Holy I was at this action of my friends returned.' their Naval career ended. nteciiitgs every second and fourth Trinity Church (where our old shin- auid shipmates. 1 his "plot" had apAfter the dismissal. the parade, to- Fridaof the month, V.hetu it is hoped The toast of "Our Gusts" prothird is laid lip), formerly a Sub- parem_itly been afoot for some weeks, with their families and friends, we shall have the ple;msuire of welcomLieutenant. Fleet Air Arm, and whit yet c.mme its a complete surprise to me posed b the chairman, brought to gcthcr to the main dining hall ing shipmates who are visiting this a great help he his already been in -no V. oitdcr they call the Royal light the fact that our guest of honour adjourned is.' n is r,u for tea is as guests of the branch. area. had last destroyer ,-car,tain ''.------------------------------------------------Visiting our sic?-, Shipmates. I N:is-s-' the Silent Service! . . . during the war. Capt. Powleti exwith our esteem_ited welfare worker, stated H once m.amn lily pride pressed his great pleasure at hung Mrs. Burgess. who is also an officer and u'.uu_ij,, pleasure at these presentations. I able to spend such a grand evening of the Red Cross organisation. 'Xe of must add one or two reservations. in such tine company. He retailed this branch can rest assured that our or be condemned for ever more stories of his last sea zuppoimttunent, sick and needs will lack nothing u_i a.' may a hypocrite and humbug! In any, illustrating that the Navy of today the was .'i" 'spitittu:ml and material II organisation (and especially our own) s as eluiciem_it as ever and adapting needs I ant dead against .mnv one individual itself to changing conditions ill the ' - I r '',eumtcd --Shipmate .S V. l)uDuck his held as a king-pot mupom m di hebeing tip I Sir the case m. colouLed portrait f ill tmdmost ccThinlm_iot in this ,:lls;m.::_ic:,itkt;m,. '.his and :1) tum as it is Alihitis the committee who words front one of otir most welconic (AJ 7 hangs ill it ill Liniment position imt tile " iitmke the arrangements and sub-com0 guests, Shiliniate Knight. of Dublin. cillb rmit r_i_iittcm_-s '.'.hich carry them_i_i (liii, and found us still holding our sides. .

During the past few months we thus work is shared by those who can .

'-, lit ri_ph ing to an impromptu toast have welcomed several new members. afford the tim_i_ic. No branch could ever of "Outr Chairman,Shipmate Max' however, was withomit the one disappointment. make progress guidance well expressed his thanks to the vicethe transfer of our host to a more of a good chairman, the :mhsolmime _i_ hon. secretary, hon. lucrative appointment. but several of ti_-grimy of its treasurer, the devotion chairman, our shipm_itates visited him recently and it) duty of its welfare representatives, treasurer and members of the cor_i_i' mmttee their s'. for muuk behind the presented him with ;tit illuminated and its hard-working social com_i_iui_iittcc. scenes it) produce such an enjoyable Address ill recognition of his services besides the other utuemi_ihers who step " . tm_i its. lie will he sorely missed. up and ---make one--- from tit_me to tinte evening. _ whem_i The three officers cimculother activities was the required. serving apAmong earmmtce of our standard at the The gifts which I have received are, l;uted around the yam iouis groups, :mnd '.1 iddietomt ( I.ancs) dedication. and at therefore. ac actually a mark of zmpprecia- m_itet some old "ships" and m;mi_iy more the Cenotaph and Festival Hall eere- tiom_i to the branch main com_i_imt_iittce, V.hO had sensed ill the sum_i_ic flotillas. nomues. It has also appeared at several and ire a sign that our hramtch has or ()it the san_ic waters. In view of local functions u ecemtt ly. conlidem_ice ill them_i_i all. and that our Capt. Powlctt's distinguished services / neighbours like the way we do things. in many theatres during 1939-1945, it One last word as a branch secretary was not suupmisim_ig that he had to he ISLE OF WIGHT --we are nmostly tarred with the sam_i_ic rescued front the u_i_izmmm shipmates who brush and actually love the work we had shared ill the livelier days. tinwas LAST OUR monthly mtteetiu_ig it .icut.-( r. inn do for omur Assocuatuomt. It is our I mindful that (ill Friday, November 16, at our he had mt_imake .m on, In. back to principal hobby and. therefore, no premises at High Street.- Rvdc, ""'' ' one need thank its for doing it-its You can't aifoi'uI to overlook a message In a bottle, particularly About 45 shipmates and ladies were a pleasure! In the background most It was :m grand evening, shipi_i_iatcs.

Hermon. the hon. present. Shipmate Of us have wives and families, and it when it's at; important a8 this. It's Willerbys new folder, specially secretary of the Bcn_ibridgc branch, is these. ieallv to whom we should i was cordially welcomed, prepared for the Senior Service. It tells of high quality tailoring WEST BROMWICH all he thankful. because if they were All invitation to a dinner and dance not "all for it" we just couldn't do of made-to-measure and ready-to-wear shore-going clothes, and GREETINGS! TO Al.l.--the branch was received front the Portsmouth the iob. continues to grow in strength, at most branch and was. :ucceptcd by one of uniforms with that extra smartness that men in the Navy lit conclusion. shipmates. I send you our branch members who now resides all my best wishes and hope that meetings we have the pleasure of wetnew mc単_ihers. We appreciate appreciate. At Willerbys you'll find a great variety of fine in Portsmouth. every, branch will attain (if it doesn't coming the support given to our many and for' Carnival Association already possess) the spirit of cont- varied activities, which Ryde cloths ... helpful service ... such reasonable prices, and you can help to make warded its a welcome donation to- r:mdeshmp and lm,mlt SShich is so prewent' while you pay-b' allotment if you wish. Now you know how wards omir funds in recognition of 5cr- valent iii I .eanmiumgtilmt Spar and War- this ibranch.

Oil Novem_itber 21 we had the vices rendered at the sports ground wick branches, and throughout No, 8 important (Ito message is-don't hesitate- write for a copy now Area pleasure of a visit front WoIserh:imnp-gates by some of our members. ton branch and an added surprise in Our An_imujal Dinner is to be held at or call and take one when you're ashore. the arrival of Shipmate W. H, lay, the Castle Hotel at Ryde On January BELFAST of branch.

Brighton 5. It is to he :1 united event. all three On!)' 1O', (2f- ill Li mbposit of the isle of Wight branches p:mrtici- THE SENIOR Naval Officer, Northern Ireland, ('apt. P. F. Powp:mtiutg in L) eri'dit charge on i1i' buIuuu(-v' and DORKING out lett, l).S.0., l).S.C'., Royal Navy, 'Fhere was it fly ill the Ointment .when our chui rnta u_i announced V.1 th s', as the guest of honour at our second 1 THE HE 1111 RI) annual Trafalgar Ball :u i_il_i 1131 dinner. held September 21. A regret that we had received a cornwas held at the Dorking Hall on mt_i ui_i icahion front the rating authorities former Lord Mayor. Sir Wi I ham October _t) in aid of the King (,eorge"s wear irli ile ,ou pay for I-iou_i.

Neill. deputised Shipmate informing its of an increased assessFund for Sailors and local charities.

I AIderi_i_ia i_i R. J, K. Izmrcomunt, the for ouur dumb roon_i. n_icr_it of our rates I ham_iks to all those enthusiasts on the We trust we will obtain some s:utis- present I i_id Ni:mym_ir: and other guests committee. the evening 5'. us u great included 'sir. 1 Hampton. Belfast success. Guildford Se_-u Cadets manned faction s'.hu_n s'.m_ appeal.

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I larbouur (ou_i_iml_iissiom_iers: shipmates the doors and set the right touch for a from Ards Bangor, Dublin, I omtdon. Naval occasion. Guildford, I V.uckcn di_rrs and Pi_irt udown br um_ichcs and ham and LE4IINGTON SPA l:p?moi_i_i sent b_iau-duu_ig parties 1(0' lION S'. i .Ii.I 31 -11 I uIl1 ST~ CIIATII.',tt ' 2 i:ossm. t.sm:sI us iu.y:,totnm'H reprcsem_itatives of the British I.egion, and the music was pros ided h NavalMAY I he granted the comurtesy of and Regii_i_iental Association_is ill the )ci.i'.( I.'.!, 11')'.' m'oim-rsxomrrum - N 1.10)05 mm,'.n aou: it :un i'ou: r,-siovm 11 t', I),i_iCd Band. your coliii_iuus to report out a special cits-. We were delighted that the Stall ~M ABOVE BAR occasion iii thus branch which utlcu_tu_d Office; H.M.S. C mioluiti.

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"The Royal Navy and the R.N.A." was proposed by Brigadier C. P. G. Wills. ().B.L., 1)1... who referred to hi in self as "the only man in the world who was congratulated any time one of the ships of the fleet he commanded was stink." He was referring

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TI-ft.' CHAIRMAN. Shipmate T. W. Bates. the committee and members, wish to extend hearty Christmas greetings to all branches collectively, and their members individually, particularly. including those members who are at the moment serving overseas.

With the festive season so near at hand, our entertainments committee. and the no less enthusiastic ladies' section. are particularly busy in preparation for the children's Christmas near party. which is to be held in the future.

A very spectacular firework display was arranged for the children on November 5. After the show, which occupied about an hour, each child received a small gift.

Our social activities have been on the upward trend of late, and we intend to exercise every, endeavour to arrange social evenings both at our own headquarters and away, with as many local and near-local associations and organisations as possible.

We had great pleasure in entertainRoyal Marine ing members of the Association at our headquarters on November 9, and arrangements were made for a return visit on their home ground, later on in the month.

We are very pleased to oiler our R. to congratulations Shipmate Howes on his election to secretary, ship of the ('ape Town branch and hope that we was' have the pleasure of meeting him again if and when he is in the vicinity. We would also be proud and happy to welcome any tnmher, or members, either from these far away outposts, or indeed from any branch of our Association who may he within hailing distance and at a loose end.

CIIEAM AND WORCESTER PARK

HEI.i.O, SHIPMATES, here is my last issue before the year comes to its end. Perhaps in the New Year we may have a new secretary, and maybe someone else would like to try their hand at being the mess scribe-who knows!

However. I would like to say it has been a pleasure to write these little articles.

During the year we have had a very successful run-we have remained financially sound, which is rather a job these days.

New members have come in steadily each month. sometimes only one, at other times two or three in one week; it is due to the enthusiasm of all ship. mates that this has been possible.

Our social life has been varied and on the whole very successful, due to the hard work put in by the social secretary.

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Mrs. P. E. Mayoress (Coun. and Stoodley).

After grace had been said by the Rev. R. Hamilton, the members stood. in silence in memory of Mr. John I ong. founder-chairman of the Eastleigh branch of the R.N.A., who had passed away.

The President (Vice-Admiral F. J. ha rdman Jones) proposed the loyal toast, and a toast to ---The Royal Association and the E:istleigh -. , Naval branch" was proposed h ('apt. Jowitt, ' who congratulated the branch on its activities and wished it every success in the future.

Mr. Davies recalled the words of a past president, Admiral of the Fleet * .

'We should dedicate . lord 'l'ovey : I 0111 ehes to achieve the ideals for ss hidi ss e have fought and our friends h.ise died."

Others present included ('apt. Sir build a I)-t Mien tic Ii'Ip'I John M. Alleyne. Itart. (VicePresitiect of diiiiini seeIs which were dent), Aid. II. Ci (joodsell (ViceMrs. M - I.. launched at Dover, 1 olkestonc and President) and ('oun.

Harwich . 'there was he said, a public Goodsell, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. confidence in the Navy. "Parents will Davies. never dress their children in khaki or Air Force blue, but you and I wore sailor suits."

1'HE SEVEN'FH Annual Dinner was One hundred and four members and their guests attended the dinner, and held on November 9. Those present the president.

Capt. witnessed the presentation of a silver j n C Iu d ed RN. (Retd.). viceCigarette box to Mr. W. H. Hunter. C. F. A. Allen, presidents Lng.-( apt. A. Masterman. it past secretary of the branch, RN. (Retd.). Capt. I. Grant. RN. (Retd.), the Rev. R. F. Royse, R.N. I would, like to say now that our Shipmates M. Smith and A. Folea. ladies' section have been a great help ihe visitors included l.ieut.-Colonel in all our activities, and have given W. I. Morris. MC. A telegram of its assistance to make our every was sent to Her loyal greetings branch a success. Thank you all.

Majesty The Queen. and a reply was Our sick list for the year has for- received by the president during the tunately been small.

80 members, their , evening. In all, The branch has suffered losses in the the year by passing of three of our shipmates.

All our contributors this month We now look forward to the New sent Christmas Greetings to all Year with renewed vigour. and are other Branches. By deleting these endeavouring to reach our goal of a good wishes from the articles we 100 membership. have been able to include nearly The big event we are all looking all the contributions received and, forward to is our annual Dinner accordingly, all on behalf of Dance-if it is as successful as our last Branches we scrid to Shipmates one, we shall have a good night, everywhere the very best of good The branch held another very sue- wishes for Christmas and the New cessftil dance on November 24, and Year, we are looking forward to ladies' their Night, when our ladies hold wives and friends sat down to an exannual dance at headquarters. cellent meal. to he followed by a firstWell. shipmates. I will keep this short as no doubt other class entertainment. many The next main social event is the branches will he sending in articles.

Children's Christmas Party, which is sure to have the success it deserves.

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WE HEI.D our fourth Annual Dinner al the Station Hotel. Sidcup on November 10. and were well slip' OUR Bl.NION'l'HL.Y meetings (husisocial 3rd ported by our "chummy ship" the 'less 1st Thursday and Welling branch, Over 8(1 sat down to Thursday), have now reached the ena fine meal. tastefully arranged by couraging average of between 35 and our host, L)esmond I .epp:ird, who is 40 and lively discussions are the order an associate member of our branch. of the day. with welfare being the Over the years. he has been of great most pressing subject. loss has been Doncaster's assistance to us, and we titlist thank him and his stall for helping it,, to gmi in the person of Shipmate Peter Clarke. Since his transfer to Wake' enjoy a really, wonderful evening, The next event will be our children's I field, he has been an ever-present. and are honoured to have the Area Party, on January 12. followed by a social evening at the Station Hotel, secretary taking such an interest in If any shipmate is iji the oiling arid our affairs.

It is my pleasure to announce the at a loose end, he can he assured of a warm welcome if he cares to drop date of our standard dedication, which in. has been fixed (D.V.) for Sunday, Our darts team, led by Shipmate March 31. Will Midland and Northern Fincham, is in fine form, and have branches please note.

It is with deep regret that we angreat hopes of winning the League 110(1 lie, the death of Shipmate NI ul Ii Cup. gan. at the age of 32. Our hearts go out to Mrs. Mulligan and the three children.

MEMBERS OF the Eastleigh branch We have just received an invitation of the Royal Naval Association coni- from the Scunthorpe branch, to attend meniorated Trafalgar Day with two their annual Birthday Party, and the well-attended gatherings: a service event is eagerly anticipated. of commemoration at St. Francis of The Doncaster representatives to Assisi Hall-Church and the third the Annual Retinion wish to convey annual Trafalgar Day dinner at the their thanks to the respects and Town Hall.

Cardiff, Hull arid Bury contingents for There was a packed congregation a most convivial for the service, which was the first of its natuie ever held in the borough.

Solemn Evensong was conducted by the the Rev. R. THE BRANCH was represented at priest-in-charge, Hamilton, who is chaplain to the the British I .egion Parade on NoveniR,N.A, branch, and those present her II and our chairman laid our included the Mayor and Mayoress I I rihute to our fallen comrades on (('win, and Mrs. I'. F.Stoodley). the behalf of the branch.

We had the Town Clerk (Mr. R. J. Roddis). Vice' pleasure of attending a social given Admiral F. J. Hardniani Jones, CB.. by the London branch of the W.R.N.S. C.B.E. (President of the branch), Association and had a most enjoyable NI. Alleyne, Hart ('apt. Sir John evening.

(Vice-President) and I,ady Allevne. and The dance on November 20 was ('apt. J. M. 1-lowson (Vice-President). quite a good show; although we made Also present were the chairmen and a profit, it was not quite what we members of the Fastleigh and Bishop' hoped for. However, here's to the next stoke British men's and tinie. legion, women's sections. arid the Eastleigh Glad to say we are still signing on branch of the Royal Air Forces' new members and some of our Association, I "lapsed" members are returning.

After the service the members of Arrangements are in hand regardother ex-Service organisations were ins the Christmas Party to be held in entertained by the R.N.A. to tea and our branch early in January. biscuits.

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ON NOVEMBER 3 transport started from II a va lit branch place to take shipmates and guests to their Annual at I IN!. Underwater ('raft and Weapons Establishment, The Royal Naval Association No. .1 Area boil. secretary and a guest from the Portsmouth branch were present, whilst other guests included the Havant Territorial Army Unit, the British I.cgion and Mrs. A. NI. Dudsworth, who was representing the chairman of the local Urban District Council.

A vice'president of branch proposed the toast to the guests. In her reply for the guests, Mrs. A. NI, l)odsworth, remarked that the was renowned Royal Navy (a mnorigst other things) for its good hospitality, so she could not regret that the chairman of the Urban District Council was tunable to be present, since this had given her the opportunity to attend in his place.

Alter the toasts, the chairman presented the branch president with a picture of their branch being inspected at the annual Reunion Parade The Royal toast was proposed by ill I.ondon. the branch president, Admiral Sir The branch joined other Service Harold G.C.B., Ii and Burrough, ex-Service in organisations D.SO. Havant for the Remembrance Sminday Before proposing the toast to the pI.rade.

Association, the No, 3 Area secretary Commodore" by Admiral mentioned how encouraging it was to Sir Kentelm Creughton.

K.B.E., find that many more active Service M.V.0. of Havant (vice-president men were joining the Association. He branch), has now been published: this also referred to the very welcome re- tells of sonic of his experiences during cent of the amalgamation Royal the 1939-45 war. Copies are available Naval Association with the Royal for sale at the Pelhani 1_ibrary, near Marine Association, Havant branch mneeting place.

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chief guests of honour "ere Admiral Sir Denis Boyd, K.C.B.. C.B.E.. D.S.C.. and l.ady Boyd.

The president. Capt. G. H. Beale, D.S,O.. O,I3.E,. when introducing the guests, spoke of the long journey the admiral and his wife had niade to be at this first dinner.

The adniiir:uI set esers one at ease by his good humour, while mentioning in his reply how, great a store he set on es'R,N, Associations.

Also present were Vice-President Shipmate J. I)orc. I).S.Nl., B.E,M., arid Shipmate J - NIcIlwritti and 50 guests.

The chit irnian paid tribute to the excellent organisation of the secretary.

Shipmate Otter, and the social secretary, Shipmate Grayson. and it was voted a great success by all who attended,

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Our social activities are bgi it u ifl5 to take shape and a Dance and Whist Drive have been arranged, On Wed' nesday. November 7. a presentation was made at our headquarters to our I retiring host and hostess. Mm, and Mrs. J. Steans. for their many kindnesses to its over the past eight years.

The gift took the form of an Italianstyle porcelain table lamp. We wish them many appy years ahead, On Saturday. October 27, news , , -, , reached its of the death of one of I HF MON FHLY branch meeting was held at the Golden 1,ion. our great Regent Street, friends. Shipmate Tom on today, Nos ember 2. ss ith the Chair'l'onge, one of our national vice-presidents. It was indeed a personal shock man. Shipmate (,eorge Young. in the chair, There skits a good attendance. to the writer because during his period I)uiring the evening the Welfare of stay in hospital I had written to I Representative, Shipmate A. F. Frost, Torn frequently arid he always seemed so cheerful and looking forward to spoke about two shipmates who are in been getting hack into harness once again. ill'heiiltfi. Arrangements have regularly' and it is I was able to attend the funeral ser- - made to visit will will soon he lit again. vice to represent No. 9 Area, and it hoped they 1 he main topic at the moment is see so many "old pleased me to the launching of the Stratford-onships" present, a sure sign of the great respect in which Shipmate Tonge was Avon Branch on Saturday. November held. He will be greatly missed by the 24. Shipmates everywhere will wish them a happy commission. branch, for Nottingham Shipmate Social es en,ts in the near future in1omie not only worked for the Asso' ciatiln, he was a figurehead in every elude the C hildren's Christmas Party.

The details will he discussed at the way. We wish him "Safe Anchorage' and to those who are left behind we next monthly nileeting. send our deepest sympathy in their great loss.

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I'll 1 FIRST annual dinner of the Naval Association. Shef)ield Royal branch. since its formation. was held at The I )c'. ti iisli ic A rills. Baslo w. Slu ipillatC I -- Kersliass "as in the chair, 'I lie

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WE [it- I.[) our third annual dinner on October 19, and about 60 guests were present. including the Provost of Provost Allan. Rear Admiral I'. A, Kelly. Capt. P. II. Buckley, RN.. and ('apt, J, F, Best, RN. Speeches were given by the President of the (dr. W% mess. and the Chairman of t lie branch. Shipmate I lass ser. as ssell as his the Provost and Rear Admiral Kells.

We ss o(ild like to record the sta (i ncli support and corn radesh i p oft he branch as shown in the financial assistance givemi by the assembled members on our meeting of October 8.

The branch was represented at the I Dunfermline Memorial Service at the I Cenotaph on 11. at luich there was a good parade in fine steatlier. The branch's wreath "as laid b Shipniate B. C. Billines, and (lie Fx'Sers-icc Association'. joiimed in the Ii icli I lie Provost. John past at Allan, took the salute at the Abbey entrance.

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AS IS usual, the Christmas term has seen the end of the cricket season and the crowning of "King Football." The last cricket match of the season, against R.A.F. Castle Archdale, was won by a comfortable margin of five wickets after a race against the light.

Basing easily beaten the R.A.F. the Army came to Eglinton to decide who should "wear the crown," or as far as Inter-Service cricket in Northern Ireland was concerned. Although the Army were reported to be used to "dryish" wickets, the o p t i nu i s m engendered in the Navy side at the match being played on the somewhat soggy home pitch at Eglinton, proved to he ill-founded, The Navy, made a useful 97 but the Army, after a somewhat shaky start in losing three Wickets for 30 runs, pulled themselves together and easily passed the Navy's total with some five wickets in hand.

A very good side and, indeed, worthy winners.

Readers of the Home Air Command Sports Bulletins may have been pleasantly surprised to see that Eglinton's inter-Part athletic teams-the Station Flight-came seventh out of 47 entries in the Inter-Station Inter-Part Competition. The leading lights, tinder the fatherly eye of A.A.3 Huntphries, then turned their attentions to cross-country training.

11 points to 6 points, However, many attractive fixtures lay ahead in which Navy Cup (Divisional Final) the selectors hope to see a reversal of THE AIR Command Divisional Final our fortunes. between H.M.S. D a cd a I us and R.N.A.S. Ford was played at Privett Air Command Knock-Out Park, Gosport, on Wednesday, OctoCompetition (Bambara Trophy) ber 31. In all respects this was indeed Stretton and Anthorn are due to a battle of the giants with the honours meet in the Northern semi-final after going to H.M.S. Dacdalus, who, after which the winners play Ford who, in two hours' play, eventually won 6-4. beating Ycovilton by 16-0 in the The game started slowly although, Southern semi-final, have now accuclearly. Ford were the masters at the muilated an imposing 92 points for, beginning--- pressing hard with the with nil against, to reach the final. wind in their favour-hut their efforts were spoiled by poor finishing in front HOCKEY of the Daedaluis goal. After a series of thrills A.A.2 Cole, the Daedalus II.A.C. Area Festivals Knock-Out centre-half, unfortunately handled the Competition ball in the penalty area and a brilliant The Home Air Command had an goal was scored by E. M. Irvine, the exciting series of Area h o c k e y Ford inside-right. Straight from the festivals this year, after which the kick-off Ford again pressed hard and winning teams assembled for the semijust before half-time LS.A. Bridge- final and final matches at R.N.B.. Leewater, the Dacdalus right-back, on-Solent. The final, played on Saturdeflected a hard drive from Irvine November 10, between the into his own net, thus the score at day, Northern and South-western finalists, half-time was 2-0 in Ford's favour. was an especially enjoyable game.

As the ball swung into play in the Anthorn quickly opened lip the second half it was evident that the Culdrose defence with long, accurate Dacdalus team had received a pep talk passes, which tactics brought them and soon we were to see the game two goals by half-time.

Upon changSoccer fairly explode into all that one hopes ing ends, Culdrosc switched their for in a cup tie. LR.E.M. Boycs, a wing forwards and, pressing hard, in After several trials, the Station Your Rzla rolling machine will give newcomer to the Daedaius team, play- spite of dour Anthorn defence, were soccer teams took the field, though in ing at centre-forward, swooped on a soon on top. Final score: Anthorn 2, this area "took the water" might have you special advantages over other smokers been a more apt expression! After an through pass to score a grand goal: ('iildrose 3. minutes later P.O. Barnes also scored win -choice of cigarette tobacco, choice easy, over Sea the first On completion of the competition Eagle, to bring the honours even. The game trial matches were held for the eleven faced Clooney Rovers in their of size, certainly of pleasure. games, first progressed at a cracking pace with match and went down by purpose of selecting the Command two league to both sides scoring in turn to bring the team It's the smart thing now togoals nil. Nevertheless, this to play in a series of fixtures score to 4-4 at full time. term has not been without its brighter comprising the H.A.C. Hockey Week.

Extra time saw the number of This occurs too late to be reported moments and after a shaky start the thrills increase and produced an all- here and will be included in next soccer team has improved and just out effort from Daedalus team who, month's issue. recently has registered its third consecutive win in the Civilian League. as the minutes sped by, sealed the The team will miss their captain, P.O. match with two further goals. All in SAILING Parkinson, who, at the time of writing, all, it was a grand final to watch and a fitting reward for the great effort The St. George's Cup for 1956 has has just departed from the station with Daeslalus team put into it after being been awarded to the See Hexe (the 815 Squadron, We thus say farewell to two goals down in the first half. Hard Home Air Command Sailing Associa- a good captain and an exemplary luck, Ford! Well done. Daedalus! - tions 50 sq. metre yacht). This cup is player; we wish him good luck and For only 9d. start 'choice' smoking today we hope to see you win the final of awarded annually to the Windfall happy soccer wherever he goes. with a RIZLA Rolling Machine, the Navy Cup Competition proper.

The Inter-Part Soccer League has yacht with the best performance in the Ocean Club's Channel been perhaps as as we Cigarette Papers and Filter Tips Royal Racing interesting Air Command Cup Race. It will he recalled that this race could possibly hope, with the WardThe Home Air Command's own was sailed during the great gale that room breathing down the necks of 737 Association Football knock-out com- swept the South Coast during July Squadron (what a death!) and 820 petition is fast reaching its climax. 28/29. See Ilexe. sk i pp crc d by Squadron and the Electrical section Arid confounded all the soccer Lieut.-Cdr. R. B. I.. Foster, Senior battling it out for third place! To pundits by defeating R.N.B. l.cc and Engineer of R.N, Air Station, Lossie- complicate matters still further, 815 Ford in the earlier rounds, only to he mouth. was one of only live yachts Squadron leaped temporarily into the IN ORDER to foster more social

By George R. Deakins humbled by Culdrose, who beat them to finish and was placed first in lead by reason of having played off 6-2 in the Southern semi-final match. Class II. all their matches in readiness for HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS of the contacts between the senior ratings' and N.C.Os' messes of all services in As we go to press, the other semiThe 100 sq. metre ex-German yacht leaving. Now, if the Wardroom beat to connect the Medi- the Command, a snooker final, between Anthorn and Stretton. Wal has been transferred from H.M.S. 745 Squadron and the Supply and early attempts league was terranean With the Red Sea a by recently launched. remains to be settled and then, on to to the Home Air Com- Secretariat beat 737 Squadron (someCollingwood canal M1 essrs.

H. are conflicting, but it & G. Simonds, Ltd., of the final match, which is to he played mand, It is intended that she should one said "If pigs could fly" to that navigable in mid-December on a neutral ground, he laid one), and if . , . oh! well, it will all may be taken that for 50 years in the Reading, have very kindly offered to up for the winter on the Clyde present a sixth century a.c., and again from A.D, trophy for annual award to yet to be decided. and refitted hs the Scottish Naval air sort itself out in the next two weeks!

642 to 776, there was a navigable canal the League winners, and a Portsmouth stations. She left the Solent on Octolicensee, Mr. S. Smith, of "The Old RUGBY ber 26 tinder the command of Licut.connecting one or other of the arms of House at Hockey Home." Locksway Road, Ford and made a the Nile to the Cdr. Serattar of very Red Sea the The Home Air Command XV are through The Inter-Part Hockey Knock-out Milton. Southsea, has donated lakes which make tip part of the a trophy for annual kindly to still in the process of being sorted out fast passage to Falmouth. From here Competition was award the proceeding at a her two were made to have to pass and, after two matches, yet attempts individual recording the highest break leisurely gait when 815's imminent present canal. frusthe around End, each The team lost to being win a game.

Its constructor, de Lesseps, began over thirty. departure speeded things up a little.

Royal Marines at Eastney by 29 trated by steadily northerly winds. As we went to press the Wardroom cutting in 1859 and 10 Any, messes Who have not entered years later it she reached Milford Haven last month, However, to 6 and, point had passed into the final after a most was this competition and would like to points opened to traffic at a total cost of consider were beaten by Britannia R.N.C. by on November 18. doing so next year, can exciting win over 820 Squadron and ÂŁ17 million, obtain further particulars from either 745 and 719 Squadrons were playing The table shows the following of the off to decide who met 815 Squadron following: in the semi-final! growth of traffic through the canal. In C/,airn,wu: C.P.O. Writer A. E_ almost Cuddo, since it was N., Movements Section, Barevery year Three Station players went across opened Sons.

There were entertained to racks numerous I they more than half the Control Centre, Royal Naval to the Home Air Command Hockey ONE OF Whale Island's tonnage has been of the 'rriilc, Barracks, Portsmouth, Tel. No.: sporting occasions is the marathon. luncheon b'. representatives viz., I.ieut.-Cdr. Hawkesworth, British, Dockyard 2830.

This is a hi-annual event, ruin on an firm and were presented with a framed C.P.O. Larkin and ('P.O. Bracegirdle.

Year Net Tonnage C.P.O. \V inter-block basis and the course for copy of the painting of the familiar We arc optimistic enough to think we .Secre:ary: r it e r 1870 426.000 W, 117* H. Joyce. Command it is approximately four miles. i.e., bearded sailor. The team from Excel- shall he represented in at least one 1880 Supply 4.345.000 Office, Semaphore Tower, l-l.st, Docktwo and a half times round the island. lent played a Player's team at soccer Home Air Command match this 1890 ., .6.890.000 yard, Portsmouth, Tel. Nos.: It 'as held on Thursday. September in the afternoon and won what was season, 1900 -' -.

9.739.000 an match 6-4.

The exciting by Dockyard 2697 or 2669.

27. and the Inter-block Trophy went I quite 1910 The Station hockey team in the 16.585,000 team were entertained in the evening to the junior seamen's team. It is of 1920 civilian Knock-out Competition drew -' .17.575.00() at a. dance held the and by Sports interest that the first home, for the with Raphoe. neither side managing to 1930 31.669.000 individual prizes, was A.B. Jackson. Social Club of the firm and their visit score. The 1937 is arranged at 36.791.000 replay was rounded off next h a morning who carried off the first veteran's prize 1940 so let its we can do 12.713.000 THE ANNUAL match against the Raphoe. a hope tour of the City of Nottingham. We also, 1945 ., -.

25.0fi5.000 Southern Counties took place at Hove look forward to a return fixture of little better than the opposition did 1946 The famous cap-ribbon shown in this event, when we -' .on November 16 and resulted in a 32.732.0(X) to extend in our "own backyard," It seems a hope most of Player's cigarette advertise- .is win for the Southern Counties by hearts a s elcorne to a party from great time for departures just now, merits must have intrigued md the Hockey Club are losing their seven matches to four.

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(Continued from previous colunin) secretary, Suih.-l.ieuit. Readings, of people at times, because unlike many II: AR. Evans (Ply.) lost to D. With only a few weeks to go to 815 Other Sports names used in similar devices, it We wish him the best Anscomhc, R.S. B., first rotund. leave, we find the cast of of Squadron. neither mythical nor synthetic. The Our congratulations to Naval Airluck. lIa,uta,,u: A.B. Darrocks (I'o.) Iost.to link with H.M.S. Excellent was in the Lnrustmas revue working hard at man I)rsden, of 815 Squadron, who, R. l.endruum, R.5.R., first round. name only, until recently. Now it has rehearsals. despite tueing ouitpointed in the Navy Rugby Light: N A. Poole (Air) beat R. Duff 1 heir show, under the title of been established on a firmer and more boxing trials, has been selected for the on points.

"Reach for the Stars.--In football the Station Navy against the Southern Counties to be rugby personal basis, Lig/:t'w'lter: Cpl. Rae (R.M. Deal) highly entertaining, for in addition to seconds seem to he having a better A.B.A. \ure power to his elbow- heat V. Spcakc on points.

Enjoyable Visit a full revue programme, it includes an run than the firsts.. although both providing the ref. doesn't see it!

Welter: A.B. Rawlings Po.) lost to A football team arid party of sup- up-to-date pantomime with the topical teams are giving as good as they get, I_. !.Airman Nugent has gathered D. l'enfueld, R.S.B., third rotund; and neither team hits been given the about him :ill enthusiastic and porters from Whale Island travelled title of "Cinda-rocka-rolla." happy I., 'Sea. O'I)ell (Ply.) lost to K. Fuller, et. It is with hand of brethren interested in basketfrom Whale Island to Nottingham on The revue will he presented in the run around" its R.S.B.. first rotund. that' we record the ball, 'lhev went down to Sea Eagle's Saturday. November 3. at the invita- Lower Canteen, Whale Island, on genuine regret Light-middle: R.F.M. Jarvie (Air) of I .icuut.-Cdr, \Iaues, the tioti of the firm of John I'luvcr and December 3, 4 and departure gymnasiuun for a joust with the local lost to F. White on points; A.B. secretary. Suffice it to say that he has Navy contingent. When the score ('assidv (Ply.) lost to 13. Baker. R.S.B., been "Mr. Rugby" at Eglinton for reached 58-to called it a day and third round, more than two seasons and the club sat dms n to they war stories.

The swop Middle: AR. I lollins (Ply.) lost to -- I he will mss his influence.

RETURN driving FOR SMALL OUTLAYetuirn match was QUICKEST equally unprofitable, J. l)uuuruper on points. king i5 dead" -long live Mr. .Sauunders, except that they returned with a better NA. Dryden (Air) Light-/ueauy: who now takes over the reign, both ball than the'.' went with! However, heat A. Stavens on points. ""NAVY NEWS" SMALL ADS on and off the pitch, we are informed that by no means lleau': L. /Sczu. James (Ply.) beat (Continued at foot of next <'olu,nn) has the Station "hung up its boots." R. Harris on points.

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AS A personal souvenir of service at sell or memento of sonic notable ship of the Royal Navy a ship's bell has always been a thigh favourite.

Once again surplus ships' bells arc offcrcd for sale by the Admiralty. On this occasion the number for disposa', IS 300, making a total of over 1,300 bells to "come on the market" in the last few years.

Though some are cracked or with 0111 clappers, the majority are serviceable and nearly all are inscribed with ship's flame and date, Some of the bells are from ships no longer in service; the repair and con. version programme has caused others to hCc(5111i2 redundant. 'rite 300 bells are taken from every type of ship froln aircraft carrier to tug. Its 'ssell as hi few from shore CstIihli'ihithletlts, There is a wide range in size from :t I C> in. high, 157 lb. bell front 11.M.S. Implacable to the 51. ill.

6 lb. bell of the minesneeper Hickin ton. Prices 'sary between £10 and L. 'I he names of m:iny ships "ell known for narhime es.ploits are represented.

Included are II. YsI .5. indomitable and the three bells of the ('aiM pci n ict. Ys let))one's of the 'V'attgtse in 1949 are recalled b the bell etlgraved "II.YsI.S. lilctck So on 11)39.** tile frigate that via,. liSshidict led 'us it It the A itlC 111% St it) that incident, Applications by persititis 0 islmitg to acquire theill should lie addressed to the Director (if Stores. Adiniralty..

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Fit Knttdseti In addition. al med detacitnients were Pci no maO ion ltd gi I tee pro's- kled frssrit the ( 'om tilt rid to repreDorado Setit the Royal sent ill the lord i'. oW YslIl) tsr\ processlol) and in the Festi's :il l'oti K tis'cjctti of Remembrance It I the Albert Ilcill.

1h e Mary. is ill the neighbourhood 't'> undertake Iilecc commitments. of kilometre 41 and the other 12 ships 30 ratings. dross ti front Nzi's-zu I Air :irC in the western branch of the Iii I SlaIkolls throughout the Command.

IbaiIcth cut. In addition, the Yugoslav started training at the R,N. Barracks. the Iee-on-Solent in mid'()ettitier finder I )i Ito to (3172 gross tons) and I ibert0 n African Count (7072 gross the Command (4 rtiiner ( )iiic'et, I ku!,ton '.1 are reported to be marooned in Commander I'. K ,c\ I iciteil. the (cincti to the southward of the El 01) Ntt'scmtrer 9, a conlingent of 60 Fj rd:c n bridge. finder hthe eommi rid of I - iett Ieitattt ('thl(Il i%e) led Inlutr,ncuiion about size Clearance of I'. 1. \arile rite Costa! till !i,des operations up to the Service det:tcitittents in bite lord I May tui 's proei2s'.iolt, 'I licit hc,:t ring and (libel jilc jut/joe i\oh'enJber 27.

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The folios's ing dct :t further 70: ratings took part in "the Festival of Remembrance at the Albert I I cull.

A guard under the cominatid of Senior Commissioned Aitni tn >s K I

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