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No. 136 OCTOBER, 1965

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H.M.S. Eagle I sails for Aden,..,*.

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of the political situation in Aden ILM.S. :.. BECAUSE ' laple. Britain's lnre'tssl aircraft carrier. (54.004) tons. full load) left Malta for the Middle East on September 27. The carrier was on exercises in the Mediterranean prior to joining the Far East Fleet and was expected to leave for ' that station mid-October, arriving at Singapore at the beginning of November.

The Nav Department of the Ministry of Defence stated that H.M.S. Eagle. commanded by (apt. J. C. Y. Roxburgh. DSO., D.S.(. and Bar, RN:, will be at thc disposal of the Commanderin-Chief, Middle East Station. Lietit.-General Sir Charles I Harrington. The length of time she remained in the area would depend upon the situation. aglc. accompanied by H.M.S. Lo westoft, (Cdr. D. Teacher, R N.). the Meet Supply Ship Reliant and the Fleet Replenishment Tanker Tidesurge, passed through the Suez canal on September 25, and was expected at Aden on September 30.

Sir Michael L-e Fanu. K.C.B., DS-C, the BUCCANEERS ON BOARD VICE-ADMIRAL Commander-In-ChIef. Middle East, designate, and until July The carrier carries Buccaneer this year Third Sea Lord and Controller 0f the Navy, was iwomoted low-level strike fighters, to Admiral to date September 29, the Navy's sixth tall Admiral. tars, Sea Vixens, Gannets and other five-Admiral Sir Deric In addition to the sixWessex helicopters. No army Holland-Martin is Commandanl Admiral Sir John David Luce personnel were embarked for Defence of the Imperial (First Sea Lord). Admiral Sir the trip to Aden, but about 100 College and Admiral Sir Nigel Varyl Begg (Commander-inofficers and men of the Royal Stuart Henderson holds c Chief. Portsmouth). Admiral Air Force flew, from Cyprus for appointment of Head of the Sir Desinond Drerer (Second additional defence of the Aden Staff in British Defence Sea Lord), Admiral Sir John airfield Washington.

Frewen (Commander-in-Chief.

No 45 Commando, Royal Admiral Le Farm entered the Home Rest): and Admiral Sir Marines, is based at Aden and Royal Navy in May. 1927, an John Hamilton (Commander-incould be embarked in Eagle if in 1939 he joined the cruiser Chief. Mediterranean). are the this became necesary.

Aurora her Fit Lieutenant, remaining with her for three years, serving in the North Atlantic and the Arctic.

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T was confirmed at the cod of September by the American Dci -fence Secretary. Mr. McNsmara. that the British Government the poebad approached the Ui*ed States Government regarding sibility of obtaining an American aircraft carrier.

Royal Navy and which. it has Mr. McNamaro said Britain been stated, would cost about "has asked us to examine the £60 million. possibility of making available.

With the uncertainty regardon sonic appropriate basis, a ing the 27,000 tons (full load) carrier. I do not know whether it H.M3. Centaur, now at Portswill be possible.' mouth, and about which the Defence A of Ministry Ministry of Defence has stated spokesman has stated that the "her future is under constdcrapurchase of a carrier from the tion. the purchase of an Vnited States is but one of American earner would keep various ( possibilities now under Britain's carrier depleted consideration under the Defence strength as at present. It would Review ahich is now taking take up to seven years to build place. and which is expected to the new giant carrier. be concluded by the end of the year.

'ESSEX' ('LASS SUITABLE According to Janes the United States has 27 attack and support aircraft carriers and 19 of these are of the 38.500 tons (full load) 'Fss.c' class, which are adequate to operate the Phantorn fighter-bombers which are to be bought from the American s, or our own Buccaneer nuclear strike aircraft.

The 'Esses' class are about 20 years old but they have a useful life of another five years or more and the cost of one would be considerably less than the 50.000-ton carrier which it is hoped sill be built for the

Admiral Sir John Frewen, Commander-in-Chief, K.C.B., Home Fleet, paid a brief visit to H.M. Dockyard. Rosyth. on September 3,0 and October I. touring Maritime Headquarters' Pitreavie. and visiting H.MS. Mohawk, which is completing refit in the dockyard The Commandant General Royal Marines, Lleut.-General N. H. Tallyour, C.B., D.S.O., visited Careers Offices and de' tachments of the Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve in Scotland between September 10 and 17.

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He Squadron. subsequently H.M.S. commanded Rocket and in 1953 returned to the Admiralty.

He became commanding officer of H.M.S. Ganges in 1954 and from February, 1957 to early 1958 commanded H.M.S. Eagle. Promoted to Rear-Admiral in July, 1958, he was Director'General. Weapons and Radio, at the Admiralty before becoming Flag Officer, Second-in-Command, Far East Station, in July. 1960.

Fanu, Admiral Le who received the C. B. in the Birthday Honours List, 1960, became a lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, Third Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy in succession to Admiral Sir Peter Reid, in November.

1961. He was promoted to ViceAdmiral in October. 1961, and received,. the K.(.11.. in the Birthday Honours List 1963.

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L Petty Officer's daring rescue it firit new, that the R.N. Air Station, Brawdy, Haverfordwest, Petsd,rokeshlrc, had of a cliff rescue carried out by PM. J. Mason was a letter which read: "My wife and I witnessed a swift and ~cut cliff rescue

by P.O. Jim Mason of our son and a lady stranded on the beach at Perth y sweb, bear Solys. We feel that jab fine effort should be brought to your

The aircraft carrier ILMS. Eagle, here seen off Singapore, which, with H..10_ L.owe*o(t, left the Mediterranean for the Aden area, passing through the Suez Canal on September 28

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Capt P. M, Austin. RN,. Use commanding officer of the Air Station, sent for Jim Mason to congratulate him.

In his own words here is P.O. Mason's story, "On Friday, August 27. I was on duty on the quay at Solva when I was approached by a visitor who asked me to call the coastguards because some were stranded on the ~ ch around the headland. The dinghy by which they had arrived at the beach had capsized when they tried to leave. and they were too frightened to climb the cliff.

"I took a rope with me and climbed down to them. After talking to them, to calm them.

I brought up first the boy. aged about nine, and then went back for the lady and brought her up."

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In anss'ef to questions P.O. Mason said that he roped himself to the people he w a s rescuing and that there was no one else around. He admitted that had he slipped there was a considerable fall below him when they re approaching the top of the cliff, which he estimated to be 200 feet high.

P.O. Mason is married with one son and he and his family live in Solva. He is at present the petty officer in charge of the Navy's boat kept at Solva His Divisional Officer said: "He us a fist-class pett officer in all respects. and I'm not surprised that h kept the story to hum-

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H%I.S. new survey ships for tb( is 117 oftiecrs. scientists and o (..k .1/4 Po'derr lid Royal Navy, was comntissione ratings.

Edinburgh Road. Porismou:h. at Scotstoun, Glasgow, on Sep (tel.: Portsmouth 22O2). tember 8. having been built b 'arrow & Co. These new class of ships (ill :. Fire party in every sphere of others are the Hydra. Iaunehe SUCCESS 'life often results from the on July 14. and the Hecatc), ar( saved ship taking of a risk, but to the wise built on commercial lines am a risk is always man that have an oceanographical am IFUT.-Cl)R. 'liniothy. JefWhether it is in calculated one. hdrographical role. They cat1- feric, R.N., of Torpoint a game of chess, crossing the carry a Land-Rover and a hcli Devon, has received a Cornroad or the laying-out of a large London, the Guided aiss:ie Destroy, er which rccomnll1/4sions on isocmncr ii for a General and have considcrabli copier mander-in-Chief's (' ,imendasum of money, there is always Service Co,iinsission at Home and East of Suez range and endurance. turn for his c hip and a risk, but the results of taking A propeller is built into c . ge personal throughout that risk can, to a great extent, transverse t(it)tlcl it) the boss' t( fire-lighting operations on the be calculated. make for manocuvrabilit good V 600-ton coaster of City The dash of the Amethyst and the hull is strengthened' fo Water-ford. which caught fire oft the was a down the Yangtcc ork in ice.

PH(fl:RE FLIGHT. J.iniiatv tO. at 5' 51(5101 III i S S Frigate). Mis at coast of the Isle of Wight on F: following ships are calculated risk: the rcsctc by littland. General Scrsice Ccinifltis. ha: haiti, lint Sers ice. 1-.R I'.

Hecla has an overall length o February 12. 1965.

TII sum, 55'asp. em pk nitii! ('ossack of the prisoners in the expected to commission or 260 o feet and a displacement tSrIfIrlI) b Svi.tmi!t Ship). SI.ty 24 Lieut.-Cdr. JefTeris. follosscd II', DRA iSursesing Ship), January It Altmark was a calculated risk recomnhission on the dates menat Glasgow. Gcnerai Service ('omutent.i:mue date,, at I. loeranK, iluurne by the fire party from H.M.S. and so was the dash up the U.K. Sea Se-cc Foreign Service trim date tioned. It is emphasised that the mn:s.smon.

Home/N. Atlantic.

Wizard, an anti-submarine friBase Port. Chatham. (A). ill s.umtior. last sif Sue,.

Channel by the Gnciscnau and dates and particulars given Sf:BIAN FAI.SIOI1hi iSIS Frigate). January IS (OP. Frigate). May 12 at gate in which he was serving.

Prinz Eugcn. These calculated below are forecasts only and at I)esiu,tpott. General Service CornI'ortsmoitth, General Service Tanker can merit on board the coaster, ntmss,imn ( Ph.ised (. Home, East Of Site,!

Corn-mission, Home Middle Last. (Phased), risks 'paid off.' may have to be changedI,co rt ugh (lute I:.mst Surf. 30'.h Frigate Sttiuadnumn.

U.K. Base which was badly on lire aft. The Perhaps the greatest exponent perhaps at short notice.

Sqimadron. U.K. Basc Port. I)cson' fianbeS were approaching the port.

PROJECTOR Ship). June at of 'the calculated risk' by a KI/SIERT0N (('.M.S). Ocu*'er 15 at task RKI(;IItON (.55 Frigate). January 13 Service Com. fuel tanks and those members Scrsicc (Middle keep naval man was Lord Nelson.

Bahrein.

Foreign (halham. General Service fltl'.siuifl. htuurne,Suiiuth America and ')it, Si s Squadron. (El. of the crew not injured cre His victories at Copenhagen. the Sue:/ ' Baic Pert.

ASIt S'sTl t(; I' Frigate). October 21 (I. ste tlast 01 Site,. /0th Escort exhausted. at t)esontv'r: General Seri cc Nile and Trafalgar were oversi'i Jurve S't".idtmin. U.K. Base Port, (hatliam, force at sea Sttddlc East. (Phased). as a SAVED not merely .5 15SF; (Destroyer). January 13 at I uutemcn Sersise. 1/4a.sp. aontland.

SHIP whelming. (tb I r,g.t:v Sqn.,dr,'n. U.K. Base lm.u:ham. (knerai Service (,untmts.

DARING ll)eviniu(er), June at Deson' the fire had taken result of his tactical genius. but 11,,r C. l)es,niv'rt. (B).

Although sun hliime:Last 01 Sue,!

Port for trials Gene r .1 lPha.scd). port.

Service AKE11II S5 A S I-rigac). October because his personal training too strong a hold 10 be com(lime 'llama of Sue,..

10th II.scoet (tentatise d.,:cI at (owes. (tome Sea for a month Squadron. U.K. Base Port. Ports. and self-discipline enabled him l.ieul.'Cdr. Sees e I tircign Sers ice from date of pletely subdued. mouth. sailing. (East of Suez). Div. Lift. .F.A. Olynthus. the Navy':s to take, without hesitation, risks Jeffcris immediately took charge CASSANDRA uE)evtniiyer).

KSRROSA(A 0 Cuunsersiumn). jut/v at January P 26th Escort Squadron. (A). which remained enormous, but (rental/se date), at Gibraltar Local Singapore. I uirein Sersice (Phased). .LIafes1 Fleet Replenishmen of the lire-fighting, lie and his IWCATI: (Surscyng Ship). Noscrnbcr Foreign Service. I..R.P. comp/enrent. ast,ul 4 at Glasgow. General Service Comwhich he had calculated. i'anker 133.000 tons) called a party succeeded it) containing it i.E.sr (A'S Frigate). January Il at 1 tonic ,iauez s e i9b7sc mission. Ilome;N. Atlantic, U.K. A lesser man --particularly E)cs ('sport General Sers ice Cimmntisand for nearly 12 hours conSquadron, lo 20th l't,gatc Suiui.uuinmiv I Portsmouth on September 27 fo:r Race I'orr. I)csonpon. smon (I'havcd(.

Ilonte '5%.

Indies! in J(Jly, 1967.

(A). one who had not trained FEARLESS (Assault Ship). Nosember certain trials. tinued to fight further oulhrcaks i l'entaumuc IIon,e;W. Indies, 6th Frigate SquadESKIMO (UI' I nmgate). ui/s Home 9 (lentatise date) at Belfast. over the years to neigh up Built by Hawthorn Leslies aI ron from 24th Escort Squadron. U.K. date) at (haiham. General Sense as they occurred. There ssas Sea Setsice I orcign Service from date Base have found Port.

Detuinivimnt.

Commission (Phased(. )tome Middle all the risks-could of Saiiing I Last of Suez).

Fiebburn on Tyne, Olynthus dense smoke below decks and CLEOPATRA FI.ICIIT, January at U.K. B.use November a LONDON (G.M. Destrovef). of excuses for taking which is commanded by Capt for the last four hours the men plenty Ptirtiand. I'orcign Service. Wasp. ': It at Portsmouth. General Service CAVALIER 14 at lesser risk: thereby fI)esttoer).

January AURORA (A/S Frigate).

July (Teniaaccepting ('ommiwsion (Phased). Home/East of Roberts, carries 18,000 ton s worked by the light of portable Gibraltar. (tome Sea Service. Trials give date). i'ean.sfer to h Frigate 0I.c B.fuel Suez '(tome 'I/act of Suez. U.K. Base the possibility of more limited r can a las crew. To Reserve on completion of lamps. The commendation sa,s: SSquadron. Home Sea Service. (C). , Port. Port-mouth. rclu (Under consideration). victory.

II CIIICHE.STER (A.11) Frigate).

AuftOt force. a earner, 'The Wizard's fire party did a CAPRICE (I)c%tro)er). November Including sup KENT FLI(;HT. February 10 at Foreign Service at R~h. for trials. Port Sen/cc. To This year the 160th anniverfirst-class job and by preventing plied with fuel for at least Port-land.

General Sen/cc Commission.

I/art of Escort Reserve on completion (Under conPhared). sary of the Battle of Trafalgar We.csex. month. the fire reaching the fuel tanks. squadron from 29th Escort Squadron, s.dcr,,t ion), FIFE (G H. Destroyer). February it will be celebrated on October 21, ARI/flht'Ss FLIGHT, Nosenther IS She s ill be equipped with 1 almost certainly saved the ship. date) iI'entatise at Glasgow.

General I.OCH FADS (Frigate), August at W14.

Air Station.

C',jWr~. battle and in remembering that Wessex helicopter for trams I commend Lieut.-Cdr. Jcffcris Service Commission. Home. East of Singapore. Foreign Service (Phases)).

Foreign Service (Exit of Suez). Warp. remember a Suez.

U.K. Base Port.

Portsmouth. we do more than (ant of Suez. 26th Lsc,urt Squadron. t.LANI)&FF. (AD Friiarc). Novcmfor his leadership and peronaI ferring stores at sea. At ill c SIAXTON (M11 Convcrtion).

February her iS .,t t)esonport, for tr,s.

We to pay, homage great victory.

2 at lksonport. Local Foreign moment she is working with :h C Pt.VMOI.iTH (A S Frigate). August at courage.' The Commendation is Uomnt,cs,iins January 13 for (tome Service the architect of that victor: to (Far East).

6th MIS Squadron.

I'ontsntoiuth.

Port Srsice.

L.R P. Sea Sets/cc Foreign Service front Home Fleet, l'.1 signed by Admiral Sir John ' but it is anticipate (I I. complement.

I,she will -. whose date ol saiiing (East of Suez). 26th the memory of one that as Frewen.

Cornmander-in'C'hicf KIELISTON (Mit Conversion). Fitting. go to the Fur F.IJRS'Al.i/S IA S Frigate). mid.Atigust Escort Squadron. (A). and sense of id. at chivalry Chatham.

Foreign Service at i',uteugn Service genius.

WOOI)I.ARK iSurscying Ship coolerSung.upirre. next scar.

Ilonbe Fleet. i Sliddle Fast). 9th MiS Squadron.

Fast of Stir,, 2(utlu Escort (Phased). duty has, through the ages, s/on). Nisentber IS at Chatham.

Senior Officer in October. (F).

Squadruun. (('(. (tome Sersice.

U.K. Base Port. made a greater impression than PI;'SEI.opl: (AS Frigate). March I at GLAMORGAN in 'i t)estroser). end. t)evonptirt. l)eso,ipm'tt.

Port Service.

L.R.P. General Sen. SIRIUS IA S Frigate). November 25 August. at Sc ii c.us'. cI Ionic perhaps any other Englishman. centpte nitvi I' a.st of at Portsmouth. for trials. lice Commission.

Two world wars have shown LONDON FLIGHT. M.,rch at Port.

Site,. I/K. Race (',int. I'uintsrnuututh.

Commix-5/05.5 April for Home Sea Service/ I.ind.

General Sc rs cc that the existence of the country, Ci'fluttti.s'.mm'n.

CAMBRIAN (I)eciroenI. August 25 at Foreign Service from date of sailing THE FINEST (I'a.st of Sue,(. 24th Escort Squadron.

Pont.sntiiii:h, General Service Comdepended upon officers and men RELENTLESS (AS Frigate). Starch mission tI'hased(. 29th )',cciirt (A). into at sea the 17 at General Service practice Densonport.

U.K. Base Port. Portsputting LEOPARD (A 'A Frigate). December 2 Squadron.

CommIssion (Phased). (iummeIW. mouth. at Portsmouth. for trial,. General MOTORING principles, ideas and standards tndies.'HomelW. Indies. 8th Frigate .Service (ommissisin February 8. (;URKHA ((-.,P. Frigate). September which Nelson instilled into the Squadron.

Tran.sferred from 29th Home' Fist of Suez/Home/East of at Rossth. (.ener.tt Service (scort Squadron. U.K. Base Port, Commit-won (Phased). Iluinte Middle Fast. minds and hearts of those who Suez. 50th Escort Squadron, U.K. t)esonport.

9th Frig.i!e Suttuadri'n, U.K. Base Base Pmt. Port.smouth, SYSTEM served with him.

KEf)LESTON Starch at NIJRTON (MIt ('onverston), DecemPert.

Ruislilt tB(.

Aden. Tossing Crew to United And Nelson did instil those MI1s1/R%'A FI.IcIrr. Scp:emher at ber 6 at Portsmouth. Home Sea SerKingdom. vice. 10 I ochinvar early February.

Portland I iureign Service Wa%p, qualities in all with whom he TARLTON (C.M.S.). March at Aden.

FOR THE tnt M(.SI. Squadron, U.K. Bane PENElOPE (A'S Frigate). September came in contact. His men loved lossi.ig Crew to United Kingdom.

Port. Kossih ti'ent,itiuc date) at t)Csiuflport. Pert UNDAUNTED (.5/S End WOI.VFR1ON iC M 6 Frigate).

Sers Ice tic trials. ('umnimicsii'n date hard-bitten .S.).

December him-we read that Starch at Chatham. for triaLs. Comat I'ortsttt,uil,. Home Sea Service. uuncett.iiiu U, K. I(.u'.c Port, l)evuinROYAL seamen wept when they heard missions end M.,y. Captain (I'). 2nd To I oclt:ns.ir December I). 1965. lvi port ((1, ltie.ute .Sctiiadri,n. U.K. Base Port.'

515.51. Sqii,idri,n. U.K. Base Port, (;4t.A1ES (A S It/gate). September of his death-and far away ( lt,mtham, (C).

It Puutisnioiuth.

General Se,,ice Ross 29 at f conflict men from the scene STRIKER (L,S.T.). March at Aden.

SI 51.COI.SI (5 S Frigate). December Commission (Phased). Ituinrr Sled/ NAVY I'uurt Service (Middle East). Amphiand scomen paid their homage 22 at Rie.y:h Iliimc Sea Service.

Home Sled Capt. II)) 27th i.s.u.tt ('otis W.irfare (ontnrics:ons March 3 for Fishety Squadron.

(Under U.K. Ba-se Port, PotTs' Suimiadnumn. to him. They realised his worth. ins,dcr:it Protection Squadron. U.K. Use Port. ion.) nnoiuth. (C). without perhaps realising that I.XSI()t'iII (AS Frigate), Late Starch I. You can learn to drive, R.A.C.-l.A.M. instructors, ksswi(r.

NOTES: the term 'lb K. Base Port' 'it Riusih. Port Service. L.R.P. corn- means CI.ioPs'fR.5 (55 Frigate). Januarv 4 the at which a ship mis the genitic of Nelson had grown through the club. We have a high record of 'First-time' at t)esi'nnort )tome Sea Service!

Pen'ievt. scrotal!) be port to gmse lease and expected within him from a sense of t,INCOI.N (A 'I) Frigate). April at Success.

Foreirn Sets/ce from date of railing tetit.

Portsmouth. (f/act of Skier).

24th F_scott Squadron.

Putt'i Service.

L.R I', A, ratlugs are normgii detailed for dedication to his God, his 2. Special Low Hire-Purchase Charges for Club members, H.P. (.5). complement. o,ersear seer/ce about four months sovereign and his country.

PLOVER ((o.ts:al "I I.). BRONINCJAGUAR (A A Frigate), mid-April at ahead of commlstioullng dale, and for on new cars-6% older cars in proportion.

TON (SI it (onvcrcion) I.EWISTON Chatham.

Port Service. LEt'. lines home serske about Inn monibs ahead The following by (('.51 S.). tPros . and comp/ement. of commissioning dale. this b..!d be 3. are most when we Any make or year of vehicle supplied, including new cars. All Virgil apt WISEON (C.M.S.). January 5 at VARNION (C, M S.).

April at hnr.C in mind when peefenlng requiem. cars over ÂŁ300 have written guarantee. l'ottnntouih. To I ochinvar January ('halham, Foreign Service (Middle think of Nelsonto solnaleer In terse In a Particular ship.

Fa.ct). gill N S 1. home Se.. Service. tat M.C.M. Squadron.

Ships in which locally Entered Cocks ---While the r,ierc shall riot to 4. You can part exchange your present vehicle and still 'Din. We Squadron. U.K. Rare Pan. Rosyth, SIINERVA (A'S Frigate). end-April at Cooks (0) or S:cwatd.s are to ice (S).

SIONETON January 5 at Newcastle. (tome Sea Service! i/it .1-ca!:. borne in lieu of U.K. ratings are inwill settle any H.P. outstanding if required.

Portsntoiiih. in l.ochinvar between Foreign Service from date of galling. dicated as follows: (A)-All ('ookc IS).

IF/tilt' the .rhadotis shall niove '.ind 14. on completion of I/,ast of Sue,. 26th Escort Squadron.

Cooks (0) and Stewards. (R)-CookS 5.

Monthly Stock list will be sent to you-Home or Abroad. hut, the ,flt)i(litaifl valleys. ccitt. lime Sea Sen/ce. tat M.C.M. IA).

IS) other than one P.O. Cook (5). all The car you require is ready on your return home to drive Sq:i.iiirirt U.K. Base Port, Rosth.

I'sF_STON CM It). April at Chatham. ('outs (0) and all Stess.urds, I('(-Couiks While file sky shall feed the l'IloF.ID; S S Innate). January tO at Foreign Service (Middle East), 9th (01 and Stewards only. (I))-Cooks IS) away. Immediate insurance facilities. stars. (kncr.,i Service Commit' St S Squadron. tither than C.P.0. and P.O. all Cooks ((.rc Fast of Site, 'home East ROTHF..SAY 1.5 S Frigate). May at tO) and all Stewards. (l/)--t.eading 6.

Open an account to meet your requirements, and remember, Always shall lily honour and' 1 5::,, (apt. If)). 30th Escort I'iirtrmuiitth. Port Service. L.R P. ('ook.s IS) and S'ewards OOiY. (F)fur ?ia,fle and thy glory abide,'' 10%. extra on all cash saved, will be allowed towards the .Siidr.'i. I; K. tl.sce Port, Chatham. si'mp!ernetit.

Cooks IS) and Steward tin/y. purchase price of any new or used car.

7. Our representative visits Naval Establishments in the Portsmouth area. Telephone and we will call by appointment.

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A strange funnel marking

suppose the account on the front page 0f the September SlR,-I issue of the 'Navy News' will be the last of the accounts written on the Queen's Review of the home fleet in the Clyde in August, and it is surprising to me that none of the correspondents or commentators made any reference to the unusual funnel marking carried by Black Ranger. I would very much have liked to Lave obtained a photograph, but by the time I could get into a good position we were out of range.

It would be interesting to know how the ship acquired an International School sign and was allowed to display this; any observations would be welcome.

I am sure they must be the envy SIR,-1 have been a reader of of many other ships for their 'Navy News' for some time ---1. E. PATTISON, original and would be grateful if you High Wycombc. would try and settle a discussion which has arisen regarding the (R.F'.A. Black Ranger. an oldest floating British warship. oiler. is normally based at PortIn a daily paper H.M.S. Fond. land and ships, during their royant is stated to be the oldest, work-up period at that base, but a Scottish paper gives H.M.S. use the Black Ranger for reUnicorn at Dundee. plenishisient training-schools Unicorn was stated to have the,,,. in oilier words, for that been laid down in 1794 and tin portant duty. The connection commissioned in 1824.-Yours, etc.. J. G. SWAN, Hull.

(By Editor.-The Foudroyant, now a holiday training ship in Ports,,,aut/, was dockyard, launched as Bombay. in 1817. as the Tri,,comalee. She is not wonder how many of 'tl.M.S.'.

Her name was SER-1 the old sailors' wives like changed to Foudro vans in. it is myself still have in their possesunderstood, in 1904. Nelson's sion the compass handkerchief.

Foudroyani. a 3rd rate 0/ 1798.

Mv late husband was viven his was sold in /892 and was when he joined the Royal Navy iliac/c in 1897 destroyed ofi pool at the age of 15 and has just rewhile being sowed to the Clyde. cently passed away at the age of ILi%JS. Unicorn, a 5th rate 079. /824, has beets at Dundee since He has always been proud of 1873. On October 13. 1962. site was moved front Earl Grey the Service in spite of the poor Dock to Canaperdown Dock, pay the sailor had in those days. her first ,,,ove for 89 years.

My allotment when we were married was £2 lOs. per month. the (Wit/s exception of H.M.S. Victory, Unicorn is the .and yet we were quite contented oldest vessel still in service with with our lot and expected noththe Roal Navy. but the oldest ing. They were the 'Old Navy's' wars/sip afloat is the Foudroydays and hungry days. (stat,] I am now 72 and still a very

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Letters to the Editor Hood's guns

following informaSMR,-The tion may be of interest to Mr. R. Luniley and your other readers. H.M.S. hood had the 5.5-in, guns taken out of her, as Mr. l'ilburn says. and these were replaced with high-angle 4 in., giving a total of 14 4-In. guns.

'Ibis alteration took place at the times and places Mr. Tilburn quotes.

I can find no record of the Hood ever mounting any of Chester's 5.5-in, guns, and. certainly the gun Boy Cornwell served has been on display at the Imperial War Museum since March 16, 1928. so I think Mr. Tilburn is mistaken on this point.

The mounted at guns Torshavn are almost sure to have been in Hood at sometime or another-Yours. etc., A. BANFILL. High Wscomhe. subject of the 5.5 in.

THE guns of H.M.S. Hood has aroused more interest than any other subject raised in these columns, and extracts from some of the many letters received are given below.

Mr. C. E. Robinson. of Peter' lee, Co. Durham. states that a few weeks after Hood commissioned in June. 1939, two guns, P.2 and S.2 were replaced, having been taken off sometimes before In commissioning.

March. 1940. these same two guns were once again removed to make way for new type antiaircraft guns. Mr. Robinson. who was the trainer of P.2. and who left Hood in June, 1940. states that there were five of these new-type guns-four were placed on the boat deck level

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Mr. J 1. Beale, of Canvey Island. who served in the Hood from September, 1936, to May 7, 1941. says that if his memory serves him right the 5.5 in. guns were removed early in 1940 in Gladstone. Dock, Liverpool, prior to the battle cruiser joining up-with Force H at Gibraltar.

Mr. Anthony Preston, of London, says that the 5.5 in. gun was supplied initially for the two cruisers Birkcnhcad and Chester, and II spares were mounted in Furious. Before her first trials Furious was turned into a carrier, but did not lose any 5.5 in. guns until her later reconstruction.

He goes on to say that Bitkcnhcad and Chester kept their guns until after the First World War, as did Furious. It is. therefore. most unlikely that their guns went to H.M.S. Hood.

He also states for the record that three ships mounted the 5.5 in, gun after 1921. viz.. Hood (12 guns). Furious (10) and Hermes (6).

Mr. D. G. Weldon, of Cutlercoats. North Shields. says that Hood's armament in June. 1939. was eight 15 in., ten 5.5 in., six 4 in. A.A. in single mounts and eight 4 in. A,A. in twin mounts, three eight-barrelled 2 pdr. pompoms. four four-barrelied 0,5 in. M.Gs, and four 3 pdrs. He says that on the first trials after the major refit at Portsmouth in June, 1939. the single 4 in. were retained, along with new twin mounts. Two extra (single) 4 in. replaced the forward pair of 5.5 in. guns.

Between June and August, says Mr. Weldon, all the .4 in, single guns were rcmoved.and the 5.5 in. guns replaced in their original positions,and in August.

1939; the ship had 12 5.5 in. and eight 4-in, twin mountings.

From photographs Mr.- We]don says that after the ship's refit at Devonporr in MarchMay. 1940. she appeared to have 14 4 in. in twin mountings. all the 5.5 in. guns having been removed and the forward positions were plated up.

[The Editor is etsdeavouri,s: to ascertain frost, Admiralt v records the exact situation regarding the Hoots 5.5 in. guts and how those as Thorslsav,: came to be there.]

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M.B.E R.N. The party saw the general layout and system of sorting mail for the three services. which is done by Sappers and members 01 the Women's Royal Army Corps, Postal Branch.

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mothers a n d sweethearts of 30,000 men and women serving overseas in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RN. Nursing Service, may send their menfolk a personal Christmas greeting. They may also select a tune w h i c h, together with the message, will be replayed on board the ship or unit on Christmas Day. The personal message will be recorded on tape at recording centres made available by Messrs. Currys Ltd., and special arrangements have been made for relatives and friends living in areas not covered by Currys 357 branches.

Electrical & Musical Industries are making available hundreds of records. A list of these will be sent to each applicant to select the tune of their choice.

The taped messages are sent to H.M.S. Collingwood for rerecording on to ships' tapes, and golden-voiced Wren disc jockeys will introduce the programme and insert the selected tunes.

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round Princes Alexandra to prevent her being mobbed by Japanese students as the Princess arrived to tour the British Exhibition in Tokyo. The officer in charge of the naval guard of honour ordered his men to break through the thousands of visitors and form a wan round the royal party. A naval officer said "I've never seen anything like it," as the surging crowd, mostly students in uniform, came within touching distance of the Princess. (Photo.-Keyslone Press Agency, Ltd., London.)

British sailors from the guided missile destroyer Il.,lS_ Devonshire foritted

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moved into the last of the new naval houses in RECENTI.Y Elgin is C.P.O. Larkin of 750 Squadron at Lossicmoulh. Mrs.

striving to cut down this wail g period and looks forward to ie

The house consists of a living/ dining room, kitchen, two large bedrooms and a bathroom and there is vent ]'he heating. t-h,.n i. almost - housewife's dream, but Mrs. Larkin pointed out the lack of cupboard space. and the lino floor, which marks easily. All the furniture and fittings are new. Upstairs there are large built-in wardrobes and the tasteful way the whole house has been decorated makes it a comfortable home.

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GARDEN TOO SMALL Mrs. Larkin said that the builders and painters had left everything in wonderful condition; in fact it was the first time she had moved into Naval quarters and not had to clean up after someone else. She ssas quite outspoken on this point and said "1 think we wives should get together and do something about people who 'leave a dirty house when they move."

C.P.O. Larkin's only criticism was that the garden was too small. There are some sho would not agree with him.

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The all-electric galleys and machines. which time-saving taken much hard have so dorike work from the shoulders of those in the present cookery and catering branches were an eye-opener to Mr. Young who reriieoibers the time when cooks had to do their own humping of

yegetables. meat, and so on. and event had to renew the worn-out lire-liars in the galle s of veeryear. i0 *STRAIGHT RUSH' In the ratings' dining hall \i r.

Young saw the men entering the server v for their mid-day meals and sitting down at small tables for a well-cooked, appetisinglv meal. The choices presented available aniatesi him for he

remenibered when the old 'straight rush,' or perhaps pea and salt soup pork were the order of the day. Mr. Young saw dishes of curry and rice. baked,

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and chipped duchess potatoes, two choices of lishi, scotch liver and eggs, bacon, or a choice of about four or live cold arid .i choice

meats and salads, f three sweets, and

was told that this is as an everyday arrangement.

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ground isas all gravel, and who.

I am sure. turned pale when the car in which he was travelling crossed the one-time 'holy of hohies.' joined the Royal Navy as an officers' servant on I, November 1898. His chest measurement was half an inch too small for entry in any other branch. but although he swears that he had not increased in chest

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He comes of seafaring stock, his great grandfather, grandfather and lather all served in the Royal Navy, arid his son did

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sits and Resolution. He told me of a hair-raising experience in the latter ship when she was severely disabled in the Irish Sea. In 1905 he was serving in the cruiser Edgar and while on leave from that ship he got marriedJanuary 24, 1905. Returning home after the wedding he found a telegram recalling him (Continued in column 3)

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The ('ornrnander - in - Chief Portsmouth. Admiral Sir Varyl BC-99. who presided, described the report as 'hopeful. lie felt that tile R.N.B.I. could do valuable work in many fields. '.01

(Continued front column 2) and the same day lie returned to Portsmouth to join the liii ogeri e and he did not see his is ic again for two years.

Other ships in ishich Mr. Young served were the Warrior (in this cruiser the first trials of general messing were carried out).

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AUDACIOUS SURVIVOR He was serving in Audacious when lie stink it the beginfling of the I- nt World War. King one of the last to leave the ship which blew up shortly afteris ards.

Mr. Young rejoiced at the present status of the naval cook--a far cry from his days siheii the members of the branch were referred to as generally 'Sloshies' - and he congratulated the cooks he Inlet isho have been so successful ill recent years in winning the highest awards in the cookery world at the various cookers' arid catering exhibitions, competing -against cooks of international repute.

This 85 - year - young Mr. Young felt that the many changes he saw were all to the good and reflected great credit on all those who have worked so hard through the years to improve the status of the naval man in general and the cookery bn.inch in part:ctij.i: -

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Over 2.000 visitors p~ts~ed

own need, is r no: f )rottLfl and the Senior Rates' Dining Hall was taken over by

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iii; new jetties at the Third Submarine Squadron base in the Gareloeh "ere the scene of much actisilv on September 13 when the depot ship. lI.'sI.S. Maidstone and the submarine lI.'sl.S. Forpoise were open to the public.

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A l'.O. Cook produced an egg and a ladle of frying fat and in four minutes proved that the deck was, iii fact, hot enough to fry the egg.

And II.\l.S, Brighton ads ises other ships attempting tho record to make note of the fact that tIi frying oil was cold Mien - cooking ii is started.

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Skill and Determination win manned Gallantry awards

WARDS for gallantry announced in issue. of the 'London A Gazette' at the end of August shuss that officers and men of the Royal Navy and Ro%aI Marines are made of the same stuff as their forefathers and in 'bush fires' as far apart as the Radian area ith skill and determinand Borneo are earning out their duties ation.

1 he \ I lit a ;y Medal has been - ieut. Douglas John Brand. to R.S.\I. Acting R.M., has been awarded the assarded Military Cross for bravery in Robert Will jam Smith of 43 With Commando. R.NI great the Radian area in the face of a and total disvery determined enemy. 'He he whole for his own safety was an inspiration to the regard of his Troop and it was entirely arranged the move forward and due to his good tactical fore- siting of the ntachine-gun seethis t ion.

Having completed sight, determined control and that the task, in full view of the enemy personal bravery, casualties were kept down to and tinder heavy tire, he moved around the two forward 1 roops, one man.' redistributing ammunition, enRADIO AERIAL SHOT couraging the men and assisting AWAY 1 roop Commanders and the Licut.

In the sante area Troop Sergeants.

Letchford.

Andrew Campbell Actions in the Indonesian conR.M.. was the Forward Air frontation have led to the Control Officer of a Group and, I).S.Cs.. an awards of two when warned to expect Hunter MItE., a B.E.M. and three reconair support, quickly Mentions in Despatches. noitred a position for his air panels. The only suitable place FISKERTON IN ACTION was the flat roof of a house The D.S.C. has been awarded which was swept by the enemy's to I .ieut. /Cdr. Christopher machine-gun and rifle fire. With David I'rentis. R.N.. the comcomplete disregard for his own officer of H.M.S. manding safety (his radio aerial 2 ft.

Fiskerton On November 16. above his head was shot away 1964, Fiskerton was on patrol twice). he remained in this posiwhen she encountered a stationtion coolly and calmly to direct On ary sampan. closing to 'It as the aircraft strike. the sampan made off entirely due to his bravery and at high speed, using twin outskill that the strike was successboard motors. Warning bursts ful and the enemy fire reduced from the Bren were tired and the by two-thirds.' He has been sampan made as if to come awarded the N1.B.E. alongside. but when close to the In command of the company Michael John ship, the occupants threw three was Major grenades, one of which landed Baiilcy. R.M., who is awarded on board. causing minor structhe M.B.E. His methodical tural damage, and made off planning led to the most effecagain. tive use of the men under his The sampan was engaged with command and 'without regard Brcn and Lanehester tire which for his own safety he deployed it returned with Sten guns. All the Company into a position from which it could contain the three occupants of the sampan were killed. There were no dissident tribesmen until the casualties iii I iskerton. arrival of the Hunter aircraft.'

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Siih-l.iciit. Peter S t c p h e n Blomelev, RN., was the officer of the watch in Fiskcrton and he a Bren and ma ini ned constant and accurate fire from the wings of the bridge.

'Despite the exposed and danger(1 us position. this young officer displayed great coolness under tire and helped terminate the action swiftls.' He was awarded the MBE. The BEM. was awarded to P.O. George Richardson. His ass ard was 'for his line example. initiative and aggressive spirit during the action of November 16, when he man lied a gun oil the wing of the bridge.'

Lieut. Keith Murray. RAN.. in of H. NI. A .S. Teal has been awarded the D.S.C. While Teal was on patrol an unlit small craft was detected.

On being illuminated the craft, a with two outboard sampan motors, began to take violent evasive action bill stopped when a burst of Bren was fired across its bows. The crew of three was arrested.

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INFILTRATORS CAPTURED In a further incident two small unlit craft were detected.

On closing they split, but Teal illuminated one of them. The craft opened fire and extinguished Teal's signal projector.

Fire was returned and the craft suddenly stopped. One Indonesian was killed, one seriously injured and one slightly injured.

Ammunition and weapons were found in the craft.

Capt. The Hon. David Peter Secley. RN.. commanding officer of H.M.S. Ajax and Captain ID) of the 24th Escort Squadron, is awarded a Mention in Despatches for initiative and resourcefulness when seven sampans were captured. In the sampans we're 22 heavily armed Indonesian infiltrators.

Lieut. Anthony Thomas Dunkerlev Brewster, RN.. pilot of (Continued in column 4)

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INVINCIBLE SURVIVOR DIES

Yet Brothers-in-Arms

%%*.tiger Maelcan Pralf. of MR.2(1 Arthur Street. Pentbroke Dock. a pensioner Chief \eolrl.iII of Signals, died recentl on his 79th birthday. \J r. l'ratt joined the Royal ss hcn he ss as I and, despite the hard conditions of the tosser deck in those eta'. S. was intensely proud (if the Service and would have nothing said against it. In the First World War tie %k its at the Dogger Bank a rid II cli guI a rid Bight actions. and at I uttand lie ssas one of six survivor', front H.M.S. invincible.

World During the Second War Mr. Pratt served at a of shore stations throughout the country.

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Mr. Pratt's shipshape garden and the mans examples of his skill in which mat-making decorate his home, reflect the he received in training the Royal Navy.

He is survived by his wife (see letter on page 31. son and 0 grandchildren and daughter. three great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt celebrated their golden edding four years ago.

(Continued from column 3) the Wasp from helicopter H.M.S. .Apas is Mentioned in for out reDespatchcs carrying connaissance patrols, both h' day and night, mostly well within the Indonesian-claimed 12mile limit, over shallow waters. where it ss ould have been difficult to take Ajax to recoser the pilot and observer, had he been forced to ditch.

Cdr. Peter William Buchanan, R.N.. the Far East Fleet Operations Officer, is also awarded a Mention in Despatches for 'his outstanding contribution to the Etir East Fleet and particularly to anti-Indonesian operations.'

Commodore II. I). Ellis, Chief of Staff to the Allied Commanderin-Chief Channel, as recently visited at the N.A.T.O. Headquarters in Fort Southwick by his two sons, Lieut. Peter Ellis, R.N., now serving as an Observer in 801 (Buccaneer) Squadron at R.N. Air Station, Lossiemouth, who has recently returned from the far East and Sub-Lieut. Christopher Ellis, R.N.R., of the Tay Division. Royal Ni' I Reserve, who was d&ng his annual training in R,N. Barracks, Portsmouth. Their home is in Bishop's Waltham and the photograph was taken on the first occasion of their meeting as Naval Officers

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Admiral Sir Desmoad Dreyer, C.B.E.. D.S.C.., has been First and appointed Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to the Queen in succession to Admiral Sir Wilfrid Woods.

O.B.E, K.C.B., D.S.O. and Bar. Rear-Admiral (Acting ViceAdmiral) 3. M. D. Cray, C.B., O.8.E., the present Commanderin-Chief, South Atlantic and South America Station, was promoted to Vice-Admiral to date September 28, 1965. He entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in 1926 and at the outbreak of the Second World War was she Gunnery Officer of Il-MS. Hermes. He served subsequently in the cruiser H.M.S. Spartan and other appointments included Bombardment Liaison Officer at Anio and with the 8th Army, staff in the appointments Medilerrancan, Gunnery. Offlccr, H.MS. Duke of York. Naval Attache, Tokio, on the Staff of the Commander United States Naval Forces in the Far East during the Korean War, H.M.S. Swiftsure and becoming Director of Naval Ordnance at Admiral in 1953. He became Captain 7th Frigate Squadron and commanded H.M.S. Lynx in 1955. He also commanded H.MS. Victorious in 1960.

Rear-Admiral 3.0. C. Hayes, C.B_ O.B.E., has been promoted to Vice-Admiral to date September 29. Admiral Hayes entered the Navy in January, 1927. and at the outbreak of the Second World War he was servin H.M.S. Repulse, and escaped from the ship when she was sunk in the China Sea in 1941. Other war-time service was as Liaison Officer with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders during the final stages of the Battle of Malaya in 1942.

Arctic convoys to Russia and service in the Mediterranean.

Since the war he served on the staff of the Imperial Defence College. in HMS. Ocean, staff of Second Sea Lord, commanded H.M.S. Sparrow and H.M.S. St. Vincent. He was Deputy Director of Plans at the Admiralty for two-Snd-a-half years before be-

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coming Commodore, R.N. Barracks, Devonport. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral in July.

1962, and appointed Naval Secretary to the First Lord.

Since October. 1964. he has been Flag Officer Second in Command. Home Fleet.

Captain C. S. Ritchie, D.S.C., R.N., is to be promoted to RearAdmiral to date January 7.

1966, and will be appointed Hydrographer of the Navy

in succession to Rear-Admiral the E 0. Irving. to takeOBE, effect in

appointment January. Capt. Ritchie ias been in the Surveying Service since he joined the coal-burning ship.

H.M.S. Herald, in 1937. then employed in the South China Sea, and continued on surveyn throughout the war.

Lduties attachéd.lothé Eighth Army for 18 months in North Africa and Italy to survey, the various damaged ports and harbours. It was during these operations that he was awarded the D..C. On 1)-Day he sailed for Normandy in H.M.S. Scott. which was employed on surveys for the establishment of Mulberry Harbours and later in surveying the damaged harbours of north-west Europe. 1 194951 he commanded H.M.S. Challenger and after three years on loan to the Royal New Zealand Navy, in command of their Hydrographic Department. and command of H.M.N2.S. Lachian. he has twice served as Assistant Hydrographer and has commanded both H.M.S. Dalrymple and H.M.S. Vidal.

Captain It C. Raper, A.D.C, RN., Chief Staff Officer (Technical) and Captain of the Portland Naval Base, is to be promoted to Rear-Admiral to date January 7, 1966, and will be Director appointed of Marine Engineering in February in succession to Rear-Admiral H. 0. H. Tracey, C.B.. DS.C. In 1942 he was Mentioned in Despatches for services 'in face of relentless attacks by the enemy.' and for distinguished work in the same year he was granted six months additional

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Captain A.. T. F. G. Griffin.

RN., is to be Naval Secretary in succession to Rear-Admiral W. D. O'Brien, DS.C., the appointment to take effect in January, 1966. Capt. Griffin is to be promoted to RearAdmiral to date January 7, 1966. He entered the R.N. College, Dartmouth, in 1934. and during the war served in H.M.S. Gloucester. taking part in the Battle of Calabria. H.M.S. Fury, taking part in Malta and Russian convoys and being Mentioned in Despatches, Il-MS. Implacable, when he was in action off Norway. and H.MS. Empress, again being Mentioned in Despatches for actions off Malaya. Promoted to Commander in December. 1951. and was at Suez in H.MS. Eagle in November. 1956. Appointments in Admiralty, the and again in Admiralty followed. He has been in command of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Ark since Royal January, 1964.

Rear-Admiral W. D. O'Brien, D,S.C., has been appointed Flag Office Aircraft Carriers in succession to Rear-Admiral H. R. B. Janvrin, C.B., the appointment to take effect in February, 1966.

He entered the RN. College, Dartmouth. in 1930 and was promoted to Commander in 1949. In 1953 he commanded H.M.S. Ceylon and was promoted to Captain in June, 1955. soon afterwards becoming Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer Flotillas. Mediterranean. Alter being Chief Staff Officer to Flag Officer. Malta, and Captain ID), 8th Destroyer Squadron, he commanded H.M.S. Hermes from November, 1961, until 1964, when he was promoted to Rear-Admiral and appointed Naval Secretary, Major Robert Adalr Campbell, RJ.t. and Second Lieutenant Christopher John Walter Ledger, R.M., have received the Queen's Commendation for brave conduct during operations in (he Radfan/Major Campbell. now servntat Deal, through resolute and skilled planning of operations ensured the destruction of large ammunition stores and casualties to the enemy. His realistic precautions and extreme steadiness under difficult conditions did much to reduce his own casualties and his actions were an inspiration and example to his company. Second Lieutenant Ledger, still serving with 45 Commando, Royal Marines, in Aden, was in charge of a patrol in the Radfan which was subjected to heavy and suustained fire. His conduct and military skill were of a high order, and his determined efforts to ensure the successful air evacuation of his seriously wounded Marines to hospital in this critical situation certainly saved, their lives.

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Lieut. R. E. Smith, R.N., Lieut. H. 1. II. Adiiiis, k.N. and Ch. A.F. R. Kentsbeer, whose courage, skill and endurance resulted in the rescue of two canoeists last August

'Chopper-men' effect night rescue in bad weather AWARDS FOR COURAGE

WESSEX helicopter crew of two pilots and a crewman from A 707 Naval Air Squadron, Culdrose, who rescued two canoeists in bad weather on the night of August 18-19, have been awarded an M.B.E. and two Queen's Commendations.

The MB.E. is awarded to only intermittent moonlight and Lieut. Richard Edward Smith, with a radio altimeter that had of Chy-an-Garth, Church I poor presentation of heights Road, Mawnan Smith, Cornbelow 50-ft., Lieut. Smith and wall, the pilot of a helicopter his crew located three canoes in distress and marked their posiexercising with the 22nd Special Air Service at Castlemartin, tion, which was four miles off

recover--R-N. which had launched a canoe team.

The weather deteriorated and it was decided to recall the team, In turbulent conditions, with

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in their gardens, and the- other a ceremonial weapon. These were presented in Suva in December,

1963, to H.M.S. Cook, another survey ship, before she returned to Britain.

Cdr. F. W. Hunt, LN., who at that time commanded Cook, gave an undertaking when accepting the clubs on behalf of the Hydrographer, that they would be held in trust until they could be embarked in another survey ship working in the area.

The two clubs, which have been in London, have now been sent back to the Far East and embarked in Dampier (Cdr. M. J. Baker, R.N.), which hopes to spend Christmas-at Fiji during ten months' work in the Pacific.

the coast of South Wales.

Despite poor visibility, the failure of the aircraft' starboard generator and the fact that the aircraft was not properly equipped for, nor are the commando crew trained in, operas avus, 1. cut.

Smith decided to attempt at least one reéoveiy of canoeist.

Qne canoeist was winched to safet' and after taking him back to the Special Air Service Camp, Lieut. Smith and 'his crew returned and winched another man to safety despite worsening weather conditions and the poor state of the survivor. At the same time Tenby lifeboat was y

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Warspite, the Royal Navy's third nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine (the others Rare are Dreadnought and Valiant), was launched front the Barrow-in-Furness yard of Messrs. Vickers.

Ltd.. on September 25. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs. Mary Wilson. wife of the Prime Minister. The religious ceremony ssas conducted by the Rev. P. .1. F. Sniythe, LL.B., vicar

British design. Itprovided owes muchby theto theUnitedinformation reactor States. will be Refuelling necessary atofonlythe

very long intervals and.. being fitted with the latest ar-conditioning and purification equipment, the submarine will be able to undertake patrols of long endurance at high underwater speeds, if necessary, saying submerged without recourse to air from the service.

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Separate messes for senior and junior. ratings are provided on either side of the large modern galley from which meals will be served on a cafetaria system.

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it was discovered that after sitting their final examinations WHEN for sub-lieutenants six midshipman front the Commando Ship H.M.S. Albion would have virtually nothing to do for three weeks as the ship was in port, Capt. 3. H. Adams, R.N., the commanding officer of .tlbion. arranged for the midshipmen to spend a fortnight with the 3rd Rn. Royal Australian Regiment in the Rau area of Sarawak's First Division. day after the cxaminawith the soldiers. equal terms * - The ; ';As 1 i : 41 All ss x agree11 t 1. at t 1~ c two t ons t ic in pmen were own in an R.A.F. aircraft from weeks they had spent in the hot.

Singapore to Ktiching, the steaming jungle of Sarawak had capital of Sarawak. and from given them a far greater apprewent ciation of the hardships and there by road to the Australian battalion's headdifficulties that the infantryman has to contend with in this quarters. Here they were split troubled part of the world. into three groups of two and. dressed ill jungle green with Midshipman David Evans, of Swansea. said: "After the airwebbing and rifles, taken by R.A.F. helicopters to the almost board conditioning on ship. inaccessible forward posts close initially it was a bit of a shock to file Indonesian border. to live rough, but we settled down The young naval officers lived to the pretty quickly soldier's life in the jungle. To as ordinary soldiers at fortresscd our surprise the food was good camps near the border and also and we were all impressed by went out oil operational patrols the friendship and comradeship in an area which has seen several incursions by Indonesian of theAList ralians." terrorists. They were under the SLEPT IN OPEN charge of file most junior After a few days getting used N.C.O.s., and slept and ate on

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to the tropical conditions, the it werc taken out on nidshipnlcn operational patrols lasting from two to live days. They had to clamber through thick, dense jungle, sleep in the open and ever be on the alert for signs of terrorists.

Evans stated: Midshipman "The first day on patrol was tough, particularly the great concentration required. There were no contacts with the enemy -thank goodness-and we got back to our camps in good shape, although very dirty. sweaty and with growths of beard.'

Another midshipman.

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The Warspite. which is of allbeen given to the decoration and of Battle Honours ranging from British construction, has a Cadiz (t596) to Biscay (1944)furnishing of the living quarters and to the recreational facilities 25 in all. The sixth Warspite. a length of 285 feet and a beam of 33 feet. 11cr primary role is as a which will include cinema battleship of 30.600 tons, with submarine hunter-killer, for equipment, an extensive library eight IS-inch and eight (originwhich purpose she will be and tape recordings, all features ally she had 12) 6-inch guns. which will help to offt the was damaged at Jutland. During equipped with the latest dedetec' velopments in underwater the Second World War she monotony of prolonged under1" lion and weapons. She is not water voyages, made an attack on German craft fitted for Polaris missiles. She at Narvik. She saw service in MANY BATTLE HONOURS will be fitted with an inertial the Mediterranean and was at The new \Varspitc will be the navigation system and a means Matapan. Sicily and Salerno. of measuring her depth below seventh to bear the name in the Sold for scrap in 1947 she went ice.

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H.M.S. Chichester (Cdr. H. B. Since leaving Plymouth on Parker, R.N.). Also during the February 16 this year, H.M.S. passage two other ships of the Plymouth has steamed 42.000 Squadron, H.M.S. Blackpool miles and spent well over 2,000 (Capt. D. D. Knight, D.S.C., hours at sea. She has visited R.N.) and H.M.S. Londonderry (Cdr. W. J. Soames, R.N.), were many ports including Gibraltar.

Malta, Aden, Can, Singapore, met going the other way on Bankok, Frctheir way to the Far East.

Hong Kong, mantle and Geraldion, Western At the end of October, the Australia. and has exercised sixth member of the Squadron, with warships of the Australian.

H.M.S. Relentless (Capt. A. G. New Zealand, American and \Vatson, R.N.), will join the Thailand Navies. She has played 'Home Leg' ships. an active part in the prevention After four months' service in of infiltration into Malaysia rethe Home Fleet, H.M.S. Plyfrom the mouth will return to the Far suIting Indonesian confrontation.

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NAVY MEN TAKE PART IN NIJMEGEN MARCHES

naval ratings from the Joint Services Trials Unit at BosFEVE combe Down took part recently in an unusually hard bit of marching, but P.O. Grayling, L.A. Poulton, L.Wtr. Pearman, N. A. Childs and R.E.M.(A) Gwilliam considered the experience well worth while.

Each year the Dutch Army the town by a band, past the series of plans a marches, saluting base, and to the finish back to Nijmegcn and Nit- for the individual and team megcn. 25 miles a day with II medals. to hours do the march. on four different routes. The first niarch WORLD-WIDE APPEAL is over rough roads, the second The five naval ratings, the one is a smooth route. The third first Royal Navy party to parmarch, on the third day, is the take in the marches, accornhardest, over seven hills, and panicd an R.A.F. contingent. on the last day the trip is a They spent three days before smooth one. the marches and three days On the last day the various afterwards with the R.A.F. in contingents form up outside the Germany. but for the four days' town of Nijmegcn to be led into marching they were fed and accommodated b' tile Dutch as was done Army, for thousands of servicemen and civilians from all over the world, The Israelis sent a team of their 'Essence' women, the Americans and Canadians put on big shows and the Germans were there for the first time.

Nijniegcn is only a few miles from Arnheni and the locals have a great regard for the English and the first visit of the Royal Navy was much appreciated.

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ha been te..ci,ed CONt'IRMATtON that the foIlong tt.isc been adanced to Chief I'city Oflicer or Chief Anificer rate: To Chief Petty Officer IX 646222 V. A. G..Sni,b. IX 887275 t). A. Dennison. IX 823980 R. C. Mull.,. IX 646322 C. A. Giant. IX 661071 (3. C. R. Plumb: IX 760319 I). B. P. Lardncr.

To Chief SaUmaker IX 712570 R. E. C. Smith.

To MaOer'2t.Armi MX 581324 C. F,. Anihury. MX $35992 M. G. Whale. MX 690.348 M. W. MX 891724, A. F,. Jaknon, To Chief Petty Officer Writer MX 845109 D. Dunkley.

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Accountant (St MX 854670 3. N. }tl,ip. MX 860210 \V. B. A, Archer.

To Chief Petty Officer Cook IS) MX 877998 0. (3. H.urr. MX 876931 t), A. Clark.

To Chief Petty Officer Ste.ard LX 809161 1). S. Belt.

To Acting Chief Engineroont Artificer M 929658 D. r. F. So,uihcrnln.

MX 887872 0. M. 3. So,l!e. MX 902645 G. 1'. Cotter, M 933571 iS. White.

MX 855938 B. 3. (3. Pelleit. SIX $03708 0. A. Rawlr, MX $42944 A. C. L. Smyty, MX 913994 B. ('. Suuode,s.

St 982043 3. C. Athley 51 "253)27 51. 3.

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To Chief Shlp,i right Artificer TO Acting Chief Control Artificer 1W) SIX 887729 St. Rut,io,u. 51 933812 C. R. iSadc. St 943624 I'. iS. Wiltcrton.

To Acting Chief Electrical Artificer MX 766797 0, 3. D,on. MX $88912 R. Ainawonh. SIX 833451 N. A. Cha noon.

To Chief Electrician MX 852826 F,. C, Ahery.

To Acting Chief Radio Electrical Artificer 51 933674 A. F. Jerome. SIX 885654 0. K. Allen, St 933880 St. I'. McCituhy, 51 928796 iS. 3. McCrc.u,h.

To Acting Chief Radio Electrical Mechantrian MX $93443 P. V. Kerrison.

To Chief Radio Electrician SIX $62994 W. Co,,e. MX 915231 (3. iS. 1.in.stead.

To Chief Radio Superb kor IX 6715323, L. French.

To Chief Counmunicatlon 'a roman IX 865031 iS. Ct,arlc.

To Acting Chief Aircraft Artificer (AE) L/FX 670206 i.. iS. ilirine.

To Acting Chief Aircraft Arlificer tO) LIVX 670079 iS. .1. C.r.iestock.

To Chief Air Fitter (AE) L117X 845982 1Beech. 1. 'FX 885319 iS. F. Farnden. L/FX 578(ut7 I). K. A. Spurk,.

10 Chief Airman (Aft) LIFX $52350 A. i. \V;,rrcn.

To Acting Chief Electrical Artificer (AiR) 1./IX 669862 0. t.uinn.

To Chief Electrician (A BR) i/OX 892750 I'. W. Cairns, 1/OX 86277 11.

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A late start

JT was to have been a lovely i party; it still ".is, but it started one and a half hours late.

On 28. when September H.M.S. Eastbourne was visiting its namesake town, tile Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Mrs. K. Underhay, and 60 guests, the

ship arranged a cocktail party.

The guests were to have joined an M.F.V. for the passage to

the frigate, but as this, on a previous trip, has slightly damaged the pier, the pier master asked that the M.F.V. should not go alongside again.

So a 30-ft. motor whaler was used to transfer the guests from the pier to the M.F.V., but unthe fishing vessel fortunately was hard aground on a boulder bank, and despite the efforts of the whaler

to tow her off, she remained fast and the guests had to take the slower whaler to the ship. Hence the one and a half hours' delay. .

NAVY

October, 1965

NEWS

H.M.S. Taciturn has a working holiday in New Zealand Submarine Taciturn P. D. Hurford, R.N.) returned to Sydney recer lv after a five-week working holiday in New Zealand. Last car she crossed the Tiisman Sea in company ssiih N.M. Submarines Trump and Tabard. but this year he was on her own. which the The hard work R.N.Z. Navy and R.N.Z. Air Force rightly expect during the infrequent submarine visits to New Zealand did not preclude a fair amount of hard play as well.

Four weeks of exercises with 1I.S1.N.Z. Ships Otago and Taranaki and R.N.Z.A.F. Sunderlands culminated in a threedays 'war,' during which the odds against the submarine winning were lengthened by the participation of two U.S. Navy Orions.

Between the exercises Taciturn found time to spend three week-ends in Auckland. one in Tauranga and, finally, en route for Sydney. one in Whangcrei.

The traditional New Zealand hospitality fully lived up to its occasions reputation and on there were more invitations than hands available. These were all the more appreciated in view of the archaic closing time of 6 p.m.

The Navy League in Auckland and Tauranga arranged parties for both officers and H.41 . (l.ieut.-Cdr.

FRIGATE SAVES FOURTEEN Betsy wasof WHEN WHEN Hurricane in the Gulf Mexico a small vessel on the ay from South Caicos to Nassau foundered and those on board took to the boats.

After being tossed about for 14 hours the 11 men and three women in two lifeboats were picked up by the frigate tINS. Relentless.

Jn ttrnoriam Albert Ernest Hanger, Master-at-Arms, 755328. H.M.S. C/MX. President.

Died May 21. 1965.

Leslie Cairns.

Able Seaman.

H.M.S. D/JX.852232.

Shavington. Died July 16, 1965.

Terrance William Stanhope Notter. Petty Officer Mechanic, Engineering P/KX.925032.

H.M.S. Died 20, Victory.

July 1965.

Roy Ipton Styles. Ordinary Seaman. P/075769. H.M.S. Corunna. Died August 3, 1965.

Instructor Lieut.-Cdr. Alan 1) u x b u r y Littlewood, B.Sc., R.N. H.M.S. Excel27, lent.

Died August 1965.

William Robert Raymond.

1st Ordnance Artificer, Class.

D/MX.8877l8.

Died 11.M.S. Orion.

August 28. 1965.

Allen Lieut.-Cdr. Wallace Beak Bland. RN. H.M.S. Mercury. Died August 30, 1965.

Capt. John Anthony Savill, Royal Marines. R.M. Barracks, Eastney.

Died September 5, 1965.

Engineer Sub-Lieut. Bobby Walter Charles Crispin, R.N. H.M.S. Victory.

Died September 8, 1965.

Lieut. Andrew Philip Ray. ment. R.N. H.M.S. Eagle.

Died September 8, 1965.

Sub-Lieu(.

Raymond Mat. thews, R.N. H.M.S. Eagle.

Died September 8, 1965.

Andrew Acting Sub-Lieut.

Arthur Bromley, R.N. H.M.S. Thunderer. D I e d September Il, 1965.

men, and also ran a hoc trip from la LI ra nga to Rotor tia to view the mudpools and geysers. ss hich were ssell worth seeing.

TASMAN TRUE TO FORM The Tasman Sea ran true to form. The submarine "its 24 hours late in arriving, having or ss eather had to dive tss ice reasons. In contrast, the trip hack as incredibly smooth. and it was possible to open one of the escape hatches and allow hands on to the forward casing --possibly a record for a subma rifle crossing t he Fasma n.

Back at Sydney it was 'nose to the grindstone with a vengeance. Taciturn, her 21st birthday but weeks assay, finds herself the only 'running' submarine in the Fourth Submarine Division for the next few months. So, bearing her age gracefully. ;lie enters her last year of service and, according to the Galley, there is even the prospect of a paying-off run tT. o alliti. Even Galley buzzes come true ... sometimes.

THE FINAL CHAPTER

little village of Brinkley, THE a few miles south of Newmarket, and about a dozen miles from Cambridge. miles from the nearest sea, is the proud possessor of a ship's ensign and

ship's bell from the coastal minesweeper H.M.S. Brinkley, so

named after the village.

II.M.S. Brinkley is to be scrapped but during its life it kept 'up an association with the which was much village appreciated on both sides. About once a year a party from he ship visited the village and were entertained.

Recently, the ship's bell. suitably 'hitifed up' by Vickers of Wyke Regis,....as handed over to the village community and now occupies a prominent position in the village hail. The presentation was made by Lieut.-Cdr. 1. A. Cobbold. RN.. a previous commanding officer of the ship, and who is now serving in H.M.S. Osprey.

The ensign now hangs in the church of St. Mary and "ill recall for generations the happy association of the little ship with the little village.

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WITH ALBION IN THE FAR EAST

carrying out the movement of Australian troops from Al"TER Sarassak to the Malacca area, as reported in the September issue of 'Navy News.' H.M.S. Albion returned to the Borneo coast, pausing at Pulau Tioman for an afternoon, to land swimming parties. Off Sibu 848 Squadron 'B' Flight was sent ashore while 'D' Flight was re-embarked after three months ashore. 'B' Flight is C. de S. Atkin, R.N.. and 'D' Flight by Lieut. commanded by 3.5, Kelly. R.N. young pilots, in an accident late u During the first week on the second day of the visit.

August there was an informal He was buried at sea en route visit to Jesselton. Sabah. where 01) Sunday, a great deal of hospitality was for Singapore August 8. extended to the ship. Many The commando ship entered sports matches were played Singapore Naval Base for a against local teams, most of self maintenance period on which were won by Albion. A match against an All-Sabah August 10. and then began a of sporting soccer team gave the ship's lean) large. number both activties, inter-departone of its more memorable vie' mental and outside against tories, teams. Highlights were the interOn the second day of the visit Sailing Regatta to Jesselton Albion threw a department (won by the combined Air and party for 150 children: over 400 Air Engineering lean)), and the appeared. However, the ship's Swimming Gala which was won company coped admirably with by the Seamen. (848 Squadron the influx. (It seems that the hot came a very close second.) word on Albion's parties must have been passed by the children Another feature of this period was the first performance of the at Labuan!) concert party, before the A 10 0p s company. on ugust I 7.

DEATH OF A PILOT on

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The visit was marred by the tragic death of Act. Sub.-Licut.

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R.N., one of 848 Squadron's

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ASHANTI RETURNS HOME Night-long struggle with fifty-ton tow

ASIIANTI ((dr. 3. A. Thackssell, R.N.), first of the H.M.S. I nbal' Class general-purpose frigates, returned to I)evonport on September 21 front a year abroad on the Middle Fast Station.

She will recomn,ission on October 21 for further service abroad in 1966. and in the meantime will give leave to the present ship's company and start a short refit. assistance, while the frigate A rest for the 16 officers and stood by throughout the night.

251) men, and for the ship herOn April the desolate and reself, is well merited. During the mote Kuria Murias Islands. off last 12 months the ship h spent the south coast of Muscat, were 150 days at sea and steamed visited. The 70 inhabitants were over 50,000 miles. A large progiven medical and dental treatportion of this time has been ment and supplies, while the spent in the Persian Gulf where ship's company explored the daily temperatures during the bleak but impressive mountains last three months have averaged and enjoyed the bathing. over 11)0 degrees F. and where the sailor's usual relaxing 'run VISITS AWAY FROM GULF ashore' is virtually non-existent.

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Admiral P. N. Howes. D.S.C Other unusual (asks have for visits to the Seychelles and been undertaken, In March the Dar Es Salaam. The latter was was sailed at short notice the first courtesy visit to Tanship from Bahrain to retrieve the zania for some time and was unmanned Cable Bank light notable for the great friendvessel which had broken adrift liness shown to those on board. from its moorings in the middle During the ship's visit to of the Persian Gulf. After a Mombasa in May the rugger and soccer teams and their suphigh-speed passage the tinwieldy 50-ft. long hulk was porters visited Nairobi for a successfully taken in tow for four-day tour. Regrettably no Bahrain, but not without an matches were won, but this can in seas. all-night struggle be ascribed to the incredibly rough Also in March Ashanti went generous hospitality received to the assistance of the B.P. from the local clubs, lack of tanker British Queen which had practice on grass pitches after a serious fire in the after accomseven months of sand, and that modation section. A fire party hardy perennial-the altitude. was put aboard to provide But the ship's company has C-

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more often than not been forced to make its own amusements. particularly while on patrol. The quarterdeck was renamed the playdeck and either a shooting range or a swimming pool has been rigged with, in the evening sometimes. a beer bar. The favourite occupations remained. however, fishing, sun-bathing, reading or just plain oldfashioned sleeping, with littermess qui,ies to ss hUe away the evenings.

The ship's company have also raised over ÂŁ150 to provide a specially adapted slide and swing for the handichildren at the capped Spastics Society's Irton 11-all School, at Ilolmbrook, in Cumberland.

For the first time a helicopter has been embarked throughout the commission and the Vestland Wasp, operating from a small flight deck aft, has proved extremely useful as well as proficient in the main antisubmarine role. A high rate of activity has been maintained and the 500th deck landing was carried out in July. (See issue of 'Navy News.') The ship's flight is commanded by Licut, E. C. Ashton-Johnson.

RN. Most of the ship's company are now on leave and enjoying that well earned and longed-for pint of draught bitter.

Septem-ber Navy helped R.A.F.

Fleet Air Arm acrobatic TIll: team of Hunter aircraft, the 'Rough Diamonds,' helped the Royal Air Force with the Battle of Britain Day (September 18) celebrations at Saint Athan's airfield near Cardiff and Saint Mawgan airfield, North Cornwall.

The team is led by Lieut. Cdr. David 'Dee Dec.' DunbarDempsey. RN., 32, who lives with his wife and four children at Dinas Cross, Pembs.

Six sears after he joined the Royal Navy as a rating. 'Dee Dee' was promoted to sublieutenant and he became a pilot in 1954. Since then he has (town Sea Hawks and Sea Vixens. Like all the members of the team he is a flying instructor with the Naval Advanced Flying Training Unit stationed at the Naval Air Station. Brawdy, Also demonstrating at St. Athan's was one of Brawdy's search and rescue helicopters.

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Nautical Training Corps. Tea was squeezed in at the St. Albans football club.

Taken all in all this was a highly exhausting and exhilarating visit, which will certainly be remembered by representatives of both H.M.S. Verulam and the City of St. Albans for a long time to come.

members of the ship's company of H.M.S. FORTY-THREE Verulam (Lieut.-Cdr. D. F. Walls, R.N.) had quite a job in mid-September trying to settle down after two action-packed nights and one day as guests of the Rural District and City Councils of St. Albans.

The party left Devonport, where the ship was undergoing a refit, by coach at noon on September 15 and on arrival t 9 p.m. were met by the representatives of the councils at Batchwood Hall, a fine converted country house on the outskirts of the city.

A most welcome reception had been arranged at Batchwood and it was not until well midnight that the party retired to the comfortable quarters provided for them by the Hertfordshire Institute of Agriculture, to prepare for a day of sporting contest on the Thursday.

This day of closely fought sporting events resulted in wins for the ship at cricket, golf and tennis, while St. Albans displayed their supremacy at putting and entertaining, in the l.icut.-Cdr. Watts presents a ship's lifebelt to T.S. Verulam, form of a civic luncheon and the Sea Cadet headquarters at St. Albans buffet dance in the evening.

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The ingredients for this affair were: 25 lb. raisins; 40 lb. currants; 40 lb. sultanas: 9 dozen eggs: 63 pints fresh milk; 21 lb. flour; 40 lb. breadcrumbs: 16 lb. mixed peel; 0 lb. ground almonds; 2 lb. mixed spice; 23 lb. suet; 26 lb. sugar; 25 lemons; 20 oranges; 3 lb. apples: 12 tins milk; 10 bottles Stout and 7 pints of ruin.

The commanding officer of hI.M.S. Caledonia. Capt K. I. Douglas-Morris. RN., took part in the stirring ceremony.

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MADE 165 SORTIES AND LAID OVER 15,000 MINES BUT WAS , NEVER TOUCHED Owen pays , H.M.S. off into Reserve

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Pl~r (I.ieut.-Cdr. S. R. Honour. ',%1.B.E.. R. H.111.S. com.coastal minelayer. celebrated her 28th continuous year ill . . . . mission on September 27. She is believed to he the second oldest O!%en: the Da,iipter cIais survey ship. :i iiiudufled frigate acIie ship in the Royal Navy, (II.M.S. Protector sa commissioned } re!urned On the Bay class, to I)e%onport Septuibcr 29 to pay sonic nine months before Plover). and the last .iiriing ship of o If finally. after 16 years .er'.,cv %Ith the Royal ay in the Survey on her the Portsmouth Squadron. searing the Hampshire Rose Service. record in the Royal funnel. Certainly. she holds the present Nasy.

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Seychelles and where she was on exercise. but privateers pirates.

195') the ship was hack in the She as very much in the *s achieved the tact of being in a foreign standing success when she Persian Gull. port did not inhibit the ships by the first ship to he built and public eye in 1960 After an extcnive modernisain live evacuated the population of named Plover for. company.

Built by Messrs. Denny Bros., months in ItO9. three French Iristan da Cunha, and again in tion in 1960 Ov.en embarked on Oceano1964 following the rebellion in an unprcccdcntcd was ()l Dumbarton.

Plover privateers. the Auropc. Hirondcllc and Saratin all struck their Zanzibar when she evacuated graphical Survey Cruise which launched by Lady Wake-Walker took her from Gibraltar to the the British community. flags after fierce engagements.

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'File present Plover is the but as laid up when hostilities barked. In 1961 she was fitted dared. engaged on the first of with some ;advanced (leophyeleventh warship of the Royal ceased.

She was completed in the her 165 sorties ;against 194') by H.M. Dockyard: Chatsical equipment and returned to Navy to bear the name. The In her remarkable enemy. :ts the Indian Ocean. where she first two ships were prizes capham. and commissioned career, Plover laid well over took in hand a combined prolured in 1652 and 1657 and reH.M.S. Owen. l5.(xx) mines in offensive and of named Plover. while the fifth 1949 to 1956 the ship From gramme Oceanographical defensive minefields. the work and coast surveying off was originally part of the East was in fully employed it is interesting to note that East Africa.

India Company. being bought of the Persian Gulf in survey the ship's motto is 'Do not H.M.S. Osscn's last by the Admiralty in 1842. with H.M.S. During touch mc.' Throughout the war conjunction commission she has been enThe earl Plovers were all Dalr mple. During this time hit and Plover was never wellrelatively small, fast, she also surveyed most of the gaged on Ocean Surveys off the suffered no casualties. She is coasts of on the south and east Morocco and Spain. ports currently engaged upon mineand has steamed 36.0(K) miles coasts of the Eastern Mediterand as a mineexercises laying and large stretches of and spent 232 dass at sea in the ranean. layer support ship. last 12 months. the ',tst of Cyprus.

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Commissioner for Canada all being built at Ch:utham, was High were Escort Squadron.

The court martial, which dian to Britain. commissioned }I.M.C.S. Ojihwa under the command of Capt. listed two days. we n into The second occasion on Sep(pronounced oh-jib-way). The iembcr _5 was the naming of R. H. Leir. Cl)., R.C.N. secret session' on a number of Officer of the new for the visit The occasions Commanding the evidence the second submarine. This, was "Occasions hcause involved secret m.tttLrs. named Onondaca by Mrs. P. - t-lellycr, wife of thus Hon. Paul Hellyer, the Canadian sl ini 51cr of National Defence, who also attended the ceremony.

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l~ric .511. Skelly, lion. Organiser of IIII.NI.S. CoventQ Old mR. Hands, ssill he glad to have information about the present wher abouts of the families or friends of any of the ship's cornpan mho lost their lives when Coventry was sunk off Tobruk in September. 1942. toria Cross-he first in the lie and his former shipmates Mediterranean, "bile serving in have arranged for a memorial Coventry. plaque to be placed in Coventry cathedral and it is to be unveiled on Saturday. October 23.

by Vice-Admiral ii. R. Law. CR ORE. D.S.C'., who was Officer.

Mrs. 1. Brookes. widow of Anion g the clergy the late Shipmate F. Bro okes, a the Coventry's Captain will be former Chairman of the Smethof Nlarines, the Rev. D. I I CV wick branch of the Royal Naval (. ton-Jones. D Association and member of the "W hope that the ceremony Birmingham branch of the Subat least one will he attended by marine Old Comrades' Associaof man relative or friend every tion wishes to thank both branwhose name is engraved on the ches for their kindness to her is 'But it and her son. Mrs. Brookes also plaque." says Skelly. not easy, after an interval of thanks the Mission to Seamen, 23 years, to trace their whereAvonmouth, for the arrange' ments that were made for Shipabouts. I shall be glad to have mate Brookes's ashes to be scatarty information at my home, 17 Avon Crescent, Stratfordtercd at sea. upon-Avon.

The organiser. have -already The Russian Naval Vessel been able to invite to the cereNikolai Zubov, an Oceanomon- relatives of the late Petty graphic research ship, visited the Officer John Stephton who was Pool of London for four days Vicfrom September 20. posthumously awarded the -

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the chairmen. SecreWHEN taries and treasurers of 15 branches of No. I Area of the Royal Nasal Association met at the Camberwell branch club on September 18, the idea was that it s as to be not so much a meeting but more an exchange of views.

It is always beneficial to learn what our opposite numbers have as problems and how they achieve their successes. 'I his was the object of the meetingwhich it is hoped to repeat every six months--and everyone who attended agreed that it was quite a Success.

One of the points raised, and stressed. was that delegates, both at Area and Conference level, should be men of the best quality, and not just anybody who was willing to do the job.

Another point discussed at some length was the lack of knowledge of the Association within the Service. These serving men are the life blood of the Association and its future, and publicity for the Association among service men was considered most important.

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The picture at Plymouth is one of progress Plymouth

the poor summer the PIs mouth branch of the Royal DFSPITF Nasal Association has had visitors frouti all parts including.

recently. Shipmate Ken 'Smiler' S iiionds and Shipmate Cooke from the Coventry branch.

-1. W. B. Shaw, RN (Rid.). the branch was represented at the No. 4 Area Rally at Beer Captain. R.N.R., has become a Vice-President. Membership by several shipmates. Shipma:e L Quinn acting as Standard figures are showing a heartening Bearer, with two Submariner increase, and at(ctidances at the Old Comrades' Association social functions held at the boatmates acting as escorts. One sscek-ends are very gratifying of (hem. Boa(mate Parsons, is to the organiscrs. one of the oldest submariners.

A coach load will be going a 1G. The was event from file PRiviouth branch to being young memorable one and ssell the Reunion at (lie Festival Hall. Will] the party will b the organised.

The Reverend David Sim. l'lvmouth music makers who Vicar of St. Aubvn's Church. ill be performing at the has now been installed as Reunion.

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the policy of holding their meetings in the far CON-11NUING corners of the Area, No, 3 Area of the Royal Naval Association held their latest meeting in the picturesque and historical tousn of Battle, and it was a great success.

The Area Chaplain, the Very Reverend J. F. Outram, MA..

Dean of Battle, opened the meeting with the Association prayer, and silence was observed in memory, o4 departed shipmates.

The delegates were welcomed

said that there had been inquirics regarding the possibility. of two more branches being opened in West Sussex.

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I have been more or less permanently on the sick list for the past four years, mostly in hospital for the last 12 months. and have now been told that I shall never be fit again. Life gets so boring tied to the house all the time and the sorting out of stamps helps me to relieve the monotony of sitting here for hours on end. I find it impossible to take up any occupation as I am so shaky.

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many years since news I.rwasis received of the activities

of the Guildford branch of the Royal Naval Association, but on September 17 there was s meeting of the West branches in the own.

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Epsom branch must take the credit for suggesting that there should be periodic meetings between small local the branches. but being more central Guildford became hosts.

Representatives from Epsom.

Farnham, Dorking, Woking and Addlestonc attended arid there was unbounded enthusiasm for the decision to hold quarterly meetings, with the centre at Guildford. each branch taking it in (urns to act as host.. It is hoped that social events can be organised which have been beyond the capabilities of individual branches.

CHRISTCHURCH NOW HAS OWN STANDARD

enthusiasm and work of TIlE the founder members of the Christchurch branch of the Royal Naval Association has already achieved remarkable results. From the original seven who inaugurated the branch last May, over 30 new members have been enrolled.

The branch held is first big draw on September 9, and the prizes were drawn by Lady Clark. wife of the branch President, Vice-Admiral Sir Philip Clark. A profit of over ÂŁ40 was made and so, through the hard work of everyone, the branch now has its own Standard.

One of the prizes was two tickets to the Bournemouth Winter Gardens to watch and also to meet personally. Russ Conway, the well-known pianist.

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The general picture of the Plymouth branch is very much brighter than it has been, and it is to be hoped that, with the activities p1 inncd by the social secretary. Shipmate 'Joe' NI ay. (he un provemen: will not only be maintained, but increased.

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mentioned that next year was the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Senlac Hill, and preparations were going ahead in the district to commemorate this I HE Newbury and District historic event. branch of the Royal Naval Capt. I. A. P. Macmntyre. the Area President.

Association visited Portsmouth RN., for thanked the members of the the August Bank Holiday Battle Branch for inviting the Sunday and spent a jolly evenand the great pleasure ing with the members of the delegates it gave him to meet his old Portsmouth branch, after visitfriend, Cdr. Ross. ing haunts well known to most of the visitors.

Also attending the meeting was Secretary (0 the General On September tO, the branch held its reunion dinner and Council. Lieu(.-Cdr. L. A. dance which went off very Maskell, R.N.R.. who was able to answer questions of general smoothly. The guest of honour was Shipmate J. E. Davis, the importance that the delegates only continuous serving put to him. He appreciated the Founder Member of the branch invitations to attend Area meetthat which was inaugurated in 1937. ings and told those present he was most impressed by the increasing membership, and (tow pleased he was that the right kind of men were entering the Association. Civic authorities were always approaching branches when they wanted something done, and it was up to shipmates generally to keep up the good work.

Shipmate A. Legg. the Area Secretary and National Council Member, gave his report and I

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To say a special 'thank nyou' to Bristol Siddeley Engines, which firm went to much trouble last winter to give the Swordfish a serviceable Pegasus engine for the summer season, Lieut.-Cdr. I. IC. Arbuthuot, R.N., flew the aircraft to Filon Airport during August. The visit enabled the firm's employees to see the results of their efforts, and to take photographs of the aircraft, including some air-to-air shots. The Yeovilton Swordfish is immensely popular at air displays throughout centre of attraction during any celebration to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of the West Country, and the only remaining 'String-bag' in flying conditions will no doubt be the Taranto later th year

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C-IN-C VISITS H.M.S. DOLPHIN Modernised Blackwood back in Service The Commander - in - Chief, Home Fleet, the inspects Guard of Honour in H.M.S. Dolphin on September 3

UIIIF:N the Commander-inChief, Home Fleet. Admiral Sir John Frewen, returned the call of the Flag Officer Submarines, Rear-Admiral 1. L. M. McGeoch. on September 3, he took the opportunity of visiting H.M.S. (Lieut.-Cdr. Orpheus, k. Cadogan-Rawlinson. R.N.), which was berthed alongside at Fort Blockhouse.

Admiral Frcwcn was welcomcd by a guard of honour and a Royal Marine band, and met (apt. J S. Stevens. RN.. of H.M.S. Dolphin, Captain and other senior officers of the and after disestablishment, cusing submarine matters of to him as both Corninterest iou rider- in-Chief.

II orn c Fleet and Fastlant with the Flag 0111ccr Submarines and his Stall Officers, lunched with Admiral McGcoch. Some of the discussions took place in H.M.S. Orphcus, one of the Navy's newest submarines.

Blacksood, name-ship of a clacu of 12 anti-submarine HM.S. frigates. commissioned at Roslh on September II, and three days later became leader of the Fishery Protection Squadron based at Port Edgar. She is commanded by Capt. 1. Campbell. R.N. (Capt.

FP). after Viec-Admiral over 25 knots. She is tiitcd with Named Sir Henry Blackwood. one of two thrcc-barrellcd mortars controlled by the latest antiNelson's Captains. ltlackwood submarine detection equipment. was built by Messrs. Thorney1 he ship's company comprises croft of Southampton, and ssas nine officers and 135 men. launched by lady Maclaren in until The ship's badge contains an October. 1955. then heraldic rarity-an oar. This 1964 she was part of the 20th at reflects the fact that Admiral (based Frigate Squadron which underBlackood, when Cap:ain of Londonderry.), takes the development of antiH.M.S. Ajax during an cxpcdition through the Dardanelles, submarine ss arlare. She cornssas blown into the sea "hen his pletcd a long refit and modcrnisation at Ross th in August. ship exploded. He sas rescued The frigate is 310 feet long, clinging to an oar.

Families of many of the ship's displaces 1.456 tons (full load) and has a maximum speed of company attended the commis-

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Capt. Campbell. who entered the Rovul Navy in 1940. is an Aviation Specialist. He was promoted Commander in 1956 and commanded }LM.S. Loch Alvuc in the Persian Gulf. He was Commander (Air) at Lossiemouth (1955-59) and of H.M.S. Hermes (1959-61). lie was promoted Captain in 1962 and commanded R.N. Air Station.

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IN this, the early part of the I season, every endeavour is 911 tide to see the Possibles' and the i'robables'. in the different areas, for the Royal Navy soccer team.

Most years the first of these g.t mes is against Portsmouth Football ('tub, but so far. because of the Club's fixtures, this has not been possible, but it is still roped that a date can be fixed.

Nevertheless the Royals have had two games, the Air has had trials. South at Ycoviltori and North at Arbroath, and with information gained from these matches the RN. selector selected two

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RESULTS AS EXPECTED Both matches s cut as was to be expected. the Royal Navy, losing 2--I) and 3-1 respectively.. These results, in them' selves. were an improvement on the previous season, and the game at Folkestone ss as indeed a good one, the Navy side playing quite well. with plenty of enthusiasm,

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visit to see the Plyversus area players ( otinty Football I'lvmrruth on Association it October 2. the selector has seen all the N.iv possibilities (reports are received regularly iron Scotland).a nd a further side can be rcprcserrtairve selected for the match versus Oxford Amateur University Football Club at Portsmouth on October 13.

From these season early ga rites. iii ss Ii cli litany probables have been seen, have conic to light Ck. A. Jatindrill. an inside forward front 11.51.5. Ganges. and REM. R Hocking. a 17(Continued in column 4)

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U.S. (Portsmouth) all set for a good season wards,

BY TOUCH JUDGE this is our first report in 'Navy. News' I would like to take kS this opportunity of greeting all United Services R.F.('. members wherever they are, with the good wishes of the Club. and hope they are enjoying their games to the utmost.

To bring you up to date with stilt as eight players were [toi what is happening, the ground available due to the Navy.' has now been taken over by game against Bath. However Portsmouth Command and is to this is the only Navy game thai he run by a sports committee, will affect it,, before Christmas Already we are feeling the henefor which we are most gratefu fit of this with the bar being to the Navy selector. until 10 each Saturopen p.m.

PROMISING PLAYERS day after the games. The bar is also open after training on 'the outlook for the ftitur Monday evenings and this helps looks very promising with such' the players to get to know cacti as Brian Goodsvin players other better.

Harry Sever. Roy Surplice an Kevin I.avelle among the for' So far this season we have the right note with a "------- resounding win over the London Irish by 17 pts, to S pts., following this up with a victory

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l9fi3,'64. 'I lie disniastcd yacht was down to its last gallon of fuel, and a gale was blowing, when she v.ts found and towed 120 miles to the safety of the Tasmanian coast.

In March. l%4. Trump was honoured by a visit by Dame Pattie Mcrri,es. wife of the Australian Prime Minister, who went to sea arid experienced her first dive iii a submarine.

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1-deal conditions for Clyd regatta 31

Even the dogs surprised SUBMARINERS' CYCLE TRIP

L./Sea. John Watson, A.B. Norman Soper, LjSea. Stanley Woodgate, L/Sea. David and L.R.O. David Grim HAM Lewis. alongside Alclde In H.M.C. Dockyard, Halifax, N.S., after returning from their trek.

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members of the Sixth Submarine Division recently took part to an initiative and fitness tes~ in.

FEVE volving a cycle tour of some 250 miles In Nova Scotia. The five-L-8. Stanley Woodgate, L.S. John Watson and A.B. Norman Soper, all of Portsmouth. L.S. David Griggs of Bristol and LR.O David Lewis of Nottingham-were each given five dollars, a set of initiative tests to complete and a route to be followed. covering some of Nova Scotia's finest scenery. The aim was to cover the route to five days, with all the 'tests' carried out. If they pushed really hard and made the round trip in thankfully, to rest and refour days, a bonus of extra leave was to be granted. cuperate, all but one unfora most of the Division personnel varied from obtaining given tunate who had to go to sea as 'MUST BE MAD' lock of hair. successnormally manage to do. a relief in one of the Division When the cyclists set off from ful, to producing a live oyster, Their leave 'bonus' was taken Submarines.

Halifax. the capital 91, Nova and included unsuccessful.

Scotia and the base of we ow various public officials' signaSubmarine Division. the bicycles lures, a doctors prescription for loaded with camping gear. extra a 'Horse's Neck,' photographs clothing, spare tyres and proof the party at points en route. visions, the sight caused no little and proof that they had caught merriment among the Canadian a fish. onlookers, one of whom commented. "Two hundred miles on 227 MILES IN FOUR DAYS a bicycle? Must be mad." and La 'T'l. .1,1 ,i,.,,' ,1 k us L_ eauJ III flIU4LCIIICUI * II MIUCI. %.aya.urns.,t. ,.m The first day of the trip, along valley brought the cyclists, by l.icr-'trslCC soccer ton~ NAVAL hope@ of a win In the L now somewhat saddle-sore, O Nova Scotia's famous 'South i meat to the Far East were sll$y taiprnt.d when H.M.S. exthe small town of Windsor, Shore.' passed uneventfully, Devonshire sailed, taking with her t4S.ea. %%ilkinon and R.E,A. some 45 miles from Halifax, Be cept for the most severe rain God~ Devpnshlr&s deparffir. left the quays in the where they camped for the Iait storm for two months. The five empty, as prc*ally every unit to the~ was swa tikiig paiS' in Mahonc time before the final trek back for the Aiblon and had been camped night in a naval exercise. Fortunately Triumph to base, Bay. a picturesque fishing persuaded to leave their star players behind, along with those from All concerned agreed that the village, and moved on the folH.M.S. Terror, fl.Q. 3 Commando and 42 Commando: R.M. trip had been good value, but lowing day across the 'backOn August 19 at R.A.F. completely belied their previous that it had been marred somebone' of Nova Scotia, up the Seletar, the Royal Air Force performance, the naval team Lehave River - internationally what by bad weather and Nova outdid itself. At half-time the beat the Army 5-I. The Navy Scotian dogs, which chased after famed for its salmon fishing. was due to play the Army on score stood at 2-2, and most the team perhaps, like their The riders were interviewed on naval supporters were content the day Devonshire 23.

August masters. turprised at the strange the local radio station in Bridgthat the R.A.F. were not having sailed, and C.P.O. F. Morris, of in water. Once again everyone was five cyclists a. sight the Navy trainer, was confident it all their own way, and that the On return to Halifax Canadthe surprised to see people cycling. of a fairly easy win. This Navy, might,,poaiibly win th.

After a long hard ride was and photographed party match. Thoughts of winning The they dencc, however,' Wa,,s shattered arrived at the had of the Anflaterv*escd b the local press, and when the Army, playtng a much Championship were still far and in the Tlth LS. LS. polls Valley evening.

Woodgatâ more spirited game, beat the away. in the local television some 50 miles Is valley, long. appeared Then, from the kick-off, the Navy 4-2. station's evening news proa prime fruit producing area The final game of the score went from two-all to 3-2 and is highly cultivated, unlike gramme. They had covered 227 in the Navy's favour, then 4-2 Tourney was played under the most of the Province, which is miles in just under four days. and on to 5-2: could it possibly floodlights of H.M.S. Terror on met many Nova Scotians and heavily wooded, August 26. It had been worked happen? The excitement was reThe tasks that the group were seen more of the Province than miniscent of Wembley on Cup out that the Navy must win by a clear four goals to gain the Final day. The score went to 5-3. The Navy needed two Championship, but even the to win the most partisan of Navy follow' more goals cr5, who had witnessed the game Championship, one more to had only the draw. And that one camel against the Army, Gilbcrtson of Midshipman slightest hopes of a miracle H.M.S. Albion, playing on the occurring: But the miracle did occur. right wing, brought the ball through a ruck of R.A.F. de' Playing abracii of soccer which

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T'HE RN. Sailing As~ A tion's Annual Regatta, sponsored by the Clyde branch. marked the close of the Clyde season when it was held oft Releusburgb on September 11.

There was a record of over 180 entries and weather conditions were Ideal-bright sunshine and a good north-westerly breeze.

There were races in 16 classes. the first starting at 1.30 p.m. and subsequent races started at fiveminute intervals until 2.45. p.m.

International In the Eight Metres class there were nine course that took starters on a them to a mark between Ard' more and Greenock and then to Kilcreggan. Gourock and back.

It was a bunched race to the first mark, but after this first turn Debbie soon established a strong lead which she maintained, in spite of spinnaker trouble in the later stages. Tinto was second with Feolinn just taking third place from Nan of Gare by four seconds.

In the Loch Long class there were over 20 starters in a race which was won comfortably by Zillah. almost 40 seconds ahead of Hilda. Mambo came third, 12 seconds ahead of Clape.

The Commodore vessel for the regatta was the submarine tender H.M.S. Minstrel.

DEVONPORT SERVICES NEW RUGGER CAPTAIN

FHE new Captain of the .1. Devonport Services Rugby i'ootball Club for the 1965-66 teason Is Lieut. John Ernest FUghfon, RN. Now 30, Lieut. Highton has seen playing rugby from his ehooldays at Sedbcrgh. where to played in the colts' and the iecond XV. At 15 he went to Britannia R.N. College, Dartmouth. where he played for two seasons in the first XV. When he went to Manadon in 1955 he played for the college first Ky, for Dcvonport Services. he Royal Navy and for Devon as a front-row forward, and he was also chosen to play for the Combined Services.

TOURED AUSTRALASIA After a commission in H.M.S. Victorious, he returned to Manadon to continue his training and again played for the college, Devonport Services and the Royal Navy. In 1961 and again In 1963 he was given a trial for England and was chosen to tour Australia and New Zealand with the England team in 1963.

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(Continued from column 5) goals, to walk off the field worthy, but worried, winners.

CornVice-Admiral Twiss, mandcr Far East Fleet presented medils to all three teams, and for the three the officials

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