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words lube been A ILLIONS of IVI wrten about Sir Winston Churchill his life, abilities, foresight and achievements, but "Nasy News--- conciders it appropriate to add its fin n tribute to the "Former Naval Person" who was First Lord on (551) fllofl5efltOlls occasions. and who has been icrightly called "The Architect of tory.' He had been First Lord from 1911 In 1915 and in pain and sorrow he had left the Admiralty during what must have been one tit the darksi periods of his career, the failure of the Dar' dandies expedition (history has vindicated him) but a few words on that occasion must have given him the greatest satisfaction. Lord Kitchcncr said to him. "rhere's one thing they cannot take from you the Fleet was ready." Recalled from "the wilderness" in 1939, his prophecies of the previous years having proved only too true, the the Board signal to the Navy from of Aelmiralt , "Winston is back," must also have given him intense pleasure. The Fleet was ready in 1914 and again in 1939 for, as he wrote in "The Second World War"-"l had at my disposal what was undoubtedly the finest-tempcred instrument of naval war in the world . And Winston Churchill was ready too---all his life he was reads' to work and tight for Britain and for the freedom of the world. Sir Winston loved and, what is more to the point, understood the Royal Navy, its functions as "Britain's Sure Shield," its needs. its (liIliCiiltiL'c. its potentialities, and he knew its officers and men. He knew, in both wars, the tasks which faced the Navy, and those difficult decisions he had to make, both as First Lord and as Minister he was able to make because of his complete understanding of the role and the men of the Navy, knowing that his demands would he met it it was within the power 01 men to do so. Winston Churchill knew the Navy when it was the largest in the world and he also knew it during - -to use his own phrase - its finest hour: when it was stretched to its limits - aye, and beyond. But he did not hesitate to make hazardous calls upon it. That w-as the measure of his - his trust in those who sailed the seas for Britain and their trust in him. Sir Winston Churchill is dead but the Royal Navy will always remember him. He takes his place with all the other naval heroes -Nelson. Blake. ('ollingwood. l)rakc. Rodney and so many others.

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Where are the 'Little Ships' of Dunkirk?

QUEEN COMMENDS NAVAL PILOT

A QUEEN'S Commendation for brave conduct has been awarded to a I- Russ al Nas helicopter pilot serving with 1145 Naval Air ('o:uiiiando Squadron. Lieut. \lalcnliu Stanles Kennard. tiN.. of (;illinghaiii, Kent. When a 0 Cnieri: :ic call us a S re- right th To hg h his head. lie was fully :civcd iii the Sq :uidrons n).i I fl base i conscious and climbed fib the airit Sihu. Saia-ak, it seemed the same craft unaided." The boy was suCCessis many such calls r.-cc : ved .i k ng t or fully operated on at Sihui Hospital. helicopters to fl sick or injured Ihan and is 5055 hack in his riverside longnatives to hospital from 'he uinzle-- house apparently none the worse for journeys which take an hour or less his c\pcrience by helieop:er hut which could take many days by longboat. this particular distress message was that a seriously Injured lhan boy at Nanga Entahai. some 30 miles away over the jungle. needed immediate

Efforts made by the newspaper to trace as m.ony as possible of the "little ships" which did such valiant work in the Dunkirk evacuation are now, hearing fruit, and already a nucleus of men of the now famoUs small craft has been enrolled for a 25th anniversary pilgrimage to Dunkirk at Whitsun, with the possibility of others joining in. A "guard of honour" for these craft will he provided by ii small fleet of motor boats organised by the British Motor I Yacht (lush and the Yacht and Motor Boat Association, and other, larger, vessels which took part in the great withdrawal are being invited.

Challenge for 1965 took hospital the mercy I1 in thetreatment, dark to Amakehelicopter N'-'

and Air Force Commanders of the N.A.T.O. Eastern Atlantic area met on January 27 at the North. wood war headquarters of the - ntander-in-Chief, Eastern Atlantic, Admiral Sir Charles Madden, and his associated Air Commander, Air Marshal P. 1). Iloldcr. A number of 'national commanders directly concerned with Eastern Atlantic exercises also attended this annual conference. In their addresses, the opening C.'in'C, and Air Commander reviewed 1964. a "good year" in the military sense. Over the political scene, however, it was stated, "there had been some clouds and these, together with the problems generated by today's rapidly advancing technology and the continued emphasis, which the Soviet Union was placing on its maritime forces, constituted the challenge for 1965. In a statement of intentions for the coming year, the progranunuc described was designed to meet the challenge and gives hope that many of the current problems would be recolse'J.

mission. A dit)iciiit landing could be expected in the dark and had weather conditions. but this did not deter the

Corn-aircrew. DIFFICULT CONDITIONS WCdr. J. K. Wilson. a retired R.A.F. officer, a rural development officer, was at Nanga Entahai and he states "We were asked to assist as much as possible with whatever lighting we had .... If I had had an Aldis lamp I would have signalled the pilot "Many thanks for mercy attempt, but advise no attempt at landing." I do not know- who the pilot was, but he carried out a splendid night landing tinder difficult conditions. and extremely evacuated the patient. I consider the action one of great bravery and deternuination and courage, which should not go unmentioned.' In fact there were two Nasal pilots sitting tip front and taking turns to fly the helicopter that night, Liciit. Kennard and Licut, Lindsay Macl'lmerson, of Flelston. Their crewman was Petty Officer Edward Smith, of St. Helens. The Ihan boy 15-ycar'old Kumbang anak l3andan, had been hit in the head by a harpoon in a liching accident. The long thin speat had passed right through his head. l.icuit Kcnnard, now commanding the squadron's forward base at Nanga Quit. only 30 nuiles from the Indonesian border said: "I was astonished when I saw, the Ihan boy with the harpoon arrow sticking

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event of much interest 101 SIR.-An survivors of the 200 petty officers and ratings who were known in 1940, as Capt. lcnnant's Party and to o:her Dunkirk veterans-is being organised h the Sunday

Sir John Frewen, yICE_ADMIRAL K.C.B., has been appointed as Commander-in-Chief, home Fleet, with the acting rank of Admiral, in Sir jccession to Admiral Charles Madden, Bt., G.C.B. The appointmen'. which carries with it the NA. I'.O. of C-in-C, appointment Allied Forces, Eastern Atlan:ic, takes effect in July.

The Dunkirk Veterans' Association is co-operating, and it is hoped that the Services may also play a part. Observances suitable to the historic occasion will be arranged in Dunkirk itself. Any assistance by your readers in locating further surviving boats would be warmly welcomed. Of the 585 small craft which took part it is unlikely that many are still afloat a quarter of a century later, but to hope for a number between 20 and 30 for what should momentous prove a event is not. I think, unreasonable -Yours etc.. R. E. LEE. Thomson House, 200 Gray's Inn Road. London W.C.I.

INDOMITABLE REUNION reunion

of the officers and SIR-A men who served in H. M. Indomitable in the British Pacific Fleet, has been arranged forSaturday. April 3. in London. Will all :hose interested please write to E. W. Beenv. 41 Queen Victoria Street. London, E.C.4.--Yours, etc., L. W. I3EFNY.

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Michael John WhUrnore, Cook (S). P1074570, lI.M.S. Dolphin. Died December 19, 1964. John Fairbairn Ashiorth, Engineer Mechanic 1st Class, D/K.974928, JI.M.S. Dolphin. Died December 19, 1964. William George Home, Electrical Mechanic 2nd Class, P/07655*, I1.MS. Guolatea, Died December 20, 1964. Michael Kevin Barry, Marine 1st Class, R.M. 17*85, Royal Marines, Plymoutb Group. Died December 22, 1964. John Suttle, Able Seaman, P/,J.977533, I1.MS. iclory. Died December 24, 1964, Edwin Harold Thompson. Leading Radio Electrical Mechanic, P/M,975643, IL MS. Cullingwood. Died December 27. 1964. John Frederick Stephen Dillosuay, Bugler, R.M. 15275, Portsmouth Marines. Died Group Royal December 29, 1964. Electrical Powell, Radio Cyril Mechanic 1st Class, P/061972, ALMS. Devonshire. Died January 1, 1965, Kevin Joseph O'Grady, Aircraft Artificer lit Class, L/FX.670116 H.M.S. Fulmar. Died January 3, 1965, Lieutenant Francis Samuel Cattralk Royal Navy, ILM.S. Cambridge. Died January II, 1965. Ralph George Neil Rennick. Able MUM, Seaman, P13.9590*3, Drake, Died January 12, 1965.

David Richard Clarke, Captain Marines. B.F.M., Royal P.R.O.R.M. Died January 13, 196 Sub-lieutenant David John lowe, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Ark Royal. Presumed drowned, Missing. January 18, 1965.

DIIAFTING FORECAST-YOUR NEXT Slill' '' I K Wise Port !iie.li)S the port at suliIcll a hip may '5lOhCi5% k I ( i . P. Frig.i:e). J ii nc l'lic Cv ,: noruus.u!lv he c pcctcd to give lease and refit. Portsmouth (C) indi3, at Rosvth. General Service (onubut which us ill normally mission. ( Pluased.) 1Iome/Nt iddle cates ships administered by Fast. 9th Frigate Squadron. UK. relit aisdor g:vc leave at Chatham. Base l'ort. Rosyth. (ii) As ratings arc normally detailed for overseas service about four months ahead of commissioning date, and for home service H.M.S. Lynx (A/A. Frigate). June 24. at Portsmouth. General Service about two iuionths ahead of commissioning date, this should be borne in nuiitd when preferring requests to volunteer to serst' in a Commission. hiome/Soutlu Atlantic and South America/Home/South particular ship, is dates and en arc Atlamutic and South America. 7th (iii) It emphasised that the particulars gis forecasts only and may have to be changed-perhaps at short Frigate Squadron. U.K. Base Port. notice, Portsmouth. (iv) Ships in which Locally Entered Cooks (S), Cooks (0) or ILM.S. Caprice (Destroyer). 1:' rid of stewards are to be borne in lieu of U.K. ratings arc to be indiJune, at Rosyth to.. trials. To reserve cated as follows: (A)-All Cooks IS), Cooks (0) and Stewards; in completion. I Cooks (S), other than one P.O. Cook (S), all Cooks (0) and 1I.M.S. Lincoln (AID. Frigate). July (B)

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IJ.M.S. Hampshire (G.M. Destroyer). March 4, at Portsmouth. General Service Commission. (Phased.) Home/East of Suez/Home/East of Suez. U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. ll.M.S. Decoy (Destroyer). March 25. Portsmouth. General Service at Commission. (Phased.) Home/East of Suez. 21st of Suez/HomeiEast Escort Squadron. U.K. Base Port. Dcvonport. No. 829 Squadron (Gurkha Flight). March, at R.N. Air Station. Culdrose, General Service Commission.

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1I.M.S. Dido (A/S. Frigate). April 8, at Chatham. General Service Commission, (Phased.) Home/East of SuezjHome. Capt. (D). 21st Escort Squadron. U.K. Base Port, Chatham. H.M.S. Blacknood (A/S. Frigate). April 23, at Rosyth for trials. Cornmission July 1, Capt. Fishery Pro. tection squadron. U.K. Base Port, Rosyth. H.M.S. laleston (C.M.S.). April. Transfer to Vernon Squadron. Home Sea Service. U.K. Base Port. Portsmouth. ll.I5. Burnaston (C.M.S.). April. Steam to Aden where Floekton's crew transfer. Service Foreign (Middle East). (E). H.M.S. Ulster (A/S. Frigate). May 20. a Devonport for trials. Home Sea Service July 15, 17th Frigate Squadron. Vice Wizard. U.K. Base Port, Dcvonport. (Under consideration.) H.M.S. Beachampton (C.Nl.S.). May, steam to Aden sslmcrc Ch lkompton's crew transfer. Service Foreign

(Middle East). (E). n,1.S, Wilkieston (C.MS.). May. Transfer to 8th M./S. Squadron. Local Foreign Service (Far East). (Ii). DUftons crew transfer. ll.M.S. Woodlark (Survey Ship ConConversion). May. at Chatluanu. Home Sea Service. U.K. Base Port, Deson' port. 11 MS. Bastion (L.C.T.). June I, at Bahrelmu Foreign Service (Middle Eat). Amphibious Squad' I ron. (1/).

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Il.M.S. I.eandcr (A/S. Frigate) August 12. at Chu:ithu;inu. (ciuer:ul Service Commission. (Phased.) of Suez/Home/Fast of Sue,. 21st Escort Squadron. Divisional Leader. UK. Base Port, Portsmouth.

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ll.M.S. Dampier (Surveying Ship). August 31. at Singapore. Foreign Sersice, SW. Pacific. (C). H.M.S. Daring (Destroyer). August, at Dcvonport for trials. To resume on completion.

l1.M.S. Kent (G.M. Destroyer). September, at Chatham. General Service Commission. (Phased.) Home/East of Sncz/llome/East of Suez. U.K. Base Port, Chatham. 1I.M.S. 'idaI (Surveying Ship). September 9, at Chatham. General Service Commission. North Atlantic. U.K. Base Port, Chatham. H.M.S. Bossinglon (M./H. Convcrskm). September 9, at Chatham. Local Foreign Service (Far East). 6th MiS. Squadron. (E). H.MS. Zulu (G.P. Frigate). September 16, at Rosyth. General Service Commission. (Phased.) Home/NI iddlc East. 9th Frigate Squadron. U.K. Base Port, Rosyth. (B).

ll.MS. Cleopatra (A/S. Frigate). September. at Dcvonport for trials. Commissions. December, 1965. Home Sea Service. Foreign Service of June, 1966. Divi(East Suez). sioniul leader. 26th Escort Group. (Continued on page 5, column 1)

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I I Royal Australian Navy is to TIcinhirk oil a programme of expansion unequalled since the war. Judging from the type of ships to be ordered it is apparent that the R.A.N. is to have a two-fold function. With the carrier Melbourne rebuilt for anti-submarine warfare and supported by four modified Type 12 A/S frigates with three American-built guided missile destroyers to provide anti-aircraft support and three "Darings" to give A/S and surface support, the hulk of the fleet should form a large and powerful anti-submarine force quite capable of taking care of itself against air attacks and against most surface threats. Backing up this force will he a fast replenishment ship and an escort maintenance ship. A number of patrol craft for service in New. Guinea, and no doubt also around Borneo if the situation stilt rcquires them, plus eight coastal mincssvcepers'hiinters, will provide the weapons for the RAN's second function: that of countering the limited or "brush-tire war." It is unofficially reported that the new Ikara anti-submarine missile has been litted for Li ials in the new frigate Stuart, and it is to be fitted in the Vampire and Vendetta of the 'Daring' class. In view, of this it would seem reasonable to assume that some indication should soon be given officially of when orders will be placed for the new class of British frigate which will have this missile and the CF299, now namcd Se-a Dart.

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February, 1965

A FAMILY AFFAIR 'Albion for Far East duty.: '11prepares Navy's Own Fund last year made grants of £167,000 A CCOUNTS of human suffering never make pleasant reading and the J stories revealed in many of the applications received by the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust are no exception. What is even more sad is that often nuch of the worry and misery could have been avoided if only assistance had been sought earlier. So many of those who are most deserving are held back b' !heir reluctance to seek help until it is almost too late. and vhat could easily have been pill right-'has become 'd major problem. That people should hesitate to seek Local Offices of the Trust at 10' charity is Cbatham Dcvçñport. Portsmouth and deed, commendable--but R.N.lt:r. IS Malta or through your R.N.B.l'. not a charity in the ordinary sense of Corresponding Representative. Conword, It is a the self-help tact can also be made essentially through exorganisation, a family affair to which Naval Men's Associations or any of or men, or their ex-serving Serving the many other voluntary organisadcpcndants. have a rig/it to turn, and lions throughout the country. should turn, for advice and assistance. It is sometimes said that the Trust does not help the serving man. Like most generalisations this is both true

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the minor and major adversities to which those outside are so vulnerable. it is inevitable that many more applications for the Trust's help comes from men who have left the Service, or from widows and other dependants. Nevertheless, about one-tenth of the grants go to serving men who, for one reason or another. find themselves in difficulties from which they cannot escape unaided-people who, in the words of the Royal Charter, are ill "necessity or distress" and whom the Committees of the Trust are glad to be able to help.

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(IIIEF Wren Morna MacMillan, Officers' Steward, retired from the omen's Royal Naval Service after 22 years on January 11. During her service career Chief Wren MacNi Han has served a total of nine years in }-l.Ni.S. Coil ingwood. "here she was an admired and respected figure h countless officers and ratings. Last June her extreme loyally and service to the Royal Navy and to the W.R.N.S. was recognised by the well-deserved award of the British Empire Medal. Chief Wren "Mac" will be much OVER £167,000 DISBURSE!) missed in H.M.S. Collingwdod and Last ear R.N.B.'I'. expended over throughout the \V.R.N.,S.. and she £167,000 in grants to individuals, on take-s with her the good wishes of all training and finding employment, and for a long and happy, retirement. other in organisations supporting known to be helping Naval men and their families. That it was able to do so was largely because of the income

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One of the first picture. taken following a long refit-the first since she %% .is converted into a commando ship-us H.M.S. Albion undergoes full-power trials and work-up before leasing for service in the Far East. Embarked in Albiun are Wessex Mark S helicopters of 848 Naval Air Commando Squadron, which have a better performance in the troop-carrying role than earlier naval helicopters, to improve Albion's efficiency in the commando role. Here two of the helicopters are seen with the ship.

Royal Tourn ament raised £20,000 fo r charities

Royal Tournament held in TIlE July last year raised £20,000 and a cheque for that amount has been sent to the Minister of Defence for the Army, Mr. Frederick Mulley. N1.P., for distribution to Service charities. The Tournament Vice-Chairman. Colonel Basil announcing this figure said "\Ve are sure that the programme for the 1965 Tournament will attract even more people." He gave a word of adviceto avoid disappointment, book early, and. if possible, book for a performance earls' in the Tournament's run. This year the Royal Tournament will be held at Earls Court from July 14 to July 31. and there will be two Commonwealth items-the Ni ilitary and Pipe Bands of the Brigade of Gurkhas and the very colourful and gas' Band and Dancers of the Fiji Ni ilitary Forces.

The Navy and Royal Marines will combine to stage a Commando Cliff Raid; the Army contribution will include gymnastics and a display, by the Household Brigade Juniors: and from the Royal Air Force there will be the popular police (Jogs, a drill display by the Queen's Colour Squadron and the Massed Bands. Of course there will also he the 01(1 favourites-the Naval Field Gun Competition and the Musical Drive by the King's Troop. Royal Horse Artillery.

Admiral buried at sea body of Admiral Sir Denis THE Boyd, who died at Portsmouth on January 21 was buried at sea from H.M.S. Lynx on January 27. A naval helicopter, piloted by Cdr. D. F. Burke. R.N., flew overhead and after the committal dropped a wreath from the Naval Air Command on to the sea. Cdr. Burke was commanding officer of 846 Squadron which won the Boyd Trophy in 1963. and which Admiral Boyd presented on board H.M.S. Albion last April.

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George tvn aI) acted as hurricane gtiIchip hot " %cp:r. Irim rI ill md u. of the although there LhS coastal c : file iStirinanic) ill the south. J caries :: ' '' in the north and New Orleans British (.rihhjn islands and no re![icy. are ni:tnnd by otticers and ratbeen visited. have R.N.R. front ill 11 %'.a, therefore required. ]gigs kit ill., lict r New ()rIL ins %J6 Un R. I)visions ill(] from tile \ ir less Reserve n the United K ingdor. " I I l.I'S(. ig:iunst rough we:itlier heralding the approach of * cyclone. i III long he rcmcrn- flic rjeer will not only he part' visited and 'c: -iippiR, LIFT hered h' all on hoard. 1h: ship 'Vent Crossing the Atlantic .t feat in itself Royal Navy helicopter front IL\1.S. tnor, has carried out a ha,rduu Iicv III operation which has speeded up the launching of a television ..er% for the thcre to take part in the cdchr.ionc for minor jr vessel. bti IN DARKNESS 150th anniverIndian Ocean island of .Iauritius by several months. b it w.1 br two iionths. on11cn1orating tI% 1111 I 11.51.S. I ili. ss is on her Lfls Ofl sirs of the Battle of \.s Orit. 'file Olin sss t.pt.rs will arrive in the The guided on sri. destroyer. 00 I r t iii t fell t r I i.iit John W Way to join tin. Far East Fleet J mu irs 1815. and the subsequent \'L.st turdi on I .hru tr 2'L Ii is Or. r the I tint t.oodiIl sisit t IWt.d \'L ikh I \ ss ho so as in radio contact .and ii the St ra is of M at acca on the unbroken peace between the I:n gli sli fuelled en route. and there are to he a pica from the 'L1.1 U ri ti u Broadcasting ill, the aircraft. and 11.0. Norman night of January 11/12 she picked lip speaking peoples. There were 011115 visits to C ii id t St Vunt.t.r t \rttuLti.i Corporation to lilt into p' ILt. the si\ 'LrrnrrrL sslro climbed the in i-st with a distress message from a I rberian official I LinctiOfls ill which [he ship Barbados and British Guiana. before prefahi iKiI sections of a 145 ft. civi ha ii coiist ructiori workersand tanker, asking for immediate medical participated and no fewer than three the ships sail for home from 13cr miida teles isiort repealer mast sited on a staved there in a precarious arid c-,j tso hours in assistance. I sshieh on March 23. They are due to return UO 'I h parades averaged barely acesiblc ft. . peak. posed position for many hours directA 'LVesse platoon o Plymouth on Al 13. helicopter with a rue J ca I length. in which the Sca men request for help came t hiroii ghi the inc operation,;. tcJtll wit s sent to the I unrkcr the and Royal 'LI trio. dt.t mi.hni.nt took ilK bat. is hunt. commanded hs Royal N155'5 station. II 'LI 5 Drama mounted is the bui'dung the part. 12.405 ton World Pci. isiis As Cdr. Sir John Clerk. ilt V R 1) D.1--'LI till tills the I In this city known :us the home of one ot the two Commodores iii the lachi section of the mast weighed contractors. Hroadcasiinrc Corporation helicopter hovered overhead ill darkness the medical team went aboard jai/ many friends over quickly m:tdc R.N.R. Ii: will fly his broad p:itnarttthree-quarters of a ton, and as well aseengineer.; and Naval personnel worked t the sit sonic ill Brown Ranger. -being lowered b rope. "I lie N iv it and on the tin it day. i high ss iitds r tin and turhulcnt ssi. mthcr against the clock to ,.t the job done doctor decided that an immediate 4.000 people visited the ship in 3 caused by the approach of cyclone before the c done struck. H.M.S. -ms played London had to put out to sea to aide hours. On ,;ailing the ship operation was necessary. and the sick Freda. a major problem ")licit had it) out the had ss eather hetore tin. hug out of the harbour by one of the leabe overcome was the earthing of some person. :m Hong Kong Chinese seaman. lift 5% as completed. and the medical team were winched ing jail, hands the Red Garter Banjo I 8.(X)O volts of static electricity induced valour than More Hand. back to the helicopter and taken back in . the sections as they were loss ii to lire helicopter, piloted by I .ieut.After a leavc period at Chatham. to the carrier. tire site. (dr. George White. R.N.,and Lieut. An immediate operation was per- the, ship will serve in home, waters TRICKY JOB (;rahiarii Stock. RN rejoined the ship this and will then year formed, the sick marl being landed at until August The tricky task of guiding tile heli- at sea after the last section had been Indies of the modern e which 5%hltb has brought start her second West leg Eagle arrived Singapore when copter into a correct hioveritiut- position lifted into place. "J'IH-. increased leisure to many people ---------------------------there. present commission. his also created the problem of how to use (hit leisure time fruitfully. s1 lany [live turned to outdoor pur5uuits arid. inevitably as unskilled new- Corners Like tip ~Lich sports its mounr "Give that man

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Special Squadron attracted huge crowds all over South America KINDNESS AND HOSPITALITY AMAZED THE VISITORS (BY Ot R SPF('IAI. ('ORRESPONDENI)

.iuttinl ii a Special Squadron cms'tin of 11.1111.S. Tiger (('apt. II. I.. I .lo d. I).S.O.. U.N.). %% caring the flag of LASF the ('l,:it mander-in-('liief. South Atlaiilic and South America. ice..&tlittiral Sir I iliroy Talbot. K.lt.I.. (.8.. I. Austin. R.N.). tile D.S.O. and liar, hI.s1.S. London ((apt. i. U. Hartosik. l).S.(.. R.N.). II.I.S. i. iix ((apt. P. Odin ouR ship of the siiti;tilron lieIiingng to the station. I1.'.I.S. l'eiieloiit' ((dr..I. I.. N. ()iiuhtantiey. U.N.). and the Rosal lIet't Aiisiliarv Wale ('hid ((apt. I'. .1. MeUtrths ) %%:1% fornied to (I,ieul.-(tlr. U. II. ''shiost tile flag- to the peoples of South Arnerka. to luster goodwill for Britain there and to liaise ss liii tile mnies (it' h Latin repu Lii its. 1 his ss.is (toil,. It tt,.it: i: ii tic tile iid:cntcs 5hi}i tiiriiec.I out to ss.' told that in lt444I . ( 4lomh.i I .4 seat in Ill- itircrall illiottilt ot :reiiiul Ilcilons. iich inide it ill seem sers worth cotilditt I roll, pa rides and svrcath'laviog ecre' sshtic and showed us that it isn't only wiich transported the participants the Earls Court that ceremonial is 5(X) miles I ritni ('art.igena ). there a monies. 10 parties. dance, and dinners. .it It I nvots ed nil,cti hard work by ill appreciated. a crowd of 10.090 people on he si ree a I lie litees I. I i' ,saieh tit, p;ir.ide .01(1 h,i. (tCcpOC concerned. but the large and ippreci:iho give

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Leighttin. ()ring" rating on board. hAwking on are C.P.0. Ck. U. A. Ballard (he made the cake). ('.P.O. i. F. Mckee and CIr. Sgt. 1). P. Kinihcr

the children, their teachers and nurses, that, when we did. we didn't stas long is hen members of the squadron I enough. To the first statement we S for the second. most of pu at ed the exteriorsand classrooms of agreed. but and and its felt that ably longer would have sehool in the is aids for children with polio in killed us trying to keep pace with file \itlp:tr.iiso. in Chile. hospitality offered. Other members of the squadron got SPORT iii ol'. ed in ;Ill i'll ic al govern mciii re1 he v had A h for sport, every sort of panic was cept ott in Rio tie ..one along to the National Blood paved somet i flies tinder pret t ropey Clinic on Donors' h)av to cisc a pi lit conditions. Soccer (a staple of South of their best for the Brazilian Blood I America. of course, ,bit(] the slit ida rd ,n,I (nun,) that "there was 4 tic .jĂ&#x2DC;ru hint. at,'p.It rio,.,' r Bank. cricket 'there ;;lily son of Bnth goverttmnt presentation when they arrived. of the clinic. just community there kitcricket club). The brass hand wasii't playing for . basketball, hockey and tennis. As a them! Despite the comments of their sq tad ro it our form i ticreit stI the more I rictids is they left the ships. I can e pla ed together and although we ulkrt(t sonic honourable defeats. fib rep( rt that ill blood wits its ibli.. and

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could he ';cell. In another place one *the it (ul.tg.n;t. too. %:i', h.i file probIci of internal coIilInIlIli left a ii H nd on to a bridge o cr a flCIflOra hic as this \v:i'. (he to' n hic Ii c.t t to r1 % I I i n a coti Ii t ry b. n reduced cIi;isri of .thut :(}o feet and into was the chief target of the English to t workable ploPortions. I %'cr hcrc ;iuiohcr uinnd ..all in the srIc of pirates and buccaneers. It wits ;Irnllcing we went c rc imprcsscd ith the " s as t/c of the countries With beto find th.t the locals on skier .\dnii ra and the di verSeconds, apparently knothing lwccfl one's self and the river below. Vernon. h() failed t fake the town in st within each cotintrv. (lie bridge being IflTI(KCI1I of handrails. j the 181h cntur\ . \%.i iicreIy one of the Oil the observation pIafrni of the ]its[ of the pralc'. SPANISH FLAVOUR LOST coach %vas a notice the It was also in C artagena that seine of One was a , struck h the contrasts I tkii_ of photographs. The conductor its visited the naval school. founded for to lie ;cell. not tnI th b in b n English areas, k% iffi gave J)t11fllS'lOli ho L\ cr and pi_opic file ( olo iih in \a in culture and their could he seen sitting on the step, kith naval olhu.t Ilic chief n i d hero of rhittinc Lnd Ltirop. the riui ii ir is where Chilc. indeed the founde. gling six inches to have still track. the nimor lib crtu ('bite and U IL Ot was Flu Worth of tilin itist have been tiscd on ,fldofl;;of md mis of living in rite to is thun the trip but. if other results arc ( oi.hr.tnc. Lord Diundonald. who k(Io COflCCk- and glass like tutu. the clot tutu is II reflect itoth f141i.d the bib Spanish Colonial '' ski 'ti Ipers cart he found shunt (if the on v.i.st coast and thus m.idc much more than the state of the the ing POS- mo-it depressing sort. (,erieiahhi the permanent way. The engine of our sible the transport of troops to liberate :towns are thoroughly Iiirotrain was i product of Manchester rid thu. I md He is also out of the heroes i iiiu_ with little p in in their ";is built in 1958. The carriages Were of the hibu.r ition of 131 iii! the the exotic. tropic ii Rb about th_ ii nothing like o Portuguese. llosicvcr in Peril. his sub I h. s cot in most i. i. .. 10 Facilities for I spitt were tn mdc ordin ti. 4.dniur ml Guise. lake,, p di. of ins Sit miii h flavour thiti- mi, " h iii. available cvcryis here front the foothills place the first ( omnruii nder-u it -( hid III 0 of the Peruvian Andes to a ca nip near Penis an Na'. . is hi cli he trained intl " PLl techniques. the highest mountain in Uruguay. An des ClopC(I. (t. iiii ii) act;Ofl sonic tell I he I id i st u_i ii e,iIt Ii and Potential cars afterwards. 'I xped front Peru to Chile was. hois of South Anicric u has. is sit It trill', ever. fros'. ncd upon h', the poss crc that started to be dc clopixl I his is I suIt ( ORO1 I ( O\IIl IOR IFI) he is it is is considered that if m ship comutuutdiit which 'sill make great snide, Land-Rover got that far without all I"", British ii,,'. at battles .rc dtti " 's hi. fl once it has siibi cd its p oh ciii accident or breakdown. it would he m nctticl '. ith the area. c passed I miracle. Had it been possible it is oiild to the area in is hich the Battle of Foreign aid .tri capital is fli.u.i.ss.i andfactor in '5 i i ii liirc iS p1 O(T t have been the 'I. sped to end ill ('oroneb is as fought betisecn Ad in iraI S s I ue I .ictor. c i islpcds. ( raddock and Admiral (rat '. out Spec. i1iuni.uii in '%i.i ti ctssccil t ii. rut i" ;,itti The 1)tlu .unmuisersarv of the battle fell p.mrit the poo, is 'Allied i%itli th:s us Ril)INC AI) I ISIIIM ill 1964 umid our p iss ut ucross tilt in. (it ct)kjrw thgreat. di. L, , \Luii members of thc squiudnitn got sim.cchuisc to the ditc Oh it A uuiu,muuoni.ih opiortunutv. in solute horse-riding. partucuilzurli at servuce ss.ms tielO With Ships stopped . re 1ie very ;namtv great diflictil!'muittt Anemias. 'shienc the police horses 's reathi was laid by Admniral Tubhot. '5 crc puut at ouir disposal. ibis was a Later. near \'hoiites udco. the eagle-eyed tie,5. butt despite them all the people of i.uliut America are cheerful amid cas iittt',t geiicroums gesture arid ise can orils tilted antOutg iii sisore they could dislucre u ppca rs. ott the ciirfacc. to hope that mhue horses ha c-c mu ot beeru I ingul sit the smna I I reun rutii t ol t hue shi p. he little rcscmttincnt between classes. I uurned .igaimust sailors for mIte rest of the Gruf Spec. which was scuuumlc'd after Ihic esuibcrumuce is is-elI e-spresscd in their lives. Others lishcd. It was quite the Battle of the Rmvcr Plate ru 1')39. the local song and dance rhs ttuiuis comniitoti to limid the whole oi the ship's which arc gencr;ullv of the vivid simini ha sides fectoonied in uiybon as the fisherI)IFFEREN'I' CUI.'lI'RF.S and ruinnha tnpe amid omily r.trehs of a mite mi coin PC ted ag.ui ii St each other rid When one gets to Souut Ii A miteriea it IS un ore iii I rospect ive mm tuu c. Es ers mimic sminuuel mines ii it Ii local a mtgl i mig ci tubs, necessar to rcadj umst a ii preconceived a ppc;u ns cluecnfu I arid is e coin mig is ha t ideas ulrat it bims the caine ctiltutrc ever his or tier personal cii cuuniismaurccs IIISFORIC EVEN'IS throiighouut the eontimieuth. l)cspitc i Colour in dress. opcn-hitrntcdniesc iii Dumu rig the cruuisc conic historic common Spitmiish cmultuure (uui this. Bra,ih hospitality and hclpfuihiuesc t(i the cccrttc hr conmuections were couui- is the cxccptuori for there the cuultuine foreigner arc typical ol the ci hole eonnicmuiiuted. Iii Caracas the Royal is I'orttigiicse a sen di flereiut t hiiiig). rimreuut Navy marched ihruiuighi the streets is ith the geography of Souutbi Auncnica h;ms Our I and-Rover utrivers is ill also say has outets used This is as in exercise of tssuured that local mitoduhicitiotts oh tIns uhi:tt esiiheraiice is common iii mit.' local h cuihuuure arc ser uuoticcahle. mhe right gramited to British forces stamidard of driving which rivalled thiat I ri Pent the couitr;mst bctsvecnu the futii mid iii Rouuuc or Park. Itt one .Simiuon I3ol is-a r. the liberator of the pou tort lieu it part of South America front high lands amid the loss Li nds IS tiRtit I thic Navi I Attache was certain that the nbc Spamiish crowti. hs virtue of tire cx- muuarked as is also the duilerence he' I I.amtd-Ritsers. if lmuudcd. would hecomiic ploi Is i mu the isars of Ii her-at io mu of a Ii'. ccii tlie ri orthue ni desert arca amud the hc;u ps ot tisistcih iii eta I iii side .u mi Ii oiu Brutish I.cgiomi rccruuited from veterans sotuthenn shucep-rearuiug urea of Chile. of tlie Na poheo ii ic is :u rs. The Pit ta de the coastiih belt of Brmcml a mud (lie t rut' iCii I ru i mu fo rested i iu tenor and I Ire is is o nsa nii scsI as part oh the eercnton of las i iig a is remth ott Bob is-u r's lonuh It ighilands utf Colouiihia a rotumid Bogota in the I'muithieoru iii C;ir;tcas. 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iN response to an invitation of the Chief i Staff to the I Chief, Mediterranean, Cdr. It. J. Lee, eight officers from ll.M.S. Brighton (Cdr. A. i. ('onke. K.N.), indulged in equestrian activities at the Combined Services Saddle Club, Marsa, Malta, when the frigate, part of the 30th Escort Squadron, now at Chathanu, was in Malta during 1964 With the ultimate intention of form- fact that all the horses should have ins a polo team, and headed by Lieut.- been walking in a line at the time Cdr. 'Good Recovery' Sawkins, the didn't seem to bother him, or, at least. First Lieutenant, the 'circus' used to if it dud, he was too busy, to show it. mileet at 0645 on the coldest mornings This act of bravado incited the other that Malta can produce, to practice, zmninials to greater things and. led by tinder the patient instruction of Lieut.-Cdr. 'Legal Eagle' Arthur, they General Jack' something called started something which could quite 'horsemanship.' l)rcsced. for want of well rival the charge of the Light a more bi,arre rig, ill mess boots, Brigade. time somebody seriously white trousers. reefers. wing collars i~lt,,tone ed giving the polo team sticks tr. ties and bozttert;-mo,,~ tj, Ugg Sziiglit impress the horses than for comfort- and a ball to play with, but fortuthey took hour-long sessions of a nately that svas forgotten in the light new kind of early morning 'sit-ups.' of experience. But, even without sticks From the very. first lesson it was and a ball. there must be easier ways obvious that a wealth of talent lay of seeing the sun cone up, hidden btucath the very worried expressions (Continued front page 7, column 5) demonstrated by Midshipman 'WindFRIENDLY SENEGALESE fall' ('hapm.mn. and for disappearing into the muddle distance in :m cloud Of the star in Dakar there's little to of dust, one of the earlier tricks of I h said. prices ashore are and Lieut. 'Straight back' Brown. Licut. - most of us had Christmasexpensive and the Cuts'Rodeo John' Parry and Lieut. 'Little toms to consider. Those who did go Strange Horse' Batchelor achieved the ashore found a clean, modern Frenchart of choosing friendly types of horse, ss type town itlu friendly and colourfully and cultivated this trait to extremes, dressed The Senegalese were while Midshipman 'Squire' Cowling most kindpeople. and did as much as they posfind animal which an was managed to sibly could to entertain us, as did, also, two months his senior. the French Navy stationed there. Inevitably one gets asked: "What are 'PASSING-OUT' TRICKS your impressions of South America"! The last meeting of the 'circus.' due Firstly, the size-it is larger than the to the ship leaving the Station. pro' whole of Europe by two and a half thiced a few interesting and what times and except for Brazil (itself larger than the U.S.A.--S:unish is the unimight be called 'passing-out' tricks, 'Good Recovery' Sawkins showed, versal language. Secondly the friendliand finesse, how a ness of the people and the genuine with much skill horse can be made to sit on its rider's abundance of goodwill especially knee, and then proceeded to train two towards Britain and all things British other horses in the art of cabbage Thirdly, the tremendous potential for tramping Lieut. 'Wild Bill' Henderson, development that exists in nearly every throwing caution, among other things, country and the desire in most to exto the wind galloped his steed round ploit this. the track in very handsome style. The A.5. W.

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'IT DOESN'T BLOW LIKE IT USED TO'

BOUT 200 Shipmates and guests sat down at the 27th Annual Dinner A of the Portsmouth Branch of the Naval Associalion on January 8. After the dinner there was i dance %ith a happy family atmosphere, which '.LS thoroughly enjoyed by ill. Branch Vice-I'rsdcnt Ship- " !nrpid. now being built. Referring to "11 ite Lieut.-Cdr. S. Noble in wekorn- the new carrier which had been 'hZ the guests, included among whom promised he said it was badly needed. crc the Area President. Shipmate Commodore Sharp referred to the ('apt. I. A. P. Nt:idntyre. CII., C.H.E.. It'ition of the ships. \\'e now had )S.O.. and the Commodore of the 'nIy one escort squadron in the NlcdiN.tval Barracks. Commodore P. G. terranc;tn, but in the Sharp. D.S.C., A.D.C. said he thought virtually the old East Indies Station. that the Royal Naval Association was the Royal Navy sv5is particularly I)e finest club in the world. oIve. Turning to manpower the CornmoShipmate R. Pearn, the Branch (hafrrnan, reported on the year's dore said that recruitm.nt k satisfacevents'. He remarked upon the number tory, but despite inducements the re,recent that evening. saying however. engagement rate is not so good. He that he would like to see more mcm- thought that the more and more brs at branch meetings and taking married quarters which were going up :1 rno active part in branch affairs. would be a help in re-engaging. "it is j replying on behalf of the guests now possible." he said. "for men on Commodore Sharp spoke of the plea- unaccompanied Foreign Service cornsure it gave him-a mere beginner missions of 12 months or more to amid so much experience-to be the get a married hiring' anywhere in the United Kingdom." This would enable principal guest. As Commodore he personally inter- ssivc who were about to have a baby viewed men of the Portsmouth Divi- to have the benefit of a "hiring" somesion and Naval Command before they whcre near to "Mum" when the went to pension, asking them what father-to-be was out of the country. alterations they would make if they had the power. The answers could be summed up-"it doesn't blow like

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.i I Capt. the I tn of Rmlcii (President, Irish Wick rosy- 1 . Bro n (11(111. SSee.), Cdr. I . Ikniiett. Area), (dr. P. J. M. Shclin (H.M.S. Fearless), Capt. K. Bod (\ ice-President), Capt. J. Steele (C. (). Ulster, Ui'n, . R.N.K.), Lieut.-Cdr. H. Clendenning (Area S'ice-Pres.), C. Ruddy (former lion. Sec.), W. lunn1cl,ffe (Area lion. Sec.). Seated -Lieut.-Cdr. A. Niblock (Vice-Pres.). Lieut. .J. fl.irtleft (Area Chairman), Capt. .5. C. Cartwrught. (S.N.(). North. Ireland), Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur HezIelt, Capt. C. I-. Kemp (R.N. Air Yd., Belfast). Capt. E. G. N. Mansfield (H.M.S. Yarmouth).

DISTINGUISHED OFFICER A.S D IRISH AREA PRESIDENT Sir Arthur IIezlett. K.B.E., 1)5.0. and Bar, D.S.C., VICE-ADMIRAL V was the Guest of Honour at the tenth annualC.B., dinner of the Belfast branch . Nottingham . keeps t flying

of the Royal Naval Association. The branch 'ice.Cbairn,in, Shipmate Lieut. 3. Bartlett, was in the chair, and some of the other distinui',bed guests are shown in the accompanying photograph. Other welcome guests included ship- the ideals of the Royal Naval Associmates from Bangor, Lisburn, Porta' ation. down. Cork and representatives from It was very much regretted that other Service Associations in the city. family illness had prevented the Shipmate 'Charlie' Ruddy, a former branch Chairman, Shipmate J. Hogg Belfast branch secretary was presented being present to enjoy the results of with his Life Member's card and his own and his committee's preparh.idg as a token of appreciation of ations. The great success of the funchis invaluable work as founder lion. tion was largely due to the efficient Secretary of the branch club, and or- organisation of the Secretary. Shipmate T. Brown, assisted by Shipmate ganiser f the first dinner in 1955. Treasurer, and members Apologies were read from the branch R. Karv. the President Capt. Sir Richard Pim who of the Committee. Each year Shipwas in !exico Admiral Sir Guy mate Brown manages to create order Cdr. Shillington Lieut.- out of apparent chaos and he can justiCdr. (hb rnc king g D Ii thl feel proud of the success of his P,h'ri t,n),,'n vice-Pr,'si- efforts yet again. The number present Cdr -, -I.--------------------------:T, i t largest in the branch's hisdents, ss ho were out of Ireland. The t0r ---l _i told. branch Chairman. Shipmate 1 -logs :its,) tendered his apologies as did the National Co ii ucil t)clcgi IC Shipmate NI . flu rilelt. Captain ('artsvright proposed the toast of the Royal Naval Association and cuiliglutened the shipmates conceriu iii g tile at Lu t ii rue its of those 5cr- : I IL I'eiiibroke Dock branch of the vi u a bat today. (apt. the Earl 01 Ruial Nasal Association held its R okui replied and spoke of the work annual party on January 2 at the of lie Irish branches. lie raised the branch', iiew lica ii tjil arters. t lie Market biggest cheer 01 the evening when he [as em, in l'enrl,roke Street. armuuounced that Vice-Admiral Sir The ruem hers of the branch were Arthur II eilc ti Ii id consented to be- nlost 'r.mtC fijI to \Irs. Witicluer and conic Area President in 1965. family. su Ito, despite the death of Mr. Capt Kcm;u kept the interest going whicher, the proprietor of the ss hen proposing the toast of the Beta short time before Christmas, brarich, and his informative and made such satisfactory arrangements lively speech was warmly received. for the party. Shipmate l.eut.-Cdr. Niblock, in reMans shipmates. their wives and plviuug. reminded the members again friends' were resent but the Queen's tirat lie also has a fund of good Cdr.. W'edon sent .mrsouir.'si -t stories, and Mien lie sat down the Harbour stlir commitments ' regrets. having shuiprrumtes were in a good mood to that evening. appreciate Shipmate Ray Cm ts s S a ' "'' - ' '-" iuaruuies. ""i''" ., . -' ih- branch dent and Mr, \l:imdl;iw ------------''. Shipmate M:iXweui proposed the chart titan. Shipmate J - Lloyd, and Mrs. toast of Our ( uests. lie referred to Sir - lloyd. together with the secretary and Arthur's distinguished career and treasurer, Shipmates 11. Slacniauighton pressed the pleasure and pride Itch- -

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the past year the SuerD wood and Arn.,ld Branch of the

Royal Naval Association, with its headquarters at the Sherwood Social Club, 479 Mansfield Road, Nottingbarn, have kept the flag flying in an rea Almost as far from the sea as it L% possible to get in England. Last M.i 50 members and their wives spent a week-end in Portsmouth, and possibly the highlight of the week-end was the tour of the harbour it) 1 launch put at the disposal 01 the parly by the commander-in-chief. follossed by a visit to Il.sl.S. Rhvl and 11.\1.S. Victory. ( ) mu t lie Satii rdav cseni n the hipTulateS of the Portsmouth Branch were usts to the party at the Pitt Street and everyone expressed the extreme pleasure they had in meeting old friends and niaki lug new ones. Later in the ear Sluersvood and .'\rnold Branch visited the shipm:ites at Cleci horNs and ,.peril a very happy time at the well-appointed club, Inspeeting some of the fishing fleet on the Sunday morning. Other activities included four road shows and a dance and the quarterly meetings of No. 9 Area. (James have been played against the officer., and instructors of the Nottingham Sea Cadet Corps, whom the branch has adopted, The section hi:m been very :mctive. The ruiembcrs contributed handsomely to a party for the Sea Cadets and the members of the branch were their zutests at a grand dinner in ' -.

it used to." But was this true It is true that is

the Navy smaller than When most of the shipmates present svere serving. but it is now expanding. constant change and modern-

GOOD WORK BY CFIEAM'S WELFARE OFFICER

the Cheam and Worcester WHEN " Park branch of the Royal Naval Association held its annual general meeting. the Treasurer, Shipmate R. Merser. spoke of the credit due to the Welfare Officer, Shipmate M. Garahty. and to the branch, for their work. The Benevolent Fund stood at £49 despite aid to Shipmates and widows of Shipmates UI £80 during the year. 1 he Chairman, Shipmate F. Matthew. said that the past year had been a ;nistilre of encouraging trends and. CARRIER BADLY NEEDED at timcs. disappointments. He urged The Commodore referred to the four Shipmates to make greater efforts in carriers and two Commando ships in tire coming car. Es peci.illy would the commission and mentioned the two Committee like to see new faces, as new assault ships the Fearless and' ell is 1d it branch ulllLtifli_S

A look at Portsmouth harbour recently would have revealed "l.eanders," 'Tribals," "Whitbys"-all post-war ships, some "Darings" and a couple of Guided Missile Destroyers. "There arc four of these in the Service already," the Commodore said "and two more, Fife and Glamorgan will he in service soon, and there are two others just ordered."

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last shipmates felt at having the President arid President Elect of (lie Area present that cycling. EFFICIENCY Vice-Admiral Ilezlctt replied on behalt of all the guests and assured the shuipnniates that lie would try to get aroumnrd the branches as Capt. the Earl oh Rmderi had done, arid make the In ii Area second to none iii fostering

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You can learn to drive, R.A.C.-l.A.M. instructorsthrough the club. We have a high record of 'First-time' success. Special Low Hire-Purchase Charges for Club members. H.P. on new cars-6% Older cars in proportion. Any make or year of vehicle supplied, Including new cars. All cars over £200 have written guarantee. You can part exchange your present vehicle and still join. We will settle any H.P. outstanding if required. Monthly Stock List and Statement of Account sent to youHome or Abroad. The car you require is ready on your return home to drive away. Immediate insurance facilities. You can open an account to meet your requirements. Our representative visits Naval Establishments in the Portsmouth area. Telephone and we will call by appointment. MOST IMPORTANT-DRAFTING WORRIES LR ELIMINATED AND ARE COMPLETELY FINANCIAL LOSS IS NEGLIGIBLE, House purchase loans can be arranged under a special Scheme for Club Members-up to 100 per cent. Post now for details.

CAR-VALUE (PORTSMOUTH) LTD. 140 GLADYS AVENUE (Opposite Alexandra Park) Tel 62491 PORTSMOUTH Tel 62491

Post now for details. I am interested in purchasing a New/Used vehicle shortly. Please send Club Brochure and details of prices and terms of year............... make H.P w.thout obligation. Name ..................................................................................................................... Ship' Address .......................................................................................................

AIRWORK

GOOD ATTENDANCE AT No. 2 AREA MEETING

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at the 17th Annual General Sleeting of No. 2 Area of the Royal Nasal Association. The chairman of No. I

Area "as present and he emphasised the importance of co-operation betsseen Areas themselves.

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The chief business of the meeting was the election of officers. Shipmate

S. Godfrcy was elected as Area President and the retiring Area Chairman. Shipmate J. L. Bates. %% its elected to the office of Vicc-President. '1 he retiring Area Secretary. Shipmate 'F. Asprcy, after what he termed his stint of ten years in that office, was c!ccted to the office of Area Chairman.

Opportunities exist for ex-Service men of all trades both at home and overseas. Should you wish to continue your present type of work in Civilian life, write to us giving details of your service experience and we will be pleased to tell you more about ourselves and the opportunities we offer. Write to the Personnel Manager, AIRWORK

LIMITED SERVICES Bournemouth (Hum) Airport Christchurch. Hoots

'the first oh of the new chairman was to ask the President to present to Shipmate Bales a w:t II plaque of Ilic Association's Crest and a scroll 111.11 was signed personally by all hc delegates present. Shipmate G. Milham, of the Temple Farm branch, who lives at 36 Darnlcy Road, Strood. Kent. took over the office of Area Secretary. ANOTHER AREA RAI.LY The sitececs of the Area Rally last November was so good that the Social Committee have great confidence in being able to put n another such rally this year. 'l'he date of this Rally is to be June 5. The Area Treasurer reported that the Area finances were on a sound basis and he thanked the delegates for their generous attitude. Details of the competition for the Don Murray Trophy will he promlllgated shortly and it is hoped that branches within the Area will plIblicisc their endeavours to extend the membership of the Association. H.sf.S. Lion (Cdr. E. F. Hamillot>Meiklc. RN.), returns from the Mediterranean on February 26. Site will remain at Portsmouth until March 6, when she will sail for exercises.

I'F We can make up any required set of Miniature Medals. We has, them or every campaign since 1900. They are not expensive. The set-1939.45 Star/4itlantc Star/Defence Medal/War Medal costs only 26/6. Send for quotation and tell us the medals you want. Ribbon bars, esther with pin am back or for sewing on to uniform, 9'S. per ribbon. Your own full. size medals mounted-216 per medal. Wire and Silk Bluer badges. £nitulr!es with stomp to: ROBERT ANDREW LTD. 101 Manchester Street Oldham, t.ancs

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~j THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY makes this offer of the Wowing to ex-R.N. personnel who served In any categones. ARTIFICERS OF ALL LEADINGRATFSANDABOVE BRANCHF, AND MECI IAN- OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS ICIASS (E. .C.). CATEGORIES. Cr0. EX S/Sf P.O.M.(E,) . L,Sl.(E.) COXSWAIN SERVICE P.O.EI. . LF..M. ' I_S. I.C. LR.E.M to ('bREd. P,O.R.U. .E.M. (Air) to Ch.R.EL (Air). F YOU ARE under 44 and have been released from the I R.N, during the last 5 years, the Royal Australian Navy offers you a 6-year engagement with good pay and conditions of service. Prospects in the RAN. are excellent, and immediate advancement to former R.N. rate is possible in sonic branches. Passages: Accepted applicants and their families will be given FREE passages to Australia under the Migration Scheme. Families cc ill be accommodated in migrant hostels until they find permanent homes for themselves. Write for details, nclosi,tg sour R N Service Certificate anti !IOtl)r( S/tee to AUSTRALIAN NAVAL REPRESENTATIVE U.1C. Dept. N.33, Australia ltousr, Strand, London, W.(,'.2 VACANCIES ALSO EXIST FOR ELECTRICAL AND ENGINEERING OFFICERS

NAVY NEWS

Rothesay held on to sailing cup I ./\ 'DAVID' VERSUS

lot V provided great sport and am useme ut for a lot of men ci u ri it e the fl)Oitlhs in the Caribbean. They consist ol a planing. bull. Wi lit a drop keel.

'GOLIATH' MATCH

I to.. It ri I sit Ic in' co nsl skd of Cdr. I the beginning of December. 1964. a 't)uvid and (,ulialb ttijtih look Aotr. I icut. Sub-l.ieut Trinder. ' place. s liii "David" running out the victor by a handsome margin. I occasion %%as the defence of the Read Cup by hl.M.S. Rolbesar against (he Ol)riscoll. Chief Elect. Collins. l'.O. \ledhrd A. 13. Harrison, R.O.2. United States Naval Base Key West. Florida. The ship's cotuipany of Roliie j o.klin and 0.S. Rainbow. .su~ ntiiviher% 240 against the 3.000 or so nien at Key West. I It victors surprised theinselves no less than anybody else. COLD, RIXSTERY WILY

1 lie Read Cup, presented by Capt. Key West Sailing A~sociation sent otit S. J. Read. C.B.F.. R.D.. R.N.R.. lion. his challenge. *the cup was ill PortsVice-Cdr. of the Royal Naval Sailing niotith but Rothesay ivas allowed to .As~,,kycizttioii for competition. is oppor- accept the challenge oil behalf of the ttinity offers. betiveen U.S. Naval Royal Naval Sailing Association. Forces and British Naval Force.,. The the defending ship everyone got Cull Call oil]), lie 'sailed for when together to work out a tearn tinder tile ti:k(ir(iti~ or visit each ships meet. or leadership of Lictit. John Trinder, 18 .ther's country. so that an operational R.N., %%lio sails for the Royal Navy,. % involved. Before arrival it Key West it was ship is This Litest rice resulted in the fifth nititually decided that the boats to he win for the Royal Navy Out Of six ,;tiled by, cach teani would be one races so far field. 'rite previous race. ",\lobj~ick," (similar to a ivon bs, the Royal Navy. took placc ill Dutchnian"), th.ce "Stlfit'isli," Ivilich Jullc. 1964. is-hell the challenger was are planing boat,.,. made (if fibreglass. k. U.S.S. Little R ,lid til 0 \\lleii tile Americans learned thatl The ship has five of thesit Piccolos. ILM.S. Rothesay (Cdr. R. S. W hich were donated by the I'.N . ) %s,zt~ to Visit Key d'ar: d r. P Trust and built oil board by, Perkins. U.S.N., Commodore of the file Rothesay Sailing Club and these

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NAVY TEAM LOSES GOOD LEAD

'I lie day of the race was cold and blustery with white crests to the waves, selling the scene for the day's racing which consisted of three races. changing boats every race, and each over a course of 3 miles. 11. M.S. team of Rothesay's ''am a temi r.s'' ovei which iii in g expected The at opposition. racing Newport.for the America Cup was still fresh in the teaiii'' minds. I-liwever, after winning

liii a comfortable lead of three ti ..ot. t Navy looked set for a %sin over the t n t & r it ies Athletic Union at Reading on January 20. 1)111 a lack of steadiness in the defence in the second half allowed the U.A.U. to force a drabs -four oils cach Flic Navy teal 11 Werit away with a very strong start and throughout the first, half played good. strong and intelligent football. In the second half the U.A.U. fought back, three of their break-awavs resulting in goals. At the close of play the Navy team was I till 01 attack despite the wearying and muddy conditions-'it was very cold and at times sito iv lashed the ground - but the well-deserved lead could not be recaptured.

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17 at Portsmouth

v. the Army; and March 24 at Uxbridge v. the RAE. lire re.,,im Rc rjin was: App. kor,ers i( itiiou,rodi; .5.11. c;r. o.:cnr,,ri, tSc,,. I ia.ri5c C.11.0. ('o;.rc (Excellent). I..Sea. (l)cv,insimirc). t..R.li.tit. l:i,r.sso,,d5 I'.(i.Iii, Il..rr..ni (Cothnrt' S:.,ccy (I' LA .0.S1 . slrirru.,,i iColiin.ruo,.di. Grucuworirl I'.O.iI. iirou,i (C r,tiinuu,,od), K..S. 5Ici.mIic (l'uni.m).

Hanworth extensions

opened tire mit si race they 5' Ci u a.," points, R}( UI.ARS ABSENT is hI:trisvortli? The tilent:mhic:ucl. The second race is ,ts Wi.)Ii WHERE. hers of the Ilunasurlli branch of making theta 151 points ahiead arid While the Navy learn performed the Royal Naval Associa(io,i ridnu'ut file third race was also 55011 . gi sing cred i t,i bI y, i t Was, to a it exte it I , a little hit oil tile beaten track. weakened by the absence of three buthieing complete viclory, by 17' points. are only about 10 miles outside Lietmt, 'Iritider ill the NI objack led regular p layer's - one because 0 f injury liii u11 (Junction of A305 'jntl the ss-av bottle in race; and two due to Service every, requirements. A3I6). Any branch visiting London iorlimiiatelv. the Sunfish Iielntsnten also This season the Navy side is somewhat front the south or west and wishing field their own and the Piccolos (lid handicapped as several of the regular to round oil the day would be iiiuist well heating the Americans every, time. player, are serving afloat and are not Welcome. Ilaintsor(h 'can cater for I t was a great day and a , great always available. It is hoped. however. two coach loads and there is a resivictory, The Read Cup is a magnificent that the tcartt will be at full strength dent band even' Saturday and Sunday cup ishichi the ship is proud to hold on for the I nter:Serviee matches. evening. board on behalf of the Royal Naval Forthcoming fixtures are: February The R,N.A. ('hub. in Park Road. ' Association, and 10 at Portsmouth v. Civil Service: Sailing everyone Imnivorthi. has rceenlly been extended, looks forivard to the next challenge, February I (r at l.eytonstone v. Essex all extra 1.600 sq. it. (if floor space. at a cost of £1.000. The branch could not . S a ii ord to pay for the decoration of tile extensions. So tile shipillates theillof men 1-ugh quality navy sei%.e~ 'ttirtic(i to' and painted ',,flip*. " tidel. the watchil'iil eyes of Shipmate deco-'But they get married ;:::' great vote of thanks. as thiey do to sollist of tile Ladies, Section xis-ho too young'-Admiral tip the illes~ left by (lie . 'l)tiiiterc, 'r'cleared O1t its tenth Annual Dinner, the Alton branch of the Royal Naval vlteii the extensions ixere ohhici:uhhv I Asstueiation, had a record attendance. just short of 100 tuuemiuers and pelted Sitiptilales C. I-I. Wheeler. their friends having a very enjoyable evening. It mould scent that Alt on W. Ni'csi,n, and Mr. is just far enough away front the sea for retiring sailors to carry their anchors. wihhi:intsandof c;.Fcllhi:mni ('ouitcil sserc arid (icing a fair anchorage it attracts many senior officers. The Association's ~ present. The entertainment for the annual dinner is therefore rulwas.s sunuesuhat of a social occasion, and graced was provided by the branch's evening by distinguished speakers. resident band, a beat 'group arid a This year the (1 uest of I-lonour iv, s service association and i\ltont find the local concert party , which pert omits Vice-Admiral Sir Norman [)enning. Brutish 'Legion Darts Shield to be a for charity. The l:o.hies of the brainchr KBE.. ('BE.. svhto was accompanied very good ineditirit for recruitment. provided an excellent bullet supper. by lady I)cnning. i\rnoriu lie Ship' : --- '--------------....-------------- -------------------------------------- -55 IttliCs V. elcoriirtrg titerS) ere the Admiral Sir Branch Pres.ident. (ieohicrv hkmrnard, , K.C.li.. CItE., t),S.0., Admiral Sir John Ldelsten, (J.C.It.. G.C.V.0.. C.B.E., ',ice' Admiral Sir John lntghis. KItE.. (_.B., Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Daiviiay, K.('.V,O., Cii, D.S,.C., Rcar'Adiniral H, P. Ciurrey. C.B.. ODE. Ihirotigliout its ten years' existence and growth ,lion have been staunchly SOUNI) supported by Capt. A. 'A . S. Agar, v.C,, D.S.O.. who has also written three successful books in that period. dealing with experiences in the two wars and the period between them.

TODAY'S NAVY Admiral Dcttning spoke mainly of SAFE today's Navy and he assured all of the tacit present that the quality was as tight as ever; technically lucy Were better than ever before. If they, had one fault it ss'as to marry too 50011g. Although the periods of foreign service were now considerably shortened and married quarters were being increased, young wives could get bored with their husbands being away. for spending when you go ashore on '(he BranchMoney Chairman. Shipmate stations Frank Taylor, reported, that Alton had foreign n3members. activities during I96. included advisits Money for emergencies-when you most need it to the Royal Tournament. ill c annual dance andalso agarden part y at BentMoney which earns interest for you worth Lodge. Some of the Branch had each year on every pound you deposit in the Post ic a trip to the Gosport Branch Office and FIMS Dolphin Savings Bank Mess, and they had been able to Branch with a HOW DO YOU GET IT P evening. Ole success of the Branch os~,cs a Quite lot to the Soci,'tl Secretary. Shipmaic simple-all you have to do to save "Charlie" Colston. Very similar ° from your pay is to open a POST a bit Nir '*[3i115," Cotton in appearance, i;lis equally the OFFICE SAVINGS BANKACCOUNTby tamer and an acComh)hished M.C., an allotment wliethrcr it is "ultra toad or old signing time." After the speeches lie gave a sketch dealing with the India of the Be one of the wise ones view 1964 ivas of Request to see your Divisional Officer value 10 Aluon in that half a dozen NOW to start an allotment to the younger members were recruited and it is hoped make this a dozen in 1965. lit a small rtiral tˆn the strength POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANK association is mainly effective when in eo)nbimtrmtion with other assoet. Issued by H.M. Forces Savings Committee, Stanmore, Middlesex tiuns. 1 o attract younger members is a t!hiculty experienced by every rim to.tuatl ci the NAVY Ncws CoiriniSiw try Gale i'okir Limited. At,irr.iit.