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Prince Philip says it will revolutionise the Navy the First Lord of the Admiralty, the Earl of Selkirk asked the Duke of Edinliureh to perform the ceremony of “laying the keel" of Britain's first nuclear submarine. he said “We are calling this ship Dreadnought because it is the opening of a new epoch just as was the old Dreadnought built more than 50 years ago.”

When

“kccl-laying“

ceremony took place at Mcssrs. Vickers Armstrong's Shipyard. Barrow-in-Fumcss, on June l2 and the operation was performed by the Duke moving a handle which operated a Gamma Ray which moved a prefabricated cylindrical section of the vessel into position.

In his speech the Duke of Edinburgh said “There is the pcrhaps doubtful prospect for future submarincrs of remaining submerged for the whole period of a two-year commission." l~lc continued "On Monday, the Queen prescntcd hcr Colour to the Submarine Command. Today that Colour is here at Barrow with a guard of submarincrs to witness on event which will most certainly revolutionise the Navy as :1 whole. and the Submarine service in

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Admiralty nrtkfs lmpruslon prepared to show the position of the main compartments in the nuclear submarine DREADNOUGIIT, An

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which has been laid down at the Ilarrow-in-I-‘umcss yard of VicltersArmstrong-t (Shipbulldcrs) Ltd. Key to drawing: I. Ilydroplanc: 2. Torpcdo tubes; 3. Torpedo compartment: 4. Ufliccrs‘ accommodation; 5. Crew accommodation; 6..Storcs compartments; 7. Pump compartment; 8. Control compartment: 9.

Captain‘.-3 accommodation. 10.

Wnshplaces; ll. Galley; I2. Batterycompartment; 13. Reactor; I4.

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RETURNS TO DEVONPORT

anti-aircraft frigate, returned to Devonport on June 9.

Since leaving this country a year ago H.M.S. Puma has been employed primarily on the South Atlantic and South America Station. During the temporary ncdcploymcnt of naval forces occasioned by the Iraq crisis H.M.S. Puma was stationed in the Persian Gulf and was subsequently one of the ships which assisted H.M.S. Bulwark in the salvage of the Liberiantanker “Mclika" after that ship had collided with the French tanker “Fcrnand Gilabcrt."

After a further spell on her normal station H.M.S. Puma returned to this country via Brazil and Trinidad.

H.M.S. Puma.

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August Navy Days are being held at Portsmouth. Gutthnm, and Plymouth on August 1. 2. and 3.

At Portsmouth the ships on view on ships on a 60 x 40 feet -"sea" in the Vanguard. Tyne. Tiger. Trafal- B.-trrack's gymnasium with realistic Machinery‘ control compartment; will beZest.

Volagc. Starling. East- flashes and splashes for " hits and 15. Main machinery compartments‘. gar.

Re- misses.

I6. Turbine gearing: 17. Motor. bournc. Loch Killisport. Plover. claim. Dark Invader. Laleston, Cann- The Kingston Sca Cadet Corps silton. Thcrmopylac. Tircless. Artemis ver hand. club swingers from the and l.N.S. Kirpan. Aboard H.M.S. W.R.N.S. Training Establishment and Volagc visitors will be able to visit the the crack drill squad from the Royal boiler and engine rooms. l.N.S. Kir- Marine Depot. Deal, are among the pan (commanded by Commander K. attractions of the aren:t.show.

Gopinath) will be of particular inter- Refreshments‘ and lunches can be est. being the first lilackwood Class obtained at fill these ports and there new Frigate to be handed over to the will also be .1 Nursery and a First Aid T_hc_ ‘Royal Marines exhibition has opened Post in all three Doclszyards.

When the Duchess of Kcttt visited Indian Navy.

the achievements of the United States Navy's Nuclear powcrcd submarines. he said “it should be abundantly clear by now that nuclear submarines will ultimately transform the sea power of the Atlantic Alliance."

After the section had been placed into position the Duke of Edinburgh fired two-cartridge hammers which bolted a Chathum Dockyard on Saturday. July The new static displays are SubC0lllmt:ttt0I'ttll\’I.: plate to the hull.

IS. to perform the launching ceremony marine Training. Atomic Defence and of H.M.S. Oberon. the lll'<l of a new l);itnagc Control. Cookery, and Junclass of submarine. it \\1t< the 52nd iors 'l'r;iining by H.M.S. St. Vincent.

A Swiss ettpcrimctilal “ttir-cushion" submarine built and launched at .\l:iny attractive displays are planned machine. .\ll't'tll:tl' to the British hover- Chatham. Oberon is the first vcvscl to takt: place from 5 pm. in the craft. sank at its moorings in :1 storm to be completed in Chatltatn's post war "Victory" arena. at Zurich. submarine programme. llctwccn noon and l p.m. H.M.S. Although the Dockyard‘.< record of (Zollingwood's Volunteer Band with Victorious and the frigatcs Scarbuilding submarines dates back to I907. ll..\l.S. Victory‘s Rlucjtickct Band and borough and Tenby (2.200 tons) and with the construction of the C.l7. the (iuard will march along Southsczt ScaSalisbury (L733, tons) took part in the last occasion Royal launching at front. to mark the opening of each five-d:i_v cxercixe Riptide oil the East Chatham was of57a years ago when the Ntivy Dill/.

Coast of the United States. battleship l-l..\l.S. Prince of \\’;i|cs was Pl.\'.\l()UTll on Ships of 200 tons armed with ll- lziunchcd. from the some No. 7 slip by the Prin- The ships open are llclfust, Apollo, pounder guns are l’IL‘llll_.: built for ice- which Oberon now Sl.’l.ntl.\. lund under the guise of rcscuc ships. | cess of Wail-.-5, who later became Queen: Chaplet. Dunkirk. Catrron. Rorqual. l Marv.

Auriga, and Matapan.

-H.‘C0l'tlillg to l€:tr| llowc.

The Royal Murine Static display will be worth sccing as Vlslluln will not only be -Nblc to we Comm:tndo equipment but also detect land mines in ;i dummy minefield and see other pr;tctic;il a~.pcct~'. of the Royal blurincs in their Cotntnandos tolc.

During the finale the Royal Marine Commados will carry out an attack on a 50 ft. high towcr. There will be boat trips in Plymouth Sound and the H:tmoa7.c. with ti choice of travelling in either fast Target Towing vessels. l.:inding craft or ships‘

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The public will have an opportunity ol putting themselves in the place of the Fleet Air Arm pilot. They will _bc able to fly an aircraft from the deck of a carrier, control its climb, circle and bank and then drop bombs

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PENDANT AWARD RESULT OF HARD WORK

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Royal Naval Barracks. |’ori.unouth ’.I'eI.: Portsmouth 2.6121 (Ext. 2t94)

Friday, May 23. Captain H. R. B. Jttnrrin, D.S.C.. Royal Navy. presented I‘!

Navy League l-Ziiiciency Pendant for 1958 to the Fishguard Sea Cadets; the second

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EDITORIAL Circuntstances beyond otir control have prevented the production of a Navv Nr.ws of the usu:tl size, but we are sure that otir readers appreciate this position. in coiiseqiieitce of the printing dispute. it has been possible to pritit only skciclott articles from some sources. and in far too many cases. we have been unable to Iind room at all.

Contributors are askctl. tliercforc. to

accept our apologies and our assiiranees that as soon as circumstances permit we shall revert to our usual practice of

reporting events as fully as possible.

Stihntariues are. once again. very much in the news. Britain is on the way with I)_readnougbt and tlte Oberott. the fiI'.\'l of a new class of subntarincs. was belaunchedat Chatliainthismonth. Work is proceeding on a French nuclear submarine project and it is reported that this vessel will’ h:tvc a submerged displacement of 5,000 tons compared with the reported tonnage of 3,000 tons for Dreadnought. The American submarine fleet. with a number of nuclear powered ships actually in service is. at present. in a prc-eminent position. but according to latest reports. the Russians are building submarines at the rate of one a week.

This latest report makes Britain's effort appear puny. We are sure. however. that the Admiralty is taking every measure to see that Britain is not left too far behind in the building of what is now regarded as the capital ship of the future.

year in succession that the unit has receiveit this award.

Captain Janvrin was met on arrival After Colours and Prayers he inspected by the Commanding Oflicer. Lieutenant the parade and was then welcomed by Coiumaitder P. J. Morgan. R.N.R. and .\lr. I). J. Morgan, i\i.B.l3., or- behalf of piped aboard the lteadquarters, where the. unit committee.

Mr. Morgan told the large atitliencc he \v.ts received by it smart guard. of parents and friends how fortunate it was that Captain J;Il)\'rltl was able to be with them. for he ‘was very soon leaving H.M.S. (iolderext. the Royal Naval Air Station at lirawdy. to take contmand ot’ the most modern aircraft carrier. ll..\l.S. Vietoriotis.

Before handiiig the l’cnd;tnt to the Coiitinatttliiig Ollicer Captain Jaitvriii said how pleased he was to be asked to make the presentation. It was an award liglttly made and he knew that it had 'I1tret_': hours after obtaining permission not to travel by the ship's motor cutter from meant mtich hard work on the part of Dordrecht to Den Helder by way of the the Ollicers and Cadets of the tinit. lle canals. eight btemhers of H..\l.S. liad heard a lot abottt the i:l5lIglI:|I't.l Paladin had "stored atid victinllcd" Sea Cadets. particularly of their prowess in Boat Pulling and Boxing. and he the cutter and were under way.

H..\t.S. Paladin was at Wilhemina- hoped to hear more in the future. It was. haven and her next port was to be Den he thought. appropriate and encour.igHelder and Sub-Lieut. M. L. Precious. ing to Iind such kccncss and efficiency R.N. and his steaming crew of Petty in the Sea Cadets. the youngest conOfiicets Watterworth. Purnell. Blackn- tingent connected with the Navy. bethe Navy itself. although small more and Riley. Able Seamen Jennings cause and Lioveridge and Mechanic (E) Kemp. these days. was now keeper and more who left the ship during the "fiist dog" efficient than ever. Cadets would find that what they leamt in the Corps would on Whit-Monday rejoined Paladin at the latter place in time for “Btibbly“ on be of great value to them in whatever jobs they had later. To those intending Wednesday. May 20. join the Navy he could only say that During the 43 hours away from to the ship. the ctitter covered I20 miles it offered a good life. and that if he had in I8 hours actually under way and the to choose again he would not change.

“Canaliers" agreed that the journey had bcen extremely worth-while. They were most hospitably treated by the Frigate Hare has been handed over local people they met. to the Nigerian Navy at Psmouh

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Shotley boy of fifty years ago recalls hilarious episode SIR.—My subscription

to otir gallant the stall’ and returned the screen to its little paper must be about to cxpin,-_ will proper position. and went on to supper. you be so kind as to excliange the eit- lnvestigation——cvt.-. olfcriig of a reclosed dollar bill and renew the saute. ward—tincovercd no trace of the cul-

l partictilzirly enjoyed last ntonth's prit. who. I suppose. feels soineultat isslltt. with the account of the Slinilev snitig about the whole l)llSlIlt.‘i> to this In later yertrs. teaching seiniipliorc Boy ’l'rainces being given that wozitlei-ftil ‘ tlav.

'Wor|tl War II trainees in U.S. Navy, trip to Gib. with opportunities for sii:ltt- to I found that if the instrtictor could <ceing and :1 taste of sliiplioartl life. ever get them to the stage of seittliiig How I wish that we Chilled. 3ll\\'.‘L\’<-iiis-.iltin;.: persuiial l‘itC\'\';Iy.C\' one to the lttini:iy yntin_t:stcrs. \‘~llCl‘l at Sliotlev in other. l‘)! I. could Itave been given ll lrcztl like evident much p:'o;.:ies~'. ‘wax qtiickly Il'l their :\.‘CCl\‘llIg ability. that! As I recall. our main l'CL'I'C5‘.llt)l) I am pitssiiig on ID)‘ copies of .\';iv_v was turnini: out on thar l’:tst-\vittilNet»; to our c,\-W..-\..-\.I’.-R.A.l’. swept plaving field in \\l'Ill¢ tlti.-ks. and daughter. living in i\'oithern C;tlifoini;i_ buying 2d. worth of stotlgy cake and :t who in turn bottle of pink soda-pop at the canteen. inaiitler Sam |):t&\c\‘ them on to CoinI_antmie. U.S..\‘.. “ho is There was one hilarious L‘l'\l\()tiC that l.i;iison Otlicer with Aircraft mantiI rcnicinhcr when l was (I Signal lloy fiicttircrs otit there. and curtently there. At either end of the cotonade to Kwajalein Island in the between the dormitories and mess-hall. posted Mttrslttlls. The Commander gives your was erected a short mast with hlinker paper wide circulation in wardroom signal light on top. with mom: keys so and library—l ant sure they are that trainees could Dm¢‘l5° -‘°"di“t-2 and read crew's and re-read utttil tattered. receiving visual signals under cover Thanking you for continued good from the weather. The shoreside liith} and wishing you all success. had a 32-point metal screen around it service. with my best personal good wishes, so that signals could not been seen from M. R. I-(IERRISON. seaward. One dark winter's evening one Cordially yours—L. I-Ix-Sig. R.N.. l’.O. Box 607. Haynesof our number shinnicd like a monkey villa.

Louisiana. U.S.A. up the pole. forced the screen around so that light shone out to sea. lllen ma_de the pendants of a cruiser (flagship) ‘ ’ lying at anchor in the roads. Presently she answered the call. and this lad. using correct procedure. made .1 most insulting and vulgar message. addressing it to "Captain So-and-so. front C.0.

H.M.S. Ganges." He then re-climbed Siit,—Thank you sincerely for publishing Mr. (ioater's letter in June issue of Navy News which has enabled me to get in touch with the above gentleman.

I hope this article under the heading of are they?" will become a mouth. for General Service Commis- "Where feature so that others like myregular sion. Hoiue/East of Suez (2-8 months). self can have a chance to renew old U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. pals. Thanking you and every success to H.M.S. Blackpool. April. at Chatham the paper.—Yours sincerely. RONALD for General Service Commission. E. ERRIDGE (YANK). 89 Agincourt Home/Eastof Suez (24 months). U.K. Road. Portsmouth.

Base Port. Chatham.

H.M.S. Loch Ruthvcn. April. at Devonport for General Service Commission.

Home/Arabian Seas and Persian The destroyer Jutland took I50 Gulf (I8 months). U.K. Base Port. relatives of the crew on a l0-hour Channel trip.

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BIIYAL NAVY’S DRAFTING FIJRECAST H.M.S. Tenby. September 29. at UBMARINE COMMAND Chatham. for General Service ComH.M.S. Cachalot, August. at Grecnock mission (Home/East of Suez) (21 and for service in the 3rd Submarine months). U.K. Base Port. Chatham.

Squadron.

H.M.S. Laybum. September. at RenGENERAL frew_ for Ilome Sea Service (Boom H.M.S. Tiger, August 24. for General Defence).

Service Commission (HomcIMediterWakeful. October I. at Portsranean) (2l months). U.K. Base Port. H.M.S. for trials. Coniniissions ‘November 3 Portsmouth. for Home Sea Service (Portsmouth H.M.S. Veruliun. mid-August. at Squadron). U.K. Base Port. PortsDevonport. for trials. Commissions mouth. end August for Home Sea Service.

H.M.S. Albion. October 6. at PortsU.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. mottth. for General Service CoinNo. 700 "G" Flight. August 17. at inission. (I-Ioniejliitst of Suez) (1-3 R.N.A.S. Culdrosc, for Trials. months). U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. ‘

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H.M.S. Tomuay, August 18.

mouth. for trials. Re-commissions

September 29 for General Service Commission. Hontclli-last of Suez

(21 months). U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth.

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R.N.A.S. Cult_Iro_sc. for General Service Commission (I8 months).

(Albion.) (Whirlwind.)

Chichestcr, October 6. at Chatham. for General Service Contmission (Mediterranean/llomc) (18 months). U.K. Base Port. Chatham.

H.M.S. Scorpion. October 6. at Chat-

H.M.S. at Ports-

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Home/Mediterranean (I8 months).

U.K. Base Port. Chatham.

H.M.S. Cardigan Bay. October I2. at Singapore. for Foreign Service (Far

H.M.S. Broadsvrord, November 24. at Chatham. for General Service Commission (Hontelhlediterrnnean) (I8 months). U.K. Base Port. Chatham.

H.M.S. Dunkirk. November 24. at Devonport. for General Service Commission (HomclMediterranean) (18 months). U.K. Base Port. Devonport.

H.M.S. Cassandra. end February. at Chatham for trials. Commissions end January for Foreign Service (Far

East).

H.M.S. Ark Royal. December I. at Devonport. for General Service Commission (I-Iome}Mediterrancati) (22 months). U.K. Base Port. Devonport.

H.M.S. Hermes. December. at Barrow for trials. Commissions June. I960. for General Service Commission.

Home/Mediterranean (24 months).

U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth.

H.M.S. Loch Fada. January. at Portsmouth, for General Service Commission (Home/Arabian Seas and Persian Gulf) (I7 months.) U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth.

H.M.S. Bulwark. January 5. at Portsmouth. for Foreign Service (Far

H.M.S. Puma, August 25. at Devo_nEast). port. for General Service Commission. (Home/South Atlantic and H.M.S. Cavendish. October 13. at Devonport. for. Foreign Service (Far South America) (21 months). U.K. East).

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H.M.S. Brave Bordercr, end September. H.M.S. Hanland Point, end October at H.M.S. Ulster. January, at Devonport. for General Service Commission for Foreign Service. (Fair at Portsmouth for Home Sea Service (HomelWcst Indies) (2 months). l.

(U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth).

H.M.S. Chevron. September I, at H.M.S. Meslnn. October, at Chatham. U.K. Base Port. Devonport. for Foreign Service.

H.M.S. Dampler. January, at SingaRosyth, for trials.

H.M.S. Loch Loinond, September I. at H.M.S. Brave Swordsman, January. at pore. for Foreign Service.

Sheerness. for General Service Com- Portsmouth. for Home Sea Service. H.M.S. Salutes, Febniary. at Devonmision (Horne/Arabian Seas and U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. port. for General Service CommisU.K. Base Persian Gulf) (18 months).

H.M.S. Joginr. December. at Dumsion (HomelMediterranean) (24 for General Service ComPan. Chitthnm. barton. months). U.K. Base Port. Devonport. and South Atlantic mixion (South H.M.S. Carynfort September 8. at Canrperdown. Fcbniary. at I'oi' Foreign Service America/Home) (24 months). U.K. H.M.S. Portsmouth.

Devonport. for General Service ComBase Port. Chatham.

(FarEast). mission (Home/Mediterranean) (24 November H.M.S. 24.

H.M.S. Salbbury. September 29. at Trafalgar. _at months). U.K. Base Port. Devonport.

Service General for ComPortsmouth.

Devonport. for General Service Commission (Home/Meditcnanean) H.M.S. Lynx. February. at Portsmouth. mission (I-Iomelliast of Suez) (21 for General Service Commission U.K. Base Port, Portsmonths). U.K. Base Port, Devonport. (I8 (Homei'South America and South H.M.S. Scarborough, September 29. at mout (20 months). U.K. Base Portsmouth, for General Service H.M.S. Jutland. November 24. at Atlantic) Commission (Home/East of Suez) Chatham. for General Service Com- Port. Portsmouth.

(21 months). U.K. Base Port. Ports- mission (Honic/Mediterranean) (I8 H.-.\I.S. Victorious. March. at Portsmouth. months.) U.K. Base Port. Chatham. mouth. for General Service Commission. Homefliast of Suez (I9 months). U.K. Base Pon. Ports-

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in addition to the Royal Marines. were the lst Battalion East Surrey Regiment supponcd by a troop of Centurion tanks from the Queen's Own llussars. a troop of field artillery from 26th Field Regiment R.A.. and elements of l6ili Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment R.A. The R..»\.l-'.'s No. l Patracliutc Training School. Abingdon. conducted tltc [TIl';lchute drop from a Beverli.-y 'l'raii»;m-t. and R./\.F. air sea rescue and will-t_v launches participated in the tlenioa~.'.i:ition.

A troop from -12 Commando Royal Marines staged the Clitl :l'i\':ll.lll zit Culver Cliff. Isle of \\"ight. lt .\ll()\'i~.'kl some of the methods used by (‘ummandos when confronted with elitl’-line-.l

A dentoitstration---"Runaground .‘i"—— clesigned to show Staff College students ll.M.S. Newfuuiidlaiid, the 17-year-old cruiser, to go into extended reserve. some of the problems of amphibious operations, was held in the Purtsanoutli area on .lune 22 :ind 23. The demonstration included a helicopter assault. a sealanding and a cliff assault. and crossing was probably unique. in that borne coasts. it was accomplished without a rudder. nearly 1.000 men took part in it.

It was obvious that the troops zakini_: The Airborne assault on Eastney and with only two of the four propeller beach entailed landing troops of 42 part entered into the spirit of the C\L'lshafts operative. cise. They were full of zest and eiicrgy Later in the war. she supported the Commando Royal Marines, with sup- (it was needed. too. for a loose Slllllr.:l)' strikes on Truk and Wewak in the porting weapons. by helicopters pro- beach is not the best of running trael»;~‘.).

Pacific. and was in 'l'ok_vo Bay in 1945 vided mainly by the Joint Experimental Thunder flashes. etc.. siiiiulatetl lllll'.'_‘\ when the formal Japanese surrender was Helicopter Unit. Such an assualt might and gunfire and all in all the cscrcnc Since I953 she has operated be mounted in the future from the new was most realistic. The C\t.'tL‘i~L‘ u I‘ signed. ll..\‘l.S. .\‘e\tfunudland (Captain A. R. Hezlet. l).S.0.. D.S.C.. Royal Navy), East of Suez. lirst as the tlagship of the Commando carrier. ll.i\1.S. llulwark. watcltcd by liundreds of Stall‘ (‘nit arrived in Portsmnutlt on Wednesday. .lune 24. on completion of an eighteen-month l-Iast lndies Station. and then with the A few light vehicles were also landed. students and very litany senior n:l':t.-rs The Fairey Rotodyne and the “lloverI-‘oreign Si.-nice (fomniissinii on the Far I-Iast Station. She has been in the l-‘ar East Far East Fleet. of all services, but the fi:elin:: ‘-\.I\ were also dcnioiistmted. since i955. and is now due to go into extended reserve.

The present Ship's Company flew ciaft" that such an exercise .1» all expressed o f The tile l’ll.'|l'l0ctl\'fZllJllll)' Rotodyne ll..\l.S. i\’cwfountl|antl was lattnclietl ings in Sicily and Italy, before being out to join her in Singapore in January was not fail to impress ratings and iu‘.-er the demonstrated. and clearly oil‘ submarine Italian in the activities her ensuing and I958. ranks with a feeling of iiiter-d;~;~.-:»-lby i\lis. lirnext llevin ill \\’allscntl-on» torpedoed by an ease of its take-oil’ belied its seeming Atlantic to the and crossed been She have months many cigltteen 'l‘_vue irt I942. and saw service in the Syniciise. ability—a feeling that every \lllt_'lL‘ ll'.‘.ll is tremendous. its size. noise though this and relit and for initial ltusets varied. After an work-up i\lt.‘tlllLIIT(lllL!;lll in support of the land») lluston, htassac is one of a huge team and if it ciuilil is: "l‘l0VCfCl‘.ll‘l"-—llll.\‘ The revolutionary of the self-it-fit period. she hoisted flag seen by the ntnl: and lile would do nnicli of method to propulsion—seemed Vice-.-\dniiral L. G. Durlacher. (.‘.B.. to boost morale. from the "slide" the to se:t sliingled 0.ll.i;'.. l).S.(.‘., then Flag Oflicer. beach at Eastney. Off shore it was Second in Command. Far East Station. and remained the flagship of the Far dillicult, due to the spray. to see if the East i-‘Ieet almost continuously until craft was "liovering." but once on the end of the year. After a rousing visit shore the “lioverability" was clearly shown. to Fremantle in Western Australia.

The seaborne landing also took place the ship was ordered to return to Eastney beach. It included beach Singapore “with the utmost despatch.“ on reconnaissance by the special boat The Middle East situation had blown section Colour Sergeant (‘r:iddock. \'-ho liwx‘ of the Royal Marines. some of and in d‘etat with the Iraq. coup up whom were paiachuted into the sea at Budleigh Sallerton. Demo. \\'.ts found her watchdog playing August Bernards are to meet your riding a Royal Marine grey cli:ii-_:er. off llahrain in the Persian Gulf. Relieved whilst others in their frogmen's suits landed from inflatable canoes to deal. Landmark lll. lie is stationed at the returned to she ll.M.S. Shellield. to of by for Summer leave and have a line choice undenvater obstructions: an in- lnfantry Tr.iining Centre. L}'l\IlN0H-:.

Singapore. The Ship‘s Company spent with with support where all young ollicers of the Royal Wear Mens‘ Wear in all the latest clothes and Xmas ashore in ll..\l.S. Terror (at fantry battalion landed light|_v defended sector: and Marines are taught to ride. and it mix‘ in the shade!). while the ship arms on aalso 95‘F. a demonstration of beach the fourth time that he had competed Tailored to Measure clothes may be chosen from underwent a refit in Singapore Dock- there was Taking part. at the Royal Tournament. she and the time was fully maintenance problems. yard. by patterns for prompt operational again. it was time to turn for home.

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TWO MILLION MEALS SERVED Although l-l_.<.\l.S. ALBlO.\l has steamed over fifty-five thousand miles during the first twelve months ofher commission. she is taking the long way home from Singapore, making calls in South Africa and South America. The following article brings the ship's activities up to date.

Over. 200 spectators boarded the ship equal on points and after a long and for Exercise Shdwboat during which thrilling pull. Albion and Chichestcr Albion and Chichester showed their emerged victorious. paces. Chichester firing all her armament including squids. Albion detnonstrated her capabilitcs-—Scahawks and Sky Raiders taking off in rapid succession. being joined by Sea Venoms who were working up ashore. Acrobatics, rocket firings and attacks on the two ships

kept everyone on their toes.

At Singapore there was an “O|_\'mpiad" between ll..\l.S. Lahttrntun ——thc R.N.V.R. ba.<c—and Albion and Chlcltcxtcr. Lahurnum provided a magnificent curry for lunch which slowed up the afternoon programme. when the tug-of-war c\cnt. the final item, came along. both sides were

anniversary of the commissioning took place on May 20.

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Riders in the Royal Navy Cycling Association 50 miles time trial championship on Wctlnesday June 3 were faced with a mornihg more suited to basking on Southsca beach than propelling an unwilling bicycle over fifty miles of the undulating Mcon Valley.

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Uren in his first attempt at thedistance did a very good ride of 2 hrs I9 mins 40 secs despite sagging over the last few miles and snatched third place front l’.S.B.A. Oswald of R.N.H. Haslar by the narrow margin of IS secs.

Particularly to be commended was R.0.3 Phillips of C.S.S. Portsmouth who on an ordinary sports type cycle and in regulation sports rig completed the difiicult 50 miles in just under 3 hours——an average speed of 17 mph.

The event was organized as usual by S.B.C.P.O. Rigby assisted by S.C.P.O.(V) Curtis and times recorded by Inst.

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Joint I;'n_i,rli.rlt will In’ plt-ctwzl to rrnurer your qm-rit-s. A trtltln-.iu'rl t-rtvclrrpc will he upprccitttctl.

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lrom March 1956 to December 1956. and then rcentered as a l’.(). Steward (e\‘-Chief) for a further “five," is there any ruling which states that, in order to qualify for the new pension and gratuity. I should tray back the whole or part of the pension and gratuity I drew when outside? Also could you give me the pension ligure and gmtuily I may draw after completion ofthis live. l would advise that you read Admiralty Flcct Orders 69‘) and 700/59 which appear to answer most of your questions. but briefly you are required. as a re-employed pensioner. to repay.

either as a lump Sl.lt'l'l or at a fixed weekly rate. the total amount of pension that you drew before rc-engaging. On completion of your additional service. your pension will be re-assessed at the I959 Pension Code and the new terminal giant will be paid less the amount you have already received in the old pension code.

I regret that it is not possible to assess the exact pension antl terminal grant you will receive on completion of your additional live years, as such calculation are made by the Director of Navy Accounts. I would suggest, however. that your Divisional Olliccr. may be able to give you a rough idea of the figure you will receive. after consulting the Adtniralty Fleet Orders mentioned.

from column 5 roster last issued in A.l-‘.0.'s \\21$ l0.8.55. What I wish to know is: I. Is my basic date for rating May 22.

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3.. When am I likely to pick up m_v l’etty Ofllcers rate?

I have ascertained that your basic Cl-IARIIINGTON G CO LTD. date for passing is May l5. 1956, i.e. the date you applied for the examination.

ANCHOR BREWER! I regret that it is not possible through the columns of "Navy News“ to answer HILE END, LONDON, E.|. your question regarding your possible STEPKEY GREEN I860 date of advancement to Petty Ofticer.

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Petty Ollicers ‘mmination on May 22. I956. and failed on a "part one" subject through no fault of mine.

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After representations I was re-examined in that subiect and passed on August 7, I956.

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Since joining my present ship I have been rated Acting Local l’.0.M.(I-2).

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Just before 4 p.m. on May 27 Albion crossed the equator for the third time since leaving Portsmouth last October.

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Forces of the Crown, was opened on During the demonstration in Ameri- June 5 by .-‘\dmiral Sir Angus Cunningcart waters the carrier‘s own Scimitar hame Graham. who bowled the first and Sea Venom aircraft were aug-lball down thcalley after he had unveiled mented by American shore-based air- a plaque to commemorate the opening. craft.

After the opening of the alley. guests When she left Norfolk on July 22, were shown around the Squadron Club Victorious visited from which has been redesigned. redecorated Boston July 24 to 2‘). New York July 30 tolaud furnished. There is nowa spacious August 4. and will return to Portsmouth lounge mnning the full length of the on August I0. building and containing a modern bar.

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Squadron and guests were taken 400 yards from the Squadron Club _to The aircraft carrier, Albion. went "Vista". the new club for the Chief aground in pouring rain at Punta Petty Ollicers and Petty Officers of the lndio near Bucnos Aircs while enter- Squadron. Vista. a fine house built just before the last war. was acquired ing the port for a courtesy visit.

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In each port the ittterest in the sub- tltent all. The cricketers were less successmarine has been tremendous. Visitors ful and had won only one of their four often tmycl 50 miles to bring their matches at llte time of going to press small son to see the boat and they are but they continued to take on all comers.

Taciturn returned to Portsmouth on tre:tted to a special welcome when they June 23 after a most successful cruise -around tlt: British Isles.

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lnforntation has been received from the : .-\dmir.tlty that the S.S.A.l-‘..-\. Families 1 Club. at 14 Neyern Square. Earls Court. will be closing on October I. It is {understood that the main reasons for 1 closure are that the S.S..»\.l7..-\. Council lean no longer alTord to sttbsidise the ‘ Club which was originally intettded as a Welfare Hostel but is now ttsetl principally for cheap holidays in London, and secondly because the Joint Services Air Trooping Centre at llendon provides 1 the essential facilities for families in I transit to and from abroad.

I Although personnel of the Army and \ : the Air Force were the main users of the _p The .\Iayoress of Sundt.-rlttnd. Mrs. Ii. I-I. Wales. takes it look through the i l-lostel. there has been a steady demand

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The l\'.A.A.F.l. architects were facedycomments of all those l'‘f'~‘$C"l 1" ll“! with an uttttttntctive and ditlieult build- ; opening. ing but plenty of space. and by skilt‘ul~ Admiral Coucbman then unveiled use of existing features they have tr.tns- :1 L'()llllllt2lll0l':lll\'C plaque recording the formed a traditional style of cattteett. opening. and in a short speech explained decor into strikingly etleetive and the N..-\.A.l-'.l. Club as a bold step superbly furnished premises which are forward from the men-only beer saloon almost certainly unequalled in Cornwall. to the comfortable meeting-place for Perhaps the most remarkable part Wrens. ratings and their families.

The climax of the day was the gala of this transfomtation is the fact that it was achieved. from lirst conception to opening dance attended by at least opening. in under five months; and it t.()00 Wrens. ratings and families. says much for N.A.A.F.I.'s manage-1 A El million scheme under which ment that “business as usual during? alterations" has applied throughout. the Royal Naval l-lospital, (iillingwill be managed by a ham will become the ltub of the box'l_‘he Club \'er\'iL'cs in the area has been "1'l1"k'»$' committee which has closely associated with its birth-pangsu.:mntuiueed. The Ilttspitztl will become and the contmittee members showed s':tc;tttt when the Navy leaves the evident satisfaction at the enthusiastic‘, .\ledw;ty ttuvm in ltml. "

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it has not been found possible. in this DONCASTER reduced issue of NAVY NEWS. to In reply to it request which appeared display Branch News in the manner in in the issue of "Navy News" which sliipniates have come to expeet,; front April Parker of Johannesburg Shipmatc but it is hoped that they will appreciate‘ branch for news of the Doncaster the ditlieulties and they may be assured branch. .1 report has been received that as soon as circuntstances permit.‘ which shows that the branch is very .N'AV\' .\'l-’.\‘i'S tiill return to its iisuall much alive.

The annual church service site and iiill report on the activities: was held in Api'il—social evenings of liranelies in the niztnner vihielt ship-i continue to be well supported. ivhist i mates have come to expect. drixes. ">iiig-songs," “.<.piiining lteitder.~" As usual. itiaity reports have been keep the nientbers of the l‘l'.'1llL‘ll liappj.-. received. and the fullowiitg items are of The Rifle Section is well.

WELLING

Welling enjoyed a real nautical evening when it lteld its branch dinner on May 22. 70 Slllpll‘l:llc.\‘ and friends being present. The branch President.

Instructor Rear-Ailitiiml Sir Arthur Hall and Lady Hall were present. and Rear-.-\dntira| J. l-‘iggins. President of tlte Lewishant hranelt proposed the toast of the Assoeiatioii. l_ieutenant('oittm::rtdcr G. Lane. R..\‘.R., a vicepre.-zidertt of the hrzineli. proposeil the doing extremely ; toast of the \'l:~llt)f.s' and .»\di~.iir:tl Sir interest.

Gerald l)ie'r;eiis replied.

MID-.-\.\i'l"Rl.\l I3.-\SlN(i.‘5TOKli L()\\’l-ISTOI-‘F A long. most interesting report has There has l".‘L‘ll great activity in .\'o. 5 .-\re:i \\i|l be celelvrating the been l’t.‘L‘t.‘l‘-t.‘tl from the l\lid-.-\ntrim lltl.\lllgslt)ltL'. The old llraiiclt Stai~.il.i:‘d= hraiteli and it is a pity that restrictions; eenlen:>.r_\' of the Royal .\';ival Reserve of the Royal Naval Old (‘i\:‘.‘.:.ttles with a mentorial service in llelle \"ue Assoei-.itioii has beeit laid up in OI‘. space preeliide its irielusioit. Al"M-"'_'“"'l“' St. .\lieliael'sChurch. At the saitie time tliottgh the lll'illl‘..'ll has been fornted for "“_"k‘ ‘O'-"""“-““’l-'ll“: l““'°' 5‘-"""‘-"3 R"3"“',‘\""“] the old standard of tlte South .-\l'rican only two years it has held two ltiglily .°""l m‘ 3""d“-"“War \’eter;ins .»\ssot:iatiott wliielt be- sttecessfiil dinners and in April its.”

-‘\ \‘t't'y large iitiittber of Royal }\aval I (mud in in l- mm-l-f ‘Bis’ -‘ivL llt‘;tt‘.:lt St::ndaril was dedicated in the l Rc<t:n'i:s ‘ L “nu Nnpm are expected. and the Atlntinil l\nitt‘lt wa al.o |:Iid ll 1. \ eomliintdu Parisli ( htirett of Ballyiticiia. Slllptlltllcs rmm B"”‘N~ ““"¥"”- L°”d°"d"'rr3"-'1 (omma_nding I_{e.<erves. Vice-.-‘\dinir;il lxttye lzdderi will take the salute and stziniliirds and sltipmiites front “Pd from “1"°"s Mn‘ lay it wreath on the memorial. niaston. Andmcr and Alton and the ‘ l~°5‘'9" Wll\'GATE Veterans, with their standards front all ‘; °5' Wingatc (Co. Durham) branch have parts of southern liiigland. were present °" ‘ in force. General the Lord Jefferys tookl '9“ been a patch of rough water -‘_-- ""°’_ w'l5°“- M35“ lately.striking the saliitc as the parade marched to the I l'°l*”‘dbut great efforts are being made R’ P- to reach smoother church. Basingstoltc is hoping to make °r Meetings take ' 3"‘! place at the Cove seas. its membcrship over 100 before its M‘"'l“- l’.7°"'d'*"' Cote Inn. Trimdon -‘‘‘d"‘'”l 5'’ Hm” ‘"5G°°“-"Y twenty-first birthday on September IS. Grange at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month and any sewing or exSTEVENAGE LEAMINGTON SPA A "1031 il1|¢F¢$lint= |‘¢P0|'l OT lhc scrving member is cordially invited to It was a great day for Leamington Spa branch on Whit-Monday. for. in con- , SllCC1‘~‘SlUl AFC-"I NQ- 0 Rally. 3! Steven- "pop in." At the June meeting a small its made to Shipmates jtinction with the Leantington l3oys'i3lSF 1135 bcfin T¢C¢|\'¢§l- Thrcc hllfldml presentation "Fred" br'.ineh‘s oldest Club, it held its fete and. given escellent Sllltlm-'\l¢$. fCP|'CSl~‘m1l'|tl l7 bl‘-Inches member. Gibson—thc It was a combination of his weather and valtiable support from the lhfolltlholll "10 -‘W51 S\|Pl"0|'l0(-l lht-3 80th birthday and his Golden Wedding town‘~: citizens. it was possible to assist l 5l°"¢"3SC branch. The gtiard of honour "Fred" joined up in 1896. the funds of Warwick. Coventry. I “'35 D|'0\l¢_l'-‘d b.V SN C3¢l¢lS from anniversary. lxiccster, Sntetltwick aitd llirniinghain tlertfordshirc and Bcgiforchhirc and it How many readers can beat this?

DEVIZES Central bntnelies as well as the local W-'15||'l5PCClCflbIv'/\d['fl|ml5lr/\lCKIlfldCl' Sea Cadet Corps and the King Georgeis t Milddt-‘ll. 3! V|C¢-Pfcsldcnl0fthcA.ssocitiVice-Admiral W. Tomkinson has Fund for Sailors. The event was opened U00. \\‘h0 19M “T03 0lllCl_i|lS that lit: had been re-elected president of the Devires by the Mayor who was accompanied i b¢¢" "1051 |'"l’W55¢'-l Will‘ lhc bfilflntl branch. Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander on the platform by Leamington Spa'0r=|ll L‘0nCc|'"¢dMcGlashcn was re-elected vicebntneh president. Captain C. A. N. presidcnt. and Shipmate T. H. Smith, PORTSMOUTH Chatwin. R.N. chaimtan.

The time-—_or most of it—of the last BR \(.KVELL ABERYSTWYTH the .—\ new b ram: 0 t h e R oya I N‘ava agen a The first—it is hoped sincerely that or t e nnua on crcnce. the \'.':is at Admiral opened It is a pity that only one copy was it is not the last»-report from the A__s.soe_iaiion Braeknellon _(_unmngliar_n hotel.

M:iy29._availablc to_ share between members Abcrystwythbranch has been received. the was a It told of the strenuous, successful, Orlllct y mg l. sow usiness. ipmate ‘NC nevitaby many ship- efforts to launch its own cltib. The 6 old familiar branch has carried out a great deal of interest .- rea. intsor. cry cave it to tie npntates roin eegatc" began‘ benevolent work and it has recently ordered a new Staitdstrtl. happens tiane tea atteitt Ct oittitiissiuitet mt l‘ irst ata step on t ti: 5 tort cut to apathy The articles from which the above taken.

Branches iieuitipieiiieiitofkeenfotinder are told that it isi extracts have been taken will be kept l\\el\e new C'llf!::*2 \'.ere e_nrol|ed during impossible to have the agenda earlier I close and. as opr_io_rtunity hand._ the c.eniiig \.iih a pr'o_imsc of more to l and. that being so. the conference should | offers. at. will be given fuller publicity. follow. llraneli ineetiiigs are held at be held later to al|ow_suflicicnt interval Colour Sergeant John Craddock. a is‘ pm. on the last l-ritlay of each iitontli for distribution and discussion.

30-year-old Royal Marine riding inat the r\tlllllX‘;ll Ctiiitiittglitittt l'lolel.! The branch was represented by stritctor, has won the Prince of Wales The Secretary is Shipmate Harry (E.' twenty-nine shipmates and standard for Cup for inter-Service jumping at the l-lliztes. “l3raittber." Terrace Road. the visit of the Queen at the re-opening Royal 'l'ourn:tincnt-the lirst tinte that l of l’ortsmouth's Guildhall. llittlieltl. llei'l~‘.s. the trophy has been won by the Corps. »

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Although it was a wet. blustery day Her Majesty concluded '‘I give you this and although it was mining when the Colour today in memory of the splendid Queen arrived at Fort Bloclthouse. and achievements of the Submarine service again when she left. the sun managed to in the past and in recognition of the vital break through for the actual ceremony part which you and your successors will of the Colour Presentation. play in the defensive strength of this Afterthe Colour had beenconsecrated country and the future of the Royal and presented. Her Majesty spoke of Navy. I am confident that it will inspire the pan the Submarine service was you to emulate the high example of playing today and would play in the your predecessors.“ After the ceremony the Queen was Navy of the future. “A submarine depended for its effectiveness and safety presented with a silver statuette of a submariner by Rear Admiral B. W. on the personal skill and devotion of Taylor. Flat: Officer Submarines. every member of its ship's company."

Referring to the nuclear submarine. In addition to eight holders of the the keel of which His Royal Highness Victoria Cross who were presented to the Duke of Edinburgh was to lay on the Queen. Mrs. M. D. Wanklyn and the following Friday. the Queen inti- Mrs. W. J. Linton, widows of Submated that such _a submarine could well mariner V.C.‘s. were also presented to become the capital ship of the future. Her Majesty.

Confirmation has been received that the following have been advanced to the Chief Petty Ollicer or Chief Artifioer

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Petty Officer to Chief Petty Officer R. L. Moore JX 292056. C.'R. Dunn JX I559-10. G. H. Longman JX l4l862.

W. I-Iibblns JX l54923 P. R. Garnham JX 703011.

Regulating Petty Officer to Master at Arms E. R. Martin, MX 767683. T. F. Hands MX 7I45(70.

Radio Communication Supervisor to Chief Radio Communication Supervisor R. Baker JX SSISSS. 'l‘. E. Clinton JX 7l2l l-1 Communication Yeoman to Chief Communication Yeoman A. Henderson JX 157459.

Petty Officer Writer to Chief Petty Officer Writer 8. F. N. Holloway MX 834432. C. J. Hayes MX 807575. E. H. Lanham MX 643498. llll Stores Petty Officer (V) to Stores Chief Petty Ollicer ( V) D. E. Heath MX 87-1985. N. Trainer MX 825878.

A Special Order of the Day was issued by the Flag Ollicer Submarines on Slorcs Pctly Ollicer (S) to Stores Chief June 25-the anniversary of the date of the award of the Victoria (‘ross to Petty Ollicer (S) M. E. of NASMITH Lieutenant-Contmandcr H.M. Submarine l-I.ll.

C. \V. G. Trihble MX 760696. J. W. A. In May I9I5. Lieutenant-Commander Nasmith was ordered to carry out Mclntosli MX 758372. a patrol through the Dardanellcs and into the sea of Mnnnora.

Petty Officer Cook (5) to Chief Petty li.ll‘s first victim was claimed oil‘ Constantinople several days after she Officer Cook (5) entered the Sea of Marmara. This was a large gun boat anchored off T. W R. Taylor MX 582l2. A. H. i e port.

The following day an enemy merchant ship was sighted on passage from PhilIip~ MX 59299. A. J. C. Wallace MX 808008.

Constantinople towards the Dardanellcs. When searched, the ship was found to contain :2 large quantity of munitions. Lieutenant-Commander Sick Berth Petty Officer to Sick Berth Nasmith malt the ship after giving the crew time to take to their boats.

Chief Petty Officer Lieutenant-Commander Nasrnith's most spectacular action was raid 8. Rose MX S17-100. on Constantinople itself. A numberof enemy transports were lying alongside the quays. some with troops on board. and I-LII fired two torpedoes at these Engine Room Artilicer to Acting Chief Engine Room Artitlcer targets. Both missed. but one torpedo blew up it barge with such force as to damage a lranwort lying nearby so badly that she had to be beached to save L. A. Richards MX 777588. C. H. her fmm The second torpedo hlt.the quayside and destroyed a Thomas MX 778299. J. F. H. Croft considerable length of it.

MX 795872. R. E. Hedger MX 64593l.

Eleven ships in all were destroyed by a vessel with a complement of only J. Whitcside MX 777596.

30 Ollicer-s and men.

Petty Ollicer Radio lilcctrician to Chief On the return passage through the Dardanellcs. a mine cable fouled E.l1‘s Radio I-Zlcclricittn forward hydroplanes. She proceeded. dived. at slow speed for II milcs l.. Briggs MX 770-460, K. Goodwin drairging the mine with her.

NIX 857338. R. M. Luckins MX 899925.

For these exploits Lieutenant-Conunander Nnsmith was awarded the L. J. Stephens MX 844463. R. A. R. Vlctoria Cross. \\‘iggin~ MX 80l29l.

Rear-Admiral Dunbar-Nasmilhserved as I-‘lat: Officer. Submarines from September 2. I929 to September I. I931.

I-Zlcctricnz Artitiecr to Acting Chief IllIIlllllllllllllllIIllllIIllllllllllllllIIIllllllllIIlllllIIIlllllllIIIIllIIlllllllllIIIlllllllIIIIlllllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Electrical Artiliccr ll. C. Howard MX 855745. W. A. R. Ilutlnoll MX ()67I02.

Shipiiriuht Artiliecr to Chief Shipiirlght Artitlccr i\'e\\'nitin MX I242-S9. M. it llnmilton MK 8028-“. W. A. T. Cross|:)‘ MX 72954I. C. T. D. Collins .\-IX 72979-I Pi.-tt_\' ()lIicer l-ilcetrician to Chief I-Electrician H. J. Evans MX 8-S-H89. A. W. Pickett MX 759507.

GILLETT WORKS. GREAT BOOKHAM, SURREY Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic to Chief Engineering Mechanic J. Price I-(X 85054. W. E. R. Stephens KX 96176. N. R. L. Adams KX 9774].

Radio I-Electrical Artiliccr to Acting Chief Radio Electrical Artillcer C. A. Pratt MN 88296.

Orditzincc Artiliccr to Actini: Chief for ()rdn:tncc Artiliccr I. G. Skinner MX 833-130. .-"tn -\rliliccr 2/L. to Action Chief .-\ircr.ifl Arlificer (i. P. 'l'iiompson IJFX I002-H, I3. W. lic';tl\ L"FX 5l2939. A. .|. Lillev L/FX ll)‘.l.‘i‘)3. lt:itlio iileclrwtli Artiliecr 3,l(.' to Aetint: (‘hit-f Radio I-Electrical Artifiecr (Air) I l.. R. \VlIiI'.llIl.\‘ Lil-‘X 855898.

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Morris & Wolsclcy Dealers. Phone Portsniottth 60-‘lI8 Palmerston Road. Soutltsca. Austin Dealers.

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