198006 by Navy News

JUNE

1980

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Although the Navy's demand for Blue Liners has plunged in recent years - in some instances dramatically - gasps of anguish.could well go up at any suggestion that "cut price"" smokes should vanish entirely into thin air.

1 for the future, however, might be a reduction in tar content, which variesOnetrssib'l't wi the to'%cco type, Oftern c(nmplitints are now overseas travel also provides the by a massive two-thirds over the v(niced by non-sm(nkers about chance of proprietary brand "duty previous three years. Recorded, those who indulge in the habit in frees." too, were other big reductions, the c(nnfined spaces of ships and As attitudes to smoking and including: Tipped cigarettes down Band in parts of shore establishments official po~icy on it come into focus by 33 per cent. over the period: too. Yet the Blue Liner remains once again. it was stated in a 1 pc tobacco down 40 percent. for a

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artMay of existence for Commons whiten repI in Ma b rid lies a the Navy Nfinister ~]Mr ~~c thereby, wn'd' Prov ii i n d Uity-free problem. 'Pec dl: In addition to Blue Liners. tobacco is a long-,.tan5ing element in naval conditions of service." He also said: II-Re possibility that it himve an effect on " health inmight te Royal Navy is being taken into account as %~C review 'icy 0 ards smoking." POIn to another question there were four in all - Mr. S ed said 131 million rree duty, Iree cigarettes were provided to the Navy in 1979. Last autumn, Navy News rep.orted that the derriand for plain-type Blue Liners h.,id fallen v.,lu d

Harrier lands oil

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A Sea Harrier landed on H.M,S, Invincible for the first time on May 22 as the new carrier conducted acceptance trials of her aviation facilities. The aircraft, of 800 Na,,,ai Air Squadron, Yeovilton. and piloted by I-icut.-Cdr. Robin Kent, left the ship by vertical take-off. The Invincible's ski ramp will not be used until first-ot-class trials in the itutumn. The Invincible had left the sunshine of Portsmouth three da~.s earlier - looking for bad %k.cath6r She w;is chasin natural winds i)i around Force so that her iii.

stalled wind direction system an(l measuring device could he calibrated. " The Invincible, already a big favourite at Bar-row - in - I-urness, where she was built, and in P(nrismouth, her home port, now has i link with the North-East. She h.is been adopted by the City. of Durhitm. Inside Invincible - Pares 24 and 25; Inside the Sea Harner and 800 Squadron "re-born" - Page 37.

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tins and 30 per cent. for 2oz.; aond cigarette tobacco down 17 per cent.

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Before About 200 members of the Royal Navy and in the taking Mountbaften part Memorial Trust gala show at the Theatre WRNS from Naval Home Command and Naval Royal, Air Command took part in the event and were Drury Lane, the Three Degrees made a beautiful on stage for the finale, which included Evening party when they visited H,M.S. Belfast In boardiny the harries. Among those there to greet Hymn and Sunset, Taking part too was the R,M, them was LREG Brian Hodgson. of the School of Music, Deal, The naval contingent received its preparation Guests who attended the royal gala, held in H.M,S. Excellent. 6, included Princess Alexand-ra, Picture: PO(Phot) Jiick DewF'

Centre delay saddens fa 'M 1 #e 0

Another move in the seven-year saga to provide a community centre for the large naval population at Eastney came when a petition was prese.nted containing the signatures of nearly 400 quarters resident there. Recognizing the need for a centre in this area of Portsmouth, the Navy has strongly fr,u,nd.r.,4 backed series of lans hut en f,ur nil hu

Eighteen months ago the R.N. and R.M. families there were told that the situation looked "decidedly promising." Since then, no building work has started.

The petition, handed in to the Commodore, H.M.S. Nel.son, and passed on to the staff of beintNAVI-10ME, read: "We, CIN the undersigned residents of the married quarters estate, Eastney are concerned with the sad lack of progress. in the provision of the community centre promised to us in the Navy News of January, 1979, and various news letters we have received.*' In that edition of Navy News we

reported that it was hoped a centre would be established in 1979 in an old R.M. weapons training school (known as Radex House). Part of the current is that the w c was planni'ng Coastguard' Prhoblhem to convert a section of the building into a new stati-on, is now appa rently facing cash problems. The Eastney, project, dating from 1973, and now, it seems, hanging in the balance, has a history which reads like this: First proposals failed because 1he Eastney quarters were fewer than four miles from a city. Later, when the rules. were changed, Plymouth was given priority-for the limited cash available. (Continued in Back Page)

NAVY NEWS, JUNE I9O

Endurance's days of macaroni and jelly Memories of macaroni and gelignite returned home with the ship's MM Of H,M,S, Endurance when she arr113 in Portsmouth on May 9 at the end of anio4her season in the Antarctic.

THE GELIGNITE, which had been rotting since 1%3 in a disused whaling station in South Georpa, was blown up by the Endurance's Royal Marines detachment. The ship's other major activity was a hydrographic survey of SO square miles in the m bes to say on the western coast 7a tb,WAntW,etkMarinerite pen M~ with the help of her 14.ton ice survey boat, James Calrd. Twice the ship was stuck in the ice on visits to the bay; on the first occasion she was "locked in" for two- and. a - half days. Results of surveys conducted with the aid of the ship's two Wasp helicopters in the Falkland Islands

THE MACARONI was not the product of an over m~ Italian cook, but the name of a breed of penguin prevalent in South Georgia and so named cause of the yellow f~. resembling pasta, which protrude from their heads. The ship conducted a photographic survey of the birds to provide data on their breeding and distribution for an international "dy,

Newcai a stci in Bell]

H.M.S.

will help decide whirther a ferry link is set up between the east and west islands. The ship's homeward journey from the Falklands was delayed when the British Antarctic Survey ship Bransfield went aground off Rothera Point,

The Endurance sailed wuth once more ready to render assistance,- but in the event the damage suffered by the Bransfield did not affect her overall seaworthiness. After leading the Bransfleld through the new ice forming over Marguerite Bay and helping to speed the final loading of returning cargo. the Endurance escorted the damaged ship to Port Stanley across the potentially stormy waters of Drake ~. south of Cape Horn,

On her delayed passage home. the Enduranice called for short visits at Montevideo and Las Palmas. When she arrived in Portsmouth she had covered a total of 31.118 miles and spent 3,329 hours at sea sincie leaving the United Kingdom in October. The wives of five members of the Endurance company gave birth while their bu.;band., were away. Lieut.-Cdr. Allan Wood, LS Spike Hughes, RS Chris Roger-., LMEM(E) Michael Saunders and Lieut. Las Snaith (now the proud father of twins) all saw their children for the first time when the ship arrived home, " Picture - Page 10,

Newcastle found herself taking the starring role in a film during Belize guardship. The Type which returned to deployment as Portsmouth on May 23 after a two-month spell in the West Indies, took part in a Navy recruiting film due for release in September, her

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help in the filming, the ship put to sea for two days of a visit to Belize, and' Wee Ge(nrdie," the ship's Lynx

helicopter, made several sorties with the camera crew on board. An R.A.F. Puma made an unusual entrance by appearing 1(n land on the flight deck. The Puma, a heavier aircraft than the ship is normally able to handle, pl~ced its wheels on the deck without bringing its full weight to bear.

Springtrain

The Nc%kc~i,,tlc had sailed from Portsmouth on March 21 to join H.M. ships Kent and Birmingham and R.F.A.s Lyness~ F(nrt Austin, Tidespring and Olna for Exercise SprinRtrain. All the ship's %k.ear)(nn %~.stems were used including the 5~a Dart anti-aircraft missiles, several of which were fired at target.%. Following a rough crossinjg of the Atlantic she entered Hamil ton, Bermuda with the tanker R.F.A. Black Rover which re mained in company throughout the deployment.

Jungle exped. A of recreation followed H.M .sell . Rhyl's handing over of

the task of guardship: sailors from the Newcastle took part in the traditional Easter kite-flying event and watched an inter national invitation rugby match in which several British Lions took part. After a visit to Fort Lduderdale the destroyer t into Belize where sporting

Rul.

tures were iirgiinised with the Army and a group of 12 vtniunteers took part in an Armyer"ised, two-day exped. in "u~,u ng.le. Many th day on~1 the offshore ratines~ftnt isra of St G~orge's Cay where the Army provide sailing sub-aqua'. canoeing and swimming facilities. The Newcastle was warm welcome during a F,.ven.d i",_d M, visit to Vera Cruz Mexico', where bus trips to Mexico City included a cocktail party in 'a luxury hotel, a visit to a 3.(XX)-~ear-(iid Indian city and a bullfig t. Se%.cral members of the Marine Egi'necring Branch, led by Cdr. Tony Baer, rejoined the ship at -Vera Cruz after setting out fr(nm Belize for i l.&)-mile exped. %k.hich ti)ok in mai(nr archaeological sites.

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The unusual photograph above was taken when H.M.S. Oberoñ, H.M.S. Orpheus and H,M.C,S. Okanagan lined up off the Isle of Wight. It happened when the trio was required to saD from H.M.S. Dolphin to Devonport on the same day. The Oberon and the Orpheus are flying paying-oft pennants to mark the end of their present commissions. In the centre Is the Canadian submarine Okanaqan. All three are Oberon-class, diesel-electric patrol

TV gift

The ship's final days of the deployment were taken up by a visit to the Grand Cayman Island and a fuel stop at Roosevelt Roads unfire naval befor7 U. support shoots at the ran C at Vieques. the the 'Nuring * sh s company raise de5i]oyment more than £21% for a colour television for the children's ward of Newcastle City Hospital. The events, including a "horse race" on the flight deck, were (nrganistd by PUMA J(nhn Blackbourne.

SWOP

...

and this is lust bearable.'

There are times when even the Mountles have to grin and bear it " particularly when the dnfy" Is 611. and nursing a sone Mad, Xth arrived home in H,M.S. Dolphin on board the sub marine H,M,S, Odin at the end of a deployment to North America, as the bear is Instantly the Odins navigating officer, Lieut. Dick

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SepI approx one you W,ii swop for any Portsmouth shore base or ship in reM APO(EW) R. J. Lawoin POs Men, H U S Dryad. drafted H U S 6.6o. Sept. Wdi Gi.swop for any Portsmouth ship Juno saves Y21EfH i~S G NM(N)l K. OlllelhI. Mesa MS. HMS n.. d~~,.i7%( H S Bi,iwast. July Wi swap for any Portsmouth ship Dc*e. drafted Chatharn FUG mobile June seven

wig or Type 42. helo crew MI.MS R01 1 M. Co~, 30 M~. M M S H.M.S. Juno rescued the Will swap for any 9. ng frigate or three-man crew of a U.S. Navy ' J. F~ ciew. helicopter last week after it had UWWI. dr~ H,WS. Gun Guernsey. ditched in the sea. The Lance aircraft was from D. L Rig, drafted HUS Mecuiy the frigate L~ U.S.S. Vree)and, a Nothr W41 9~ lvir any member of the Naval On-Cau ~Ch" 0~11r?mag"b C*~. n 30 W1x.10"~p~ G~ Force Mediterranean, and was 9 1 2SA, to~ 04M-472.~~, on a dun'ng exernc" with the fitt S ending Naval Force Chathatn eflip seagoing or ori Atlantic. ram 1

HEfs ~. SetS. WC swap for any Po,tsmou0s

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The Juno, flagship of grA NAVFORLAN-1-, transferred two of the helicopter crew to hospital in La Spezia where they were being S) treated for inj'un'es. The third man was unhurt and S co~. P~. tg~ff~ Will swap for any rejoined the Vreciand. shore ball. or sl'uip Portsmouth am. . A. ". dralled Por~ 0 H.M.S. S Juno picture feature cl~~(0) May WI llor ww P1W~ Page 36. shois bue or ~ ,,= taut 'm may,

Seekins, who couldn't see a thing dressed like that and got his headache from bumping into bits of submarine, In the Mountie's.uniform is P0 Peter Ross. The Jolly Roger fluttM% from the submarine's fin m~* the Odin's suc cesses during a major war game oft the coast of thie United States, During Exercise Safe Pass with the

These ratings are anxious to exchange chatto and DRAFTS anyone interested should contact the applicant direct.

LWE*R) J. &~~. 31. Mess H H S Leander. U H F maintainer Leander due roll

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ALRO(T) EC J &~, 3EA Mess. H MS Leande.' drafted CTF 345 (PV boiiii4). Aug Wlii swap for any Plymouth shore base ix ship fl long .4if ROl billel acceptable SA 6. Ounnir (Scale 8) cash clothing office H MS Nelson, drafted H US Abóel P~. Spf. Iem~ P4CM exeroses Wt swap for any Ctsaftwn. Pot~, De~. Costwilo. Main Galley, HMS Collmngwood drafted HMS Plymouth (ROsyffi) Nov W,ii swap for any POrtsmOuth ship or shore base A5(MW) 6. Caner. H N S Wtion. drafted ft N R Solenl Sour~~. June W~ii swap for Rosytf shore bU@. preferably HUS Coctvane AB(R) C*~, 3¬ MM. HNS Active De~. due to deploy SNest fnóes jaic 19M Wwi swap for any Portsmouth ship in refll or shore base POCK V. H. Wrt", H US Amwn. drafted H N S Heron over six months Will swap for shore be" M"hiedi, HMS R~. drlifteo H'inSP"~ Be.w.cX June WI swap ior any Portsmouth st.'p or shore base P0510 A. Brown, 2F2 Mess HUS iilir~. drafied H U S PC~. SetS Will swap for any Portsmouth shore base NAMtAE) K N~. H US Sinus Fliafil

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~0 ) C L Gibuntiott. 3 Ect~beoo'~0's H N1~ Kent dralied H U S Baiileaxe Ply~ Sept Wl swop ior any PortsmouTh or Chatham ship o' shore base WER) L&", H U S At~. refitting months Plymouth then horrte waiwa Will swap for Portsmouth ship. Replies do Raleigh afoot. any. H M.S Drake WEM(M)1 Themes, H U S Egera. Chatham, rishore & ior any SNP depsoiring Far E=oWUdij~ A AB(ll) J. Brennan, 3P FWD Mess, H.U.S Londonderry, w to deploy U S.A Will swap ~ ~ '1(101 -D. J. M." (AW). 30 H.M.S . ptt~. home wafers wat next Y*U~W$N)Imp~--bbmr,&a DFV=.st~)M.S km~. 21/2 year draft Wit swap for any 2¬ I Mess, H.M.S. I.it, . d ~,. W. U ~ S A, 1NYIt=~ for any ship reikfing Wywf1w, .xcafS Fasten, T0 C. D. Calve,, 3¬ ~. H.M.S A llor NO oid . ~em CfvisImas lese 'MI swap for any P0ft mouiti or Chattwtt step samoan, or reM. LWEM(O) C~~, 601Mm, HMS lnwiobie Will p r any, step - it~ or

bdq@pikoyJw.l9F~, (AMC JBD MTC) nR-V-~CA- ii SO~. H.M S Ex~: &~ H U S Ta~. Pal tip. otM . Sept Wdi 42. do~ or ". or H ~'S'O&'= Type

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Canadian Armed Forces, the Odin "sank" more than 128'000 tons of shipping, and duly recorded the figures on a traditional pirate fing. Her three-month deployment took her to thie Azores; Puerto Rico; St Croix and St Thomas in the Virgin Islands; Ports mouth Naval Shipyard' New Hampshire; and Halifax' Nova Scotia, Pcur Wen Pl)o') Bowics Charles

Manadon

divisions

On a visit to the Navy in the West Country. on May 23, the Prince of Wales toured R.N. Engineering College Manadon and inspected ceremonial divisions on the occasion of the centenary year of the college. Many Superb returns During an extended period at sea in -H.M.S. Supcrb, Cdr. Michael Boyce, CMEA John Woolford and LMA Neil Wel land all celebrated their birth days on the same day - April 2, When the Superb returned to Devonport, Cornmanderin-aief's commendations for bravery were awarded to MEMN1 Buck Rogers and MEM1 Paul Harrison for tack ling a fire on board H.M.S. Superb last May.

Then he went onto Plymouth, where he officially opened the massive new submarine refit complex. SUBMARINE MODEL At Manadon he unveiled a commemorative stone' presenled the Queen's Sword to Lieut. Paul Bishop and was himself the recipient of a bell cast in the college workshops. To mark the opening of the submarine refit complex he unveiled a plaque and received a silver-plated model of a Swiftsure-class submarine, It had been made in the yard and cast in gunmetal.

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The shape of to come.. ? Pamele hbnsiey in the things ce adventure 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Centu ' ristributed by CIC and currently on the Navy c. ircu'i7 it is the story of a 20th Century astronaut transported 500 years hence where he finds himself involved in a confrontation between Earth and a fleet of alien invaders.

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Bette tackles the character with ali,,,h,~ exp'(si' c Adventure film fans %k.111 find rich one might expect frtnm thi , in,,ii energ~ pickings among this month's list of debuy. 20th (-cntur% Fox. Nt). 72-3C titles released by the Royal Naval Film Electric Horseman (A) - Robert Redf(nrtl. Corporation, The.re's something for Jiirne Ft)nd~i. Redfi)rd pia%,, IQAnnn%. Steele. ii man war, crime, science-fiction, everyone: ho rides light in the saddle. In his earI thirties. / - and Robert Redford hits a Western iiiitiereki h bull.,. br(nne(ns and txntnie.'he is fix e linne, orll rodeo champi(nn and iii i lit. ~iciÂŁ!ht ol the bright lights as an electric hi c,ircc[ ('1('. No 723 horseman. full

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Game for Vultures IX) - Richard fi~irri~. Richard Rk)undirce. ic.itm (.t)ilins. Hiirri.,. l~i~i seen ficein from i t~ite worse thin dciiih iii ,.]'he "'i Geese" set in Central Africa. iciiiii-,ear% ftnr ;int)ther hltntndbzith in the Dark 1-hi,. time its gueriliii %kiirfare in ('t)ntinent Rhk)tie,,i.i iinti the de,.ii)us meth,)d., used 1(n teed ilne fl,ttlncs ('tniunihiii-l:,\11-1k'arner. Nt). 721

[.,.cape from .4katraz (AA) - Clint I "istood. Patrick Nlo-,(itx)han. Si(nry of the tnne tln,ii tot ii%kit% from the nt)toritiu..1% secure i,.tand pi isoit 01 ..\lc~itriii (-1('. No '2

Tough to beat .4 Force of One .\..\) Ictliiilci ( )'\cili. ('huck N(irri,,. Sttnri (it itn ..Ximmericiiim nareot s squad hi)t iin the trail i)f ii multi-milli(nn (Joli,ii

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%mugiling ring. \'ist-(nm. No. 725.

-All on the %%'estern Front (A..\) Richar?uiet Thtnma.,. Ernest B(irgnine. Remiikt. Erich Niari~i Remarque'., inti-%kar .ttnr% set in the German trenches tnf the First Wtnrld War The onal film, which starred Lew Ares iii the l934. %ka., ;i classic tnf its time - and tough to beat. ITC. No. 726.

Saturn 3 (A) - Kirk I-arrah ]'he Rote IX) - Belie \lidler, Alan Hales. 1)t)ugla,,. 'i_intl On nh- it 'Saturn s moons ll( 's Fa%%cevt. Harse Kietel. Of the "_tIJl' genrt... R.iLiincin% I3cite %%a,, ntnminitted ftnr an oscar ftnr J,ick Nicholson. \1,ir. Going South hi% %xr~iighi [5erftnrmance a.,. a spirituall hank. except that lhi,"film wasn't shtnt in slow, mt)titnin. Nichtnist)n pla%s an (nutla%i ,cnSteenhurgen. h ,tnme Kirk ;ind Farrah a battle for survival rock .tzir gnf the Sixties Suppt).,eti fight upt renreed to li,iiic for ~icailine. h't)rscs. tliim s,o ed h ., 'l ilt!cl 1";)liii. a psy~cht)p~ith r r 'n i remote space Ie!eItdit\ ~ig~iinst

Fair share of duty for

clearing it

up,

C(nnstrucit)r Midshipman Kirsty Robertson got her hands dirt). the men,during H. M. S. al(nnhwith ecatc's Car bbearn deployment, while in home waters civilian b(nffin Barbara Dawe has bcen racin the line,, of trials L(nndonderry.

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Watch duty

Kir,,1~ the Hecate in Trinidii lt)itnc(t tir sea tkfore be.ginnin, na,*.al trainingi ar, tecture c(nurse it the University College, London. She joined the Royal C(nrps of Naval Ctnnsiruct(nrs in September and has been under. ÂŁ&)ing training at the Britannia Royal Naval College and the Naval Engineering Rual Col ege. During her six weeks in the Hecate she underwent the same other training as any

]"'.1; I.Ikk %kfii'fi ,tiios a 1)i"1'crt\ -Olk flill~l. i ek~iidclmiricd iii~iii i\ lier leini,iic to ta_e tnushand. A pleasing film. e!l-scrrprcd arid lximl\ (-](' No

Cadet

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corps

join

shipboard lasses

('t)ntr~tr~. to superstition, a woman's touch on board ship does not doom the vessel and if there's still any doubt about it in today's Fleet two Royal Navy ships have been

FOR THE FLEET

'Fhe

JI NE 1980

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forces A selected number of Sea Cadet units is now open to I

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iiiiii~Inipmarn: her tisk,., irncilided duty as sectnnd officer of the watch at sea, second officer of the day in harbour, watches and

ABOVE: No favours for Constructor Midshipman Kiratv Robertson on board H,M.S. Hecate - she had to get her hands t as dirty as the ffmn' in this case MEA2 T. W, Stothard and NEM(L) C, S, Williams working on the windlass ... while LEFT H-M,S, Londonderry's lass manages to keep her hands clean, Barbara Dawe is one of the team of civilian scientists and tecunlclans helping the ship to carry out its trials programwm, Barbados

re-embark

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tached party, the su r-vey shi visited surveWecife and Fortaleza in %razil. Following a visit to Gibraltar she was continuing work in mid-Atlantic. ri)uilds with the engineers. work in the supply dept and in the galley. Before the Hecate returned to

On board the Londonderry, Barbara Dawe is one of the complement of scientists helping the ship through her Fleet trials programme. It is Barbara's first

full-time job at sea since she joined Marconi as a computer programmer three years ago, to the although she's no sea: sailing is herstranger hob Y. On a visit to Portland the ship held a mess dinner for Ma General H. E. N. Bredin, Co~.o-nel of the Irish Rangers, and LordRoutais (nf Walbrook, Governor of the Honourable Irish Society.

This results from units of the Girls' Nautical Training Corps becoming contingents of the Sea Cadet Corps, with comparable status to Marine Cadet detach ments and their numbers limited in the same way, At the same time, responsibility for the Girls' Contingents sses to the Captain of the Sea Cadet Corps, and the Director of the G.N.T.C. becomes Staff Officer G.N.T.C. Later in the year she will be relieved by a Chief Officer WRNS. As members of the Sea Cadet Corps, the girls will receive the same MOD support as the boys, A statement issued on the new arrangement says: "Having worked successfully together for a number of years, it is expected that the new organisation will bring even closer co-operation to the ultimate benefit of the Corps as a whole," Flight

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3,000 Sea King helicopter XV672 celebrated 3,000 hours of opera tional flyin&, the last 5(X) of which have been Ih service with 824 Squadron D F]' h, ',n H.M . S. Bulwark, H.M.'~. Her mes and R.F.A. Fort Grange.

NAVY NEWS. JUNE 1980

uuj Here's a little food for

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sow that the main app(mi[ltillu ,c~IS(Mil fkmr Heel is nearly over. Drafty has CC[Vi~rged from his drip roof bunker to report on the latest drafting news for the ~Chn',,e~fs es_s. senior members of the Supply, Secretariat and Medical Branches.

L. 'Making them taste their own cooking wont improve matters, either!"

make it as a c(xnkery. instructor'.' Unlike many others, the S and S and Medical Drafting Ratings eligible are Leading professi(nn~lly Section does not any. fo G;opk&Valified and any Cook Senior R.M.S. (Reduced agly ann'1 g . Ratin During an assessment Standards at sea. so. the %.ill witness caching ~ shorta;es in a periwly.ou effect practices and he invited to give i are felt ,hort ,cries f lecture,, category entirely ashore. llis, and the requirement If ~isscs,,cd zi~, means that all shore etablishsuitable candidates receive seven merits have s(nme empty billets weeks further training at the or diluti(nn of experience. In Army Catering Corps eneral service for instance only Centre at Aldershot. Successfu Traint'ni !5 of the 180 male writers a;hore C(nmpletion of the course. are able r~itc%. foll(nwed by six months success ful perftnrmance as a cookery instructor, brings you the award Cross-drafting of Wrens: ofthe Hotel and Catering lndu,Where their respecti,e skills and try. Training Board Teaching rates are ctnmpatible we have Certificate. been able to cross-draft many Have you got what it takes? male and female ratings with the Why not request for cooke inst-ructor duties and find ouR important benefit of getting more people into their first Automatic Data Processing: are;i. C(imm(in,,,cnse, iiot ~i iicniu,, preference level IQ. fit,, %.k)u for \ 1) p Calling all cooks, Can ~'01'

we are looking for =and rs of any branch, rate (nr sex to spend an enjoyable da's worth of the Civil Service' at Basingstoke taking a variety of quiz-type tests t(n confirm ~(nur suitabiiity.. As an example,'con. sider the following TOY (2) MECHANI STuenct.. AL (II) DOLL you agree with us that the missing figure in the last set of brackets should be 3. you c(nuld take the first steps towards a rewarding adqual and experi ence much valued in Civvy Street by appi ing for the apti tude test on Porm 24O or by asking your divisional officer or departmental senior rate to ar on the telephone rank~.S.one H Centurion Exten,ion ~~.i3). The CCommander's own score Drafting, in tse tests is kept close to what is reputed ti) he his heart.

Certificate Tlm(i%c whi) are

carry out Part Four traintnc,.

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Drafb. i., now allowed to arrange intensive educational drafts for some recommended CPO cooks and steward,.. Requests on C240s please. !ilgcthcr with de t,ii)s of tliitiiin required.

Theatre hands Medical: ~5'ith the FE now c,,tiibiishcd. here',., a w(nrd ab(nut dr~ifting to the SROC. As there are so many specialisations within the Branch, it helps Drafty if you identify a period when you can be spared and then volunteer for a specific course on Form C240. More gencrall), it should be known that requests for exten sions of sea service and LFS can rarely be granted. There are f' such billets Cilmp~tr~itt

agin,

Chief ('iitiks and (.hief Stewards: Back to the %Niirr~iii ~oficers Fleet Chief c(xnks and steward,, c(nniinues, c,..cn though there is a wealth (nf excellent, well recommended chief petty (ifficers. The stumbling block fo-r mziny of them is getting those all imfx,rt~ini 0-levels. As ,i %htlrt-term me~isure

M'~ir,.,hips frormi the R(i~,il Navy, Italy, Turke~. and the United States assembled in Naples. on May 16 for the twentieth activation of

NATO's Naval On-Call Force in the Mediterranc;in. H,M,S.

Brighton w~t,, the Royal Na,.,y, representative for a month intensive exercises in the Central Mediterranean,

Joining the exercise in izite May were ships of NATO',~ Standing Naval Force Atlantic, whose commander. Commodore D. G. Armvtage. R.N., wa,, fl,%.in.p his flzig in H.,M,S, Juno.

Medal set

The Submiirine Museum iii H.,M.S, Dolphin has acquired a set (nf medals. including a D.S.O. and three D.S.C.s. The medals were presented to the museum by Lieut. Lindsay Pine

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we iiim to spread them fairly. Six-month operating theatre courses are now available at Haslar and Plym(nuth, so far with a steady flow of volunteers - Next courses start in the autumn applications direct to the Theatre Chief'. or ii) H.M.S. Centurion (in ;1 C240.

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If these cilur,,i..% impril,..e the position it is hoped to draft some theatre hands into non-0.D.A. ship or establishment billets by way of a change. Finally, may we have more volunteers from nurses for a year's job in shore establish ments') If Y(nu w(nuld like a change fr(im'zt hi),,pit;il. btit are

n(nt sure where %ou ikiint to ~,,. just fill in .t C24() to o t(i "aii% establishment" and rafty %%,ill do the rest. Drafting Liaison Visits. -Ris is on[%. posh %k.ording t&n describe ke6pin& iin ti)uch m.ith (nur "cus tomer., '. We already receive a welc(nme stream of visit(nrs fr(nm Pembroke courses, supply. and di%.isi(nnal (nfficers and senior rates as well a,' many telephtnne calls, letters and 244K Nevertheless we aim to carry the message to your doorstep occasionally, and the section will be maki n several visits t(n ship.% and estab~ishments in the next few mtnnths. Besides giv.ing a lecture for all Branches on drafting, we will be available to answer individual S and S and Medical queries afterwards Sci: you there

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R. N ) %k li,, P one (i{R,.t,l the D.S.('.~ in 11.51 S Jupiter during the Second W(nri(l War. The other D.S.C.s were won Pine's brothers b). Lieut. D(nnald in H.M. submarine Spearfish' and Rtnger in H. M. S. Hob ur. The D.S.O. was won father, Wilfred, by pthe commanding officer of a First World ~k'~ir %uhm~irine.

Pig farm ha,.,c been invite ApSheations from officer,.s and Fleet chief pett%. officers recentl retired (nr shortly ii) retire for th-C 1 ion (nf mi ' f the 9 rilmi 1 H . MIS. C. i~-iiiinK~ ood. c become,, ,.acant on [xnsition November 1. a with Applications curriculum vitae should be ad dressed to the Executive Officer, H.M.SC C(nilingw(nod, and further information can be

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5tr'ihers of I .eieester Senior Assoei,itioti "hti be. friended R.N. firefighting teams based in the Leicester area dur in the winter of 1977 renewed t hg cir link with ii %i,,it t(n H,M.S, Vernon. The%. lunched with the Anti-Subm~ir'ine Warfare ln \truclor, iricl :ured H NI .S \ietor\

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termeasurc~ squadrons, Until February the Abdici was the *'flagship" (nf the First Mine C(nuntermeasure S adron - used by, the senit)r le.er tn suipp(nri his squadron and control his squadron exercises.

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H.M,S, Abdiel, warming to her new role as support ship for all three of the Navy's mine

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:o Ittu,, uirje: Ire: new c,)inmanding t)fficer. Lieut.-Cdr. ). G. l{urlbatt, she s of the ,.up~xnrted nine sh R.',\.R. - manned VInth MCM Squadron in the NATO exercise Opicn Gate 80. That was foll(nwed tnv a similar role Aith the Fir~! Sq'ti.ikir,,ii iii

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IIIUIiC\ .\:: fflg Jeplo merit with the Second Squadron in the Mediterranean preceded her return f(nr exercises in home w:itcrs. Launched in 1967. H.M.S. Abiiiel has the distincii(nn (nf being the N;ivv'., only MCM ,urnpx~rt ship - ;i, ~i rir.tge iin(l

hotel to Fleets rturieseepers .i[nd mine huinter~. She can lay up to 50 mines for xercisel.' pro'.-ide logistic 'Upport t(n ten vessels for up to three weeks and help in treating divers' illnesses in her 1',%,(n et)mprc,,,,i(in comp~artment cham r. Exlcnsi,.,e w.t)rksht) rep; ir obs can bt, undertIn wiith ~athes. drills and A.elding equip ment. a liir c ii.i)rkhench for htill rep~iir, ;irntli ssood,rk. ~irll a

i wide ,,hip'% etimp~iny with c of experti,,e tin mechanical .'.33 electrical equipment in today's MCM vessel,,. An impressi%.e range of stores and prtnvtsi(nns is carried, includand mag ing spare netic 1(x)ps. sA,c7 ailors from the vessels she wtnrks with can use her sickba%.. laundry, NAAFI, h(nt bath., and ~h(iA.erl.. Suez

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Al)IJIILL

. n assisting. British and E teams in a difficullgypatinad dangerous operation.

She has also operated Alth(nugh th.e ship has not had 1 hr(nugh(nut the years with ship.% ,he opportunitv to add any from most West Eur(npean Battle HonounC t(n the name, she navies and the Standing Na%.al m and com played a ital 'U Fiirce Channel. a NATO 51CM mi rid n , le in 1M during the of the Suez clear~ince niii. ,quiidri)n. It was not until 1915 that the Navy used the name Abdiel - after the faithful seraph who withstood Satan have Home or away, your when he urged the angels to revolt, Hci" ever, the first two of shies the name made up for lost time. Within 30 I ears they had chalked up five B'a ttle Honour% - Jut land 1916, Bisem, Crete and Libya 1941, and sicily 1943,

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Launched in 1940, the second Abdiel was capable of speieds in excess of 40 knots. She was sunk by a mine in 1943,

the first Abdiel was a in line was launched in Second 1940 and, capable of more than 1,6V-ton. 34-knot minelayer. fifth of the Marksman class laid 40 knot.%, was the speediest of the down under the enwrgenc,,. war 2,6-nO-eon Manaman cia,,~,. of fast programnw. At Jutland she laid minciay-en, mines in the Horns Reel channel She saw service in the Channel and the Far East, but achieved through which Admiral Scheer's fame in the Mediterranean, High Seas Fleet was to pas~-.,

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carrying out supply rums to Crete and Tobruk during some oflthe darke.st days of the campaign. and laying mines off Sicil~,, Her end was tragicall). ironic. Soon after thic invasion of Italy she was sunk by a German mine while at a buoy originally allo-

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Navy duell*ist was pride of Hungary

Dawn's plight nets a fiver!

was amused by, the kind gesture from ltarwich, '1'he thought did, however, occur that the fiver could do some u,.efui work and so we are pleased to pak., it on to the WRNS B#,ne,,(iirnt Tru~,1 for them 1(i put to good purpo%v.

The relatise attractions land primc of stockings and tights when filled by Wrens raised masculine interest following the recent letter to Navy News from 1%'ren Dawn 1'oung. of H..%1-S- Daedalus. Her plea over stocking prices touched members of one branch of the Royal Naval Association to the extent of the flashing of a cheque, From the shipmates of Harwich and District branch, ..()cial chairman Bryan P. Avenell sent along a ÂŁ5 cheque "to help these Jennies." Accompanying it was an ode which started: "To Wren Dawn Young we send this note 'Cause on black stockings we still dote We know the hazards and don't think it fair To charge that extra 6Op a pair." The verse ended with thoughts on "keeping those stocking tops." Well, we had a word with %%'ren ~'oung who appreciated, and

I s as interested in the letter from 'Finioth%. Flu(isorm (..X ril issue) itb(nut the Danube Flotilla, as 1 ser'i.ed 'ii H.\~S Glowworm from August, 1924, until she left the ~anube ~iim(l went to Malta to pay off. Although the flotilla originally fighting, and he had gi,..en (dr c(nnsisted of the Gloww(nrm, Pe%.t(nn-Ward s(nme valu,iii 1, Aphis ' and Ladybird and 12 c(niching btftnre we left for co~istal m(nt(nr b(nais, the Danube Budarx~.it. - Vernon F, Smvth Fltitiiia in August, 1924, con R N reid I. Xk'lmblc. (('dr sisted of Glowworm alone (it~in. l.,iil(it)ri Capt. D. B. La Mottee flew. tht.. broad pennant as Senior Officer Dzinubt. until the flotilla was disbanded in Septembtr, 1925. We spent the winter of 1924 in iii tile 1' )tii imit, n I ll, it: it the harbour at K(nmarno, married acek)n,, Czech(nsit)vakizt (it %%.as part of etnmpicte n draft it) Gibraltar. 1 Itax c H before the First W0rid ,~ngar~. ar :anied gun pro aring for the m(nxe and ha,.e di,. ,~en we returned to back itn covered that I im ntnt entitled i,' Budapest alter the %.inter. Cdr. an extra disturbance alloancc (!hen Lieut.-Cdr.) Peytonft)r' m to children as the are .ard. our executive t;fficer, both under 1%,tn years (nid. ftnught a sabre duel with a The elder %.ill be 23 month,,.it and w(nn'. Hungarian. the time (nf the m(n%e and I will Tlis was quite a feat. con that the Hungarians lose ÂŁ77 because tnf tnne mxnnth', siderin difference. lk'h%. does the Nase we re 1 finest sabre fighters ir consider that children tinder the wtnrld then. The prestige of Britain, airc.idi. high in Hun ary sears d(n not incur expenses? I at that time, rt;se to the zenitt%i d.s ill need to buy expen..i%--' a result tnf this. disp(n..able nappies and %.h(, Needle,.% to say it was all kept kntn%%,, what el.,c during the .,tcrct as a British ,trying (nfficer weeks preceding and ,uccccding i., fk)rbidden t(n fight a duel, and the mo%.e. but I will recei%e no he ci)uid ezisily ha%.e refused the more help th~in ~i childic - 3, R, Carter. I "1 \ f~imil% challenge w.itfitnut dish(nnour (nn these grtnunds. He had been a R.\' lit),,pil~ti (;ibraili~ir llubmariner in the First World our inquiries indicate that Wiir, ~ind was n(nt a man to claim a separate allow refuse zi challenge. ance, a child must he four As it happ,,c while we were years old and abo,.e and zit Komarno %%.c met Sandor attending whool, The move Todt, wh(n was a prc%,i(ius juniiir mu.st also involve a change Oh mpie champion at ,~ibre of school, - k-ditor,

Li Working girls Reference the letter ab(iut the pri(.t.. tif Naafi stockings. I would like to ,a~ that a Wren is a working girl getting the same, if n(it more, than the average fftatelot, Admittedly, we all like to see Wrens in stocking., and I am sure that the majority of %%'rens prefer them to eight,,, but all you have to do is to look around at the number of 1%'rens dravin br rid new can, 11 makes You wonder about whether (h" can aft(irdatlhr odd 60p. - MEM(\ltS. J. Wills, H.%1.S. F.ur.,.~lu...

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incident to which he refers is the attack on the ~stl,~,~ilnesweeping Fl~)tillzt off Le Havre on L'7 August 1944, made in error by Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft with rockets and cannon guns. Mr. Burston "ii% the ..tiutfer*' '1'he litniiiiii were sweeping near the m(iuth of the Seine. ]-he (ierman.,. alerted he mhe i!unfire, 1 lk)ined in the itt~ick uith their Traier coastal gun,,.

(';ithcrine. 4001 Minc,,%%ccpint! Fit)tiiiii. ibhicii %enl! (i) pick up %urtixt)r~ fiii ., %cr%ed in the ,ame shir So proud was he of hi~ m;iic, I the [1u%,,.ir ~ind the xxo.,hip,,. fliat lie ,titcki lmi, tiatichtc i Britilniart. were ,unk. and the ('atheritik. s, i~i,ii I iktbtilti r'neicr lb .ii.imander so ln~itii% tiiim~iged Edit(ir, ii)ri:ct them tolat 'tie riad t(n U 1:iler There were more scrap9111 lhzin -Imi ezi,.uitities amtnng nai.ii .ind riiitne.%. --

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In ilic t)(x)k. ,.( )ut S%kccp%. li~irri Ludi~im and m%scif. ific~c i.. ;i chapter, "St%zigc.Sunda,.. which gi%.c,, ii (till ~tek.()tint f'thi., disaster - Paul I.und, ('he'adle I ('heshiry) hs

" Similar letters ha,.e been recei,,ed from (;, Fordham Gillingham), ('FX) S, Smith (H, %I.S, Drake ~, es-CP() (;. Baird ii)undeci, c%-AN R. I., 'Fra%ers (Huddersfieldl. c%-PO Steward J, N. \ew combe (Nottingham), and Ivor R. Bur,.;ton (,Sonberset), Mr. Burstiin ~ai~~ that ~it fir%i blame was attit'chcd to the R.A.F. but later a change of - (nf %N.hich the plans Flag Officer British Assault was n(nt inf(nrmed was blamed. An officer was f(nund guilty (nf negli. CflCC

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Rei:,ir(liti-- the sri H. SI ships to Sh..iink:im,ii. tlnk last Bri 1 1., h cc .irship to le~il( Sh~ingha, before the cit% wii, captured in Mas 1949 %%'a, the tri, to Black SI%'Ztn. C.e were moored iii a buoy in the harbour and etnuld hear the Communist artiiier% bombarding the Nati(nnali%t on the ~r),,ititnn,. cit% out 11 .1c made tnut to ~ezi belore tkin cut (nff re the letter ikhich ~iske'i arsing whic ship went int&n acti(nn fir.,t in Korea, at 1)5.10 tnn 2 JuIs' 1951) I4.M S Jitmai*cii. 11.*%1.S. Black Si%.in ~ind the 1'.S.S. Junc~iu engaged six North Korean E-Nnals. I btiic%.c that we ezin justly claim to be last in Shanghai and first in Korea. - %%'. Nolan (ex AB, H.M.S. Black Sxi;in), \ew tow nec arels. ('(itinii Down

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" As information for a book, M r. George Young, of Queensioncl, Halifax Coun Nova Scotio, Canada, wouvcd like to hear from old ship mates in H.M.S. Montgomery 1941-42, especially those who recall the Frenchman Paul Rojo who transferred to the French submarine Surcouf at Halifax in Janu ary, 1942. " Mr. Des Peck, Philomel Store. P0 Box 95, Port Stonley, Falkland Islands, is hoping to reprint as souvenirs two songs com posed by British sailors after the Falkland Islands Battle in 1914. One is called "One Day at Port Stanley," and the other "The Noble 8th of

De~ber." Existing copies are marked "copyright," and Mr. Peck would like to trace the authors who can help him in gettin permission. Wing Cdr. t. R. Pitchfork, R.A.F., 208 S_quadron, Honington, Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk, lP3l I EE ' would like to contact ex member* of the ship's comwho served aboard Pay.S. Sheffield in the Second World War. He is hoping to get personal an ecdotes. photographs, etc., for inclusion in an exhibition In London in September. The theme of his exhibit is "Shef field at War," depicting the city's association with all three Services.

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the lc::c, from Mr. ('ilrbcin (\1.ircln is,ue) iiitcrc,.ted me, for I i snm.iii sii'.t,r h~idge hoc' ice arded for minesweeping during :lie Second World %k'iir, but the .tix;ird dtne.~ n(nt appear (nn my discharge sheet. )'t)u mii%, be interested t(n kntni%. .fi.i: I hii~e a number of ph(ito a collection knf U I.i,iphs ,h(nwi ~,, it., and othn,, craft hidden in ~i \,,rx% -.gian fiiir(f iind di,,covered he chance some weeks after VE 1945. I' was the only person with a .,Tnner~i atxn~ird SiMS 11137 iii the :Iilc, iind recall lhiit the di%ci)%.crv irrprised us and the seni(nr(nfficeis - ;1,1 subsequently' ;irri,,ed to .''~c~tigate. I: ,ccmcd that the Germa \.,%%.had either deliberatel~l ridden their .hip,, or f;iiit..&] to ,urrender them. Perhiip~, one tnf your readers has more information :ihtiut thi,,. - 6. P, %loss, I.iss.

HC,ints. " The

Department of and Antiquities at the National Maritime %1u,.eum has written describ ing the t,%tahiishment (if the Mint' ('iearance %t'reice' in 1919 and the badge' which was worn on the left slet'ce be members of thi.'Ser% ice which at one stage compri,.ed 700 ibfficers and 14,500 rating.., Editor, Weapons

Up a creek F'-" in No. 98 Duriii,-, . ,''riI ine \li! cc ening i'n 51113 No Yls -- int)i% delightlul hi)ti,.ctx)itt moored in ii Kent creek - I was shown a handsome hronie liite ,ccured to at hulkhead in, Phe.iring thi.s in.,criptit)n: This pla4ue i,., presented to H.NI. m(ntor torpedo N)zit No. ", t(n c(nmmemtnrate her idtnp titnn by the residents of Litherlan'd Urban 1)istrict ('(nun oil durin, 1%'ar..hip Week March 14-21. l42." My hi)st ii(nuld like in know if the plaque is and where i,, Litheriand.genuine, Other rectnrds shtnii that MTB N(n. 98 was built he X'i)sper% between January ana October 1942. ,(1 her adx;ptit)n in \Iiirch in the %N.(nmb' --- Jonathan 1Langdon. Commander R N \Iinistr,.. of Defence F'aces of our Scouse readers will register disbelief, 1Litheriand being in the 1Liverpool area, alth(nugh in the local government changes (nt the mid-70,, Litherlanci ['.1),C, di"ppeared, to be incorpo rated into the Metropolitan Borough (if Selton. There were plenI of ll'ar,,hip %%'eek., about 1942 and our gut,%% would ht' that the people of 1Litheriand held one and forked out their tanners and bobs remember when c(iin., had calue? to help build 'sill) 9)) - Edit(ir.

Post to: Letters to the Editor, Navy News

NAVY NEWS, JUNE 1980

XX-' CAN-7' bEr NOT SuE /VN' S WA )O Ă§c 4AC14~'A Yj 6O7 Ë&#x2020;72v4t' SY A G'/4Vr 7y,ci</ 4,%" Y/A' EI5 IS AZS/OtE,V 4"

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off Getting the hook!

Signal on U the line

Watch the

U birdies! .\ni ne h li~lett iil h

Having lost my badges and hook for a reason I didn't agree with, I would like to know if I can be forced to have my badges back; and if I don't will I be forced to go for my hook as well?

As i new ,utn..,criber I am delighted w.ith \avy News, and amazed to learn fr'om a recent One other thing I have been wondering. Is there any new issue that the Rame He~id is still Ht, of "eight" trousers in the pipeline, as the present issue design afloat. k are the worst thing pusser ever invented? They keep their colour I last s;iw her when she wa., well. but if you do go out in any wind you feel as if you have depot ship for the Rc,,cr%.e Fleet in the Tamar Trt)t. It was the nothing on, besides not being very warm they shrink like mad - "Shivering," Gosport, time of the first post-war fuel crisis, and submarines wert. " Our understanding is that while a man need not accept a brought in to tx)i.,ter the evening hook, badges awarded or restored are part of uniform and dockyard po',%.cr supplies by should be worn,-Editor, generzit(irs. us!g,thci'r sna~:~iis that the change over at 1 5 entailed a sh(nrt power cut ciiinciding ii.ith the nightly broadcast of "Dick Bar ton - Special Agent." The arrangement was most un[xypu tar on the messdecks. There was an(nther arr~inge. I wonder if an%. of your re,i(ll i, ~.i:i nr;kI. :(ii kli:zs. ,f," hich I merit by. which a sympathetic remember (nniv th-C fir-%I vcr,,c: unattached lad%. and appzirenti). residing adjacent to the landing Astanding on the jetty st(.Knd a sailor 0 s(n neat "ould hoist on her washing Awiiiiing f(nr his duty:boat t(n take him t(n his fleet 1tty (i"ne a garment The siren% they were' wailing, the masthead pennants fly inaprropriii ghtful ate tolarte And as the cables rattled home this was his reply figure, to warn thiit cu,,t(nm,. ['I] ,cc y(nu little sweetheart in the spring watcher., were lying in A.aii for -Rose wedding bells for you will gaily ring. any p(ntential wrongdoer bent on smug ling ashtnre a few gash and ht,,i,,ufcd tots. But the ditty goes i)n to tell i)f the siiiiiir's de..ith, ~i.s i)ne line I cliii If the jetty was unattended, a remember is: m(irt., eng.iging~ article (nf cl(nthing would h hoisted. - Ex-LSA R, ,Xmi)n& the de~i(l inti (1%ing %k)Lir sA,eelhe~irl, he i~ (sing G, Harding, 0.,wc,,try. Paul Whincop, CY(~sft)rth, \'c%kc'.istle urxnn Tyne

L7 Ditty puzzle

The Tfrpitz r*ders ai not forgotten

ut 1).'k res iess about "Night Strike Fronm H~ixirmi! ri..aki oint out that 830 Malta'' (April issue) I would like to

Squadron wa,., ver and for much of

m ch in existence at least until late 1943

rain I knew them when they were replacement aircraft chec tettinig cd out to the squadrons part (nf Nii, S TBR Wing, flying from H.M.S. Furious pr(ntee ting (,.n7 %&,a,., al..,(n inv(nived), and the Ru,si~in c(nnvoys. and in wondering what was going on. bt,tweeil times coming in to the The mist was almost on the R.N. iiir station H~itsion. r(xnftt)p,' of the Wrennery at the Some of them used'1 to c(nme ttnp of the hill when we heard the and drink cocoa with us at stand Barracudas come roaring over our heads in the early evenin easy. and I remcmticr the dance they gave in Kirkwall. Later, when the raid tnn tge But more parlicularly I recall Tirpi*tz was over and the news the was out, the entire station inning of April 1944 wher~t c ,quadr!)n flew out ttn seemed to bt, tnut m.atching as they flew over in f(nrmati(nn on '(ni n the Furious in Scapa Fi(nw, and almost hof(nre the n(nise had the way - south on (I believe) died away some of them were leave. biick again, because weather If anyone fr(nm that 831) remembers the conditi(nns had caused cra!,h Squadron Hatston ~iircraft checkers, this landings. T'he weather was just a.. had at particular one hasn't forgotten them. - Thelma W. Lancaster. H~it,.ttnn, and we were working Ltt ,iit fl hivh "intl,,iii,l drisit e \eisc.ist!e.ut:dcr.I s me

_ It 11.111% ,ittr.ictins Ikikcr tisements to Se~im~in officer ~inct)ur,ig~.R.\. L,Intries, en hirdwatchcr% "iiil Iiii%.c t)b,,crved "The Spitht.~ikt rcmiirkiibic 1'heasant." This species is a true iubmc.rsible. of ourse, better known 1(n the "i;li)r ~i,, either ;i one-ci.ed siciik ,ir, in knther wt.,rtis. the humble ki p1Vi'.:.rcs-,rning birdwatchers will, if ci)ur,,e, prefer the Wren,., as the outstanding attraction in the Ion ]i4It. Lt do not tx, caught tnut. If iibu are interested in .,eabirds, why n(nt c(nntact the H(nn. Sec. R.%'. Birdwiitching St)ciety, 23 St D~ivid's Roiid, 5(nuth,,eii. will he glad to enrol you ~is ii member and put i.t)u tnn the ,() that you ciin %pt..ik right lines with ~iuth(nrity on dock%.iird c~inari in (sp~irrt)w%)' %L rhi .i~ test tnthing (cr(iws),~atis sic of i'ght piirst)n., (cormor;ints) ~ind the like. And with luck you mas ,tchieve in time your iimbitiofi to encounter in the Roaring Forties an aibzitr(nss. that ,up reme master of the elements E, S. W, Maclure. Licut-Cdr. lion. See.. R \' Birdwaiching S,~cielk

Not a penny more for the married!

1"cnt).-one years after leaving the R.N. due to the irregularities of single I married pay scales, I am astounded to learn through Navy News that this situation still exists today, I left the Navy after 14 years in .li,,gust that a married leading ,ciiman was equal to mine ;is a sing,y,ay c chief petty officer %&ith twice the years of service. Since then I have been in employment where my married kunterparts receive not a penny miire than me (other than ihr(nugh taxation!). With the welfare roblems ,ome Wives cause the X.N. I am that Their Lordships stil suffrised et encourage men to - ''Ex-R N. ' , married -Gi)srxirt-

con,,ider ways &)I celebrating the the Order in centenary -(nf Council (nf Oettnber 17, 1884, which e.,tablished the Sick Berth Branch. One tnf the matters c(nnsidered is ii review of the history published in 1927. Perh;ip% one (nt your readers would be intere,,led in writing such zi hi,,ttir%. tnr might , kni)w iif s(imetnne,&.hk)'Wi)Uid - D. E. Ntacka%- Surg. of hi lp ( iipt. Director of \iival Medical Staff Traiining. R N Hi)spit;il ll,i,Iiir. Cpkl%Fnx)rt. 11~itit~

Going It Oalone

Calling Old U Breconians

Regitrdinw CPO Whitw(x)d's letter (.-\pril issue), while I do not distgree with him abknut the fact that everybody is separated from somebody, and that things can be rather expensive, I must point out that not all married men are let off duty week-ends or retard leaves. Also many wives would rather it zilone" than go to the 0 elfare. I have come to the conclusion that either my husband is in the wrong ship or could it be the fact that he is n(nt a senior rate" "Wondering," Ph.mi)uth. Sick

Berth

centenary cmni:::L 11.11 1)t~ii Sc: Lil) u ii d L. r t ti,.. -Sur ciiii Re.ir Admiral (N~i%zil ho,.pitals) to

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1Ch~:

Roy .d N,is s I.:. st timd *iphistie,itcl Nl( \I scssel, H.,%1 . S. Brecon, ek)mmi., sii)ncd in H.M.S. Verntnn tnn Miirch 21 at a ceremony, atten ded b, the Duche,,% inf Kent and by, a'mong man%. kither,., 31 membo,rs (nf the 'iiriginal Bre ctnn',, 1942-46 commi.,sitnn. T'he hospitalit~. of the captain, officers and .hi~", company was tnniv matched by their c(n~rtesy iind civilit%. iina on behalf of thinse 31 Old Brecotiins I wtnuld like to thank them for the very splendid da%. they gai.e u,,. While w. c weic ttngether for the fir,,t time f(nr many Years the idea tit a reunt(nn wj.,'put for ward. There are still a number of Old Brec(nnian,. ;tr(nund and, if they are interested, would they - S. It, get in tt)uch. RIciise od eM 58, Whitwell Rt)iid. St)ut~l%cii, Hzint,,. flhi'st

Wasted Upilot

\OLIr rc%ic%h of "Night Strtk(.. Fri)m sl,ilta and subsequent remarks on the Ratin, Scheme bring., me tin write ~fitl"."r, ,~ic pas-.age of 44) years. Back

,,%.i,

Admiral of

1937

when

the

idea

m(noted

beiie,..t.,) (1 Keyes, h~and a number

others were selected f(nr petty B(nth the pilot training.

officer

and second lireliminary .raininit were ei%.en by the Air

Force,

the

final

stztg(.

R(ny.~il 1 raining

being split into G.R. ol. fighter under na,..al ;iuspices. We were never allowed to integrate into the Fleet Air Arm as were the pet) le we had btcii trained to emur.lte - the scr-

- and done in the pilots A. F. The antag&inism wa,, fi),. tered by the same naval stalwarts ant

who

tht-)ught in 1939 that capital ships w(nuld decide the outc(nme

of the war and that radar was the figment

(nf

some zany

imagination. Some of us

were

scientist's

allowed

put our fivi-n~i-nto good use with the R.A.I:., ut only after frus trat i n

times, MTBS, dri%:ing MLs, teing sur%.ivors - and in fact anything that our vir'. ex pensive'pilot us for. -

training did

not fit

Douglas J. G. Har. court (ex-F.A.A. No. I C(iuNe,

It e:i

Barham Block, HMS Nelson, Portsmouth P01 3HH

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TODAY'S CAREERS ADVISERS HAVE TO BE A UTTLE MORE SUBTLE. I lne%.injictot)c.it)letopi(.ki)uttlney.(itirlglids who,arc bright, keen aind geimu line]%. i interested iii the Service.

And they must kn(nw how to spot the promis ing recruit underneath his long hair and hi,, icans. lf'you are a FCPO,CPO.WO or C/Sgt RM

coming up for rctircment, perhaps you w(nuld like to continue your naval service as a Careers Adviser You'd probably be based in one ofos-er60 Careers lintormation Ott-ices. As well as interview ing young men,.vou could be involved in local i,tibli(iti. %%.(irk iii(l li,ii%ovi with sliools,itif south 1i.I!it ti Oils,

:(:.e:t: I:Ieet.,iind.ilter tinree i.cits you could [.)c cligit)ic for proniotioin to I.icuitinaint. lt's.i re.'1x)nsible lob,tbris well,&% selecting new recruits,vou must ilsogive thenn an accurate pi(-iure 6fthe Sen.ice they will be loitiing. It y.ou think you're tine pcrsoii to start young men on thcir new careers, jind start on one yourself'. detailsare available in a current DCI. Altematively.get an iiit'ormation bookkt f'rom your local Resettlement Otl-iceror direct from the Directorate ot'Nj%..ti Recruiting, Room 103 AB(N) OAB.Old A~iiiiir.ilt~. Btiii,litl.u. Spriii~-, (,.irduns. ,'fli, It '\\

NAVY NEWS, JUNE 1980

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

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The role of a Police Officer in today's society is a vitally important one, requiring specialist skills and professional knowledge, in addition to high personal qualities.

That's why all Officers in the South Yorkshire Police are specialists in their chosen field, using their initiative, authority and specialised training to del with the many demanding and challenging situations which confront them almost daily, From the Constable on the beat to the Under Water Search Unit Diver, from the Motor Cycle Patrol Officer to the Fraud Squad Detective, all are SPECIALISTS in their own right,

Why not complete and return the coupon today-there's an open door for the right men and women to become Officers in the South Yorkshire Police - SPECIALISTS.

" " "

To: South Yorkshire Police, Careers Department, Snig Hill, Sheffield 1. Tel: Sheffield 78522

I a rn aged 1T2-39,172 cm (5'8") tall " or over male*), 167 cm (5'611) (female*), physically fit, of good "character and education. (Delete as necessary*). 11

NN6/80

P/eises 0,1(1 177(,'

full details of a career in South Yorkshire Police.

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Group s*is al for Orient

. !

ll.'YI.SC Antrim sailed on May 19 at the head of a group of nine ship,, which ik.iii spend

the next .c%.en months depi(iithe Far East. the highlights i)f the tril) bt, in early Septemht.i b three of the gr(nup'lo Shanghiii. . th', first.cilr" ivisit () by Royal for Navy China ship ~to

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in the Antrim i, Flying his Rear-Admiralflii6 . C. Jenkin, Flzi.I! Officer Fir.'1 Flotilla. The ship i, (riiht) leasint' pictured 1' rtsnriruth

irc the ..Xtitrini. the niL.iniht.r, of the ts In-si..ress C,rtliltr Sti,iilcli,:i (',,%cintry iiind the A laerrt iin et)mmi.,.,it)n fri)m I't5 to l') Af ter'visils t(n Gibr~ilbir,'Turkey ,,.isited the present H.M.S . Anit:rii ain(f C%.[)rus. the grtiup w.i*11 pass at Porism(nuth in A 'I Re~tr-Aktniir.ii RkibL.rt Squirk..,,. I The ship',, bell (nrt,~c 1)rigiil,i, through the Suez Canal, making further visits t(n Indian Ocean Antrim has been lent to her since December 1978, has been pr(mmoted ~ice-iikliiiiral fr(mni current namesake by Cdr. H. E. 2. He also holds the appointment of 1 );tlt.i snips A iii the group ~irt. thi. ports before undergoi*ng Mitinten May ;ince ;x:ri(nds in Sing;ip(nre. The P. Wilkin, whose father was the destrilver II.M * S. COMSUBEASTLANT. firsm commanding officer of the tiided ovenin*, the frigates Al~ieritv, ,,hips return t(n Singaptnre and fir,i ..\iitrim Ciiiiztteaand \~iiad, and the Hong Kong in mid-Oct(nbtr for Cdr. R S. Wrinith. Dreadnought Seoem. Apposntmerfls recently arwloutd wide: further m.iinten;tnce btfi)re,,iiilink! n bar 22 and ori command R.F.A.s Olwen, Stromne.,,,. Blue 0. M. F. VdhrML h~ c~~nd and as Convncdoee Clyde and Port Cdr. K. M. Forbe"ob~. Kent in jo he t-iii!k.ki Killk:(l(,111 R(nver and Rest)ure~. Con~ Fastane Ociober 7 Cornmrid June 2 S Ss e:i "()lkl ,\ntrrrn'.. s II %i,i! Tht. three %khi~li U~.-Cdr. J. G. F. Co~. War~ in L. Fr~n. Duty with HO H nd as Mat Chef of Staff (C and command September 8 AFr&M.i,J. Lieut.-Cdr. T. L. asiwy. Jersey in Ei Oci~ n7 (To serve as commodore) Command November i n D U.ut..Cdr. R. CU~. Aiderney December Capt. L. E. Widdicton. Hermes in command November 4 9 and as commanding officer ~.-Cdr. R. G. L G~. Staff officer 1ilshipnt.ii l'.tid \ ifilrs Capt. N. E. Barrow. Glamorgan in command October 7 II M S Arross . inn,ikiiic. Iii, fir,,, Ciyde 1>v RNRandicRN Perm staff and icr Hid" -rid Cqx. J. F. Co~. Bnthani as senior in the Ro~.,, 1 Naval .ipl,,ciiritnce officer September 2 and in =nmanii on . Hurit. Poiiorqton December ( he%,, champi(nnships, %~.alked tnff 9 and as commanding officer corrwmssaorang Lieut.-Cdr, R. H. Vincent. B.clungtor th the tr(nph%. at H.M.S. C&O. D. & Warns. Newcastle in coninarid and as C-W F3 Ociobw 14 October 21 and in wmarid R (C::liingw(x-od, btaiing the 197~ Cdr- P - J. Bootherd~. Mow in Lieut.-Cdr. D. W. J~ns. Angiesey ( mbined Services ch..impi(nn, P0 command October 14 November in and in command Cdr. C. J. 5. C~. Alacrity in command L~. M. D. P. Sw~. Oracle in s,rect. ~'icttnr Ludtnrum trophy =nmarid Augu!it 5 September 27 .ttt to Mr. A. F. Brameld. o'f C*. P. N. Franktyn. Active August 28 and L~. J. i. Hughes. Sflavington August 26 I l St S 1)r,ike n cor'vnarid arid as Commanding officer

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PWHAT YOU GET OUT OF A BANK ACCOUNT WITH LLOYDS.

TWIST IN THE TIN

Wren Stores Accountant Tracey Ward of H,M,S. Cochrane found herself with a "ticklerish" problem when tins of duty free tobacco were returned to the cash clothing store by a bewildered RPO Roderick Duncan, The problem? How do open a circular tin when the instructions on the lid clearly state that a coin should be inserted in a corner and then twisted (see below). Perhaps the makers' Instructions are not surprising when one considers that the tins of tobacco are manufactured Belfast!

you

Lloyds Bank has been associate(.] with the Royal Navy for many gener ations, and in that time we've built up a real tinderstan(.liii'(7 of the kind of money problems that service llt'C can

If you would like more infor

mation fill in the coupon or call into your nearest Lloyds Bank.

sometimeS create,

We can hell.) with financial, tax and insurance advice. We'll take the WOITV Out of

remembering to pa\, regular hills time-we'll p~i~, them b~,,,;t~iiidin(,

orders.

An(.], of course we'll give you a cheque book so that ~,oti (.loti't have to carry a lot of cash aroun(-], All these services, togetlictwith our Cashpoint dispenser for

instant cash, our savings schemes, and our current and deposit accounts, are examples of how we can help,

11 I A LOT N,~IORE THAN MONEY I I AT THE SIGN OF THE BLACK HORSE. I " I would like more Information ahotir a Lloyds hank ~iccotifit,

I I I I To: 1),P Gardiner TD. Setvices Liaison Ott.i(~(..r, " " 1 lo~.d..~ Bank, 6 Pall Mall. 1-()rii lon SW 1 Y l 1. - - - - - - - - - - -- --

NAX"y' NElk'S. Jt'\'1

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End of a long wait

PAGES FOR

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Eight months of separation is about to end for these families of the 'M c p' I 1p of N.AL e~rance. They are pictured on the paddle tug R.M.A.B. tr Ice - vessel on her return from her Anti~

KGFS RECORD .\

record ÂŁ~30,248 %.is dt%tributed to more thiiim IlNi iniiutic~il ch~irities by 's Fund for Sailors last year, the annual Geor he at the Mansion H(nuse, L;)nd(nn, was told. Kifng un d. se niecting (nf the A special "thank you- was e~,pressed by, the chairman (Admir~i) Sir William O'Brien)'t(n R(nyal Navy officers and ratings and their ives "who did so much every year t(n ensure that their ship or t.~t~ibli,.hment c~in directly or indirectly make ai c(intributii)n to " K (i F S f i j n (I.,

A benefit that can add to parting pain can be 'et)mplex and emotional Problems arising ".hen a Service marriage breaks - and include the important question of cligibi ity y or married benefits, Misunderstanding sometimes t(n clArn btnefit to le~iijs w h',cr(nve 1 cy, are n(n longer entitled. Yet it is recognized that the removal of benefits at a critical time might hinder a reconciliation. In some cases, money has had to bt, repaid when emotional stress is at its

greatest. . To bring about rec(nnciliation in cases of what is (nfficially erme,d "estrangement." mnm~ ,:hajnl~es have now been made to he married status category rule,,. CONSULT

Any Serviceman or wtnman ,Aho,.~t marriage is in serious difficulties. and who thinks that c,,trangement is imminent, is encouraged to c(nnsull the appr(npriate di%.isi(nnal (nr c(nmmanding officer. If the ofricer thinks there is any chance (nf recc)ncilial!'on, enc(nuragement should be given_ to use the counselling res(nurcc,, t~.iii.ibli. to both partners for

An offici~il ann(nuncement c the N aval Perstnnal and DC 303 - makes it clear that F~,~imm , r5~e5#-,rvice or chaplain. Where the Serviceman or there is no compulsion (nn any (nne ti) make use of thes.e w(nman maintains that no recon ciliation is p(nssible, a change (nf~irrangements. But if a Serviceman or woman married status category is not made until the N.P.P.S. has prefen n(nt t(n use them, MOD will have to decide the effective tried to ascertain the partner's date (nf the view. by, strict application estrant~iTr,-,n,~, of _ ul, THREE MONTHS and t(n secure r5pa en, where married benefiis Tiv, been~ Up to three months may now bw, allowed after the fir,,1 inter (nv~rnptaid. , 1 a change in marital view tx-f(nre a change in married status category, is made. either status category has to be made. or at. the end I the threeIf there is no reconciliation during m(nni entitlement it) (?r if at an earlier stage it is. cl"., mar scri(W, quarters remain that none is possible), the etnuple unchanged. will be rega.rded as est.ranged. SPELT OUT The change in category is made The procedure followed if from the date this c(nriciusi(nn is n(ntice tii %~icitte a quarter has to reached or the expiry ' of the be gi,.cn is spelt out in the three m(nnth peritid, official announcement. Sh(nuld there be a subsequent After the date (nf the cate (nr). reconciliation, a change of catechan c, the n(ntice per 5 is t(n Cl (nr C2 takes effect u,,u~t&% three mi)nths, but in fory rim the date of reciincili~iti(in ccr*.,iiti :ircunm.,t~iiicc% ezin he 31 it c~iilllk~~ h rll,ikik d.i re r pcci .

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A sponsored slim by four members of St Mary's Naval Wives' Association' Chatham' raised ÂŁ40 which was used to buy electric model acts for the children's ward of raclng;,nd T imtmralnrs' pictured presenting the gifts' Medway Hospital, (from left) Mrs, Jan Dash, Mrs, Ruth Day' Mrs. Betty Sharpe' :re nd Mrs, Izzle Humphries. Mrs, Dash, who organized the slimming campaign, succeeded in losing 251b.

P1W it If

Whitbread Duty Free Trade Division l-,.~,,Ambard Brunel Romd. Portsmouth P0l ZDU 'Fel~ Portsmouth (0705) 29542 Telex. 86438

Question oThoe ShkiLilil Service f;imilies hatic the chance (nf partiall~. furnished or unfurnish'ed quarters? This is a question which arouses strong view.% and a fin, in et''a C* cst ric rt 0 the A med t c ]a 1~ C. B(idy. FC" or Pay,a~,,hvoralf,"v' The A.F.P.R.B. it still considers the methodsan o calculatinjg fu.rniture hire charges is a but it asks if t?c

C(npriate, rvicernan should be given ii choice (nf furnished. furnished or unfurni gartially ed quarter,%. "At present there is virtually

no choice and we know from our sisits to Service units th.it this causes dissatisfaction am(nne, Service tenants, wh(n see it as an unnecessarily paternalistic atti. tude on the part of Service management.

THEIR OWN TASTES

"More(nver,, many of them have furnished, nr would like it, furnish, their quarters with per.

sonal belongings that accord with " their own tastes. The question of individual choice is one that, in our vicA. should be given seriou,' "con. sideration by the Services

No 311 27th year Editorial and business office: H.M,S. Nelson, Portsmouth. Telephones: Portsmouth 22351 exts. 24194 end 24163 (editorial) ext, 24226 (busineas), GPO line: Portsmouth 26040 Editor:

John Tucker

Deputy. Editor: Chris Morrocks

Assistant Editors: John Eillott, Joan Kelly, Anton Hanney Business manager: Licut,-Cdr, Len Truscott, MBE' RN (retd,)-

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rise came as a nice surprise a

It was a fair assumption that the latest report of the Armed Forces Pay Res.iew Body would include news of a sizeable -increase in accommodation charges. "frozen" since 1977,

In the event, the outcome must ha%.e pr(nved surprisingly agreeable for many., particularly people living in married quarters, where there was a range of increases (nf between only Ip and lop a day. These small increases have come about as a result of a different formula for assessing acc(nmmodation ' ' it: charges. This is h(nw the AFPRBN ex 1 The underlying remains ,gains at accom , m(xtati(nn charge,, should princit broadly in line with the amounts people in civil life would pay in similar circumstances. This is done b~. relating charges for married quarters to a combination of the average rents charged for local authority houses of similar standards; average rates payable for each type of u'r"r. hire charge for the furniture and ,,iu,,h,nid'equipmen' rk)vi*~ded by the Services., and a the c(nst nfmaintenance and dec~orati(nn incharfcf(nr as a as it exceeds local ituthiirity. practice.

OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD "Becau,,c it ],. ~i pt)iini th.it is often nni,,uinder,,1i)od, we again draw attention to the fact that acct)mmt) dalion ch~irge., etnmprehend all these elements, which must bt, taken into account in any attem 1 1(n draw. c(imparis(nns between Service and 1(ncapau th(nrity tenants (nr t(n calculate the cost of buying a house on a mortgage as an alternative to occupying Service quarters.%, Referring 1(n its "major reservation" over the assessment of the rent clement of the charge. the AFPRB says, "it is based on local authinrity rents weighted according t(n the age. locati(nn and type (there are nine c~ttcgk)ric.,) of Semcc quarter~ "()tir concern centres on the fact th,it the bend

provided in return for the rental element (nf the charge do not now match those provided by local authorities for their tenants on whË&#x2020;, average rents the rental element is based." Lkncal authority tenants effectively had long term security of tenure, whereas Service tenants, by the nature of their tenancy and career, did not.

LONG TERM SECURITY LAM,, security (nf tenure was reflected in 1("cal ut ( 'ity rents as a c(nritribution to capital costs and it was debatable whether tenants of Service married quarters who lacked such security should be required to make a similar c(nntributiod. "We believe it right, against this background, for the rent element of the Service accommodation charge to be abated so that it reflects only that element of local authority rents that relates to the direct costs of occupancy - that is, the runnin costs in terms of supervision and management an of expenditure on maintenance and Rent elements assessed on thisregairs." asis were incorporated in the accommodation charges recommended. As the charges for single accom modation bore a fixed relationship to those for married quarters, the benefits of the new method of assessment would apply to single servicemen and to servicewomen also. lnco"mrated in the recommendations, too, was a rates element based on a wider analysis of average rateable values, which was believed to provide a more representative and equit~ible basis.

"Nothing was too much trouble. Natocars made changing the car a real pleasure:'

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When Admiral of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin, Chief of the Defence Staff, learnt that four of his staff were to receive Long Service and Good Conduct medals he presented the medals himself, He is pictured with one of the recipients, POCK Neville Abbott and Mrs. Abbott, Among others to receive LS and GC medals was his driver, C!Sgt Ken Crouch' R.M.

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Tiffies have been training in Scotland's H.M.S. Caledonia for more than 40 years - a period which has seen major alterations of syllabus to meet the ever-changing needs of the Fleet. The modern Mir'nc Engineering 'Artificer ndlv"u~i cannot the hope to r ~il ace over the Ive~irs, but skills of at least ten traidesman categories phased out of the Royal as e his train'ng Ir th embraces those skills, of plus new ones, and he remains rec(;gnized ~ine best trained technicians of his kind.

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the lim C.iic(loni.t, year ;i Rosy.th imzii,~il b~ise and r~itng o,,,crlooking of iipprentices ,,picim(li(t Forth Ro~id Bridge. the is divided .in into four zirezis imp()rt i~ill tr~ii'imi'nr . equzil ~ t nn~l riime engiimeering technolog iiciidemi~,.,, cr;ift triiining ,tin(] naval general tr~iiniing. S~ecessftil ci)mpletion of the C(Itirse rc,,tilt,,, irm the liw~ir(l eagus (if a Technical E(Juczition Servic (.i)Liimeil 1)iplonm~i iind recogimition zis a 1-echimici~in by the Engi imeer,., Registration Bo;ird.

0 Training ships At present more than 350 apprentices iire under trziiining iin C~iledonizi. Arri,,.ing fronm H.NI.S. Fisg'tr(l ;ifter [Imrce terms'trziining (one ilciir), their fourth term is spent on b(nard the harbour training ships H.NI.S. ire 1,~isthotirime~ .hic ik Dtinczm . .S t'vl H. in(f Ro,,),(h shiporne into ii;ivil insght in b;ise wher ~ind life i,, ;in(l Auxiliarv M;icWtimery Certifiezites fechani~s iw~irde (t;iined rime had brzike wheels fitted in Recermtli tlii: the ship to (nperzite her mziirm place i)f piopellers, ;ilioik.iimr whi e berthed ;ii(nnp,side ttne (nf operatin ermibcs .crs pow tmigh zit ~n,ies (lenn(iinstr;itc(IC

" Term at sea Terms live to seven ;ire spent in Caled(nnia furthering ill ;ircii,., of tritining, iiin(l 8 term at scii iii the 1)zir(m(iuth training ship. ClassSspn,!,Ihe i tr more a w come and shii)hortne experience, and provides iningfives much-inceded chzin c of en,,,ironment in the middle of a 40-rmnointh course trziining. 1nm tion (nf Engineering Branch Developmeimt inti , ~lementiii c trziining means th~it ~ipp,rentices who joined alter J~inu~iry,, 1978, will find their triiining between 10 and 12 ('lass split btt%.cen Cziledoni~i iiim(l [f.M.S. Collingwooti. the hi~is depending on their sub-specializ~ition i)f ,%lcch~iniezii or Electriczil, within the Marine Enginceriimg speci~iliz~ition.

his placc;is r zipprentice t(i t~ike senior ~m le~iviimg C~iledoniii. The est.iblishment hozists;i wide rzin of thriving clubs from motor-c~.cling and m(ndel mztllciing to ni(iuntiiim - zin(l i is sports are iiciive in ezinojing ceritnh~c and zill (ncal ~ind . r Y irdmen Educzt~ Ciiicdoni~i ~ilso houses thi-' U tiormzii Unit. At present t~mere zire rr~itin;s, provisionall~. selected for pr(nmoti(nn, doing ~in 0 and A level GCES unde' l time for the required qualific;iti(ins. The unit is (itic iii move to Collingw(nod.

0 Hull course n C~iledoimiii. Designed to fill zi of the MEA(H), IMEAs ~ind ~ 14 (nr 21-week course, depending (nn their sub s Cialization, which prepares them t(n fill Hull billets in M.Iminte,nance Units zind ~it sea. The course is . C;ticd(nnizi houses senior rates from submarines and

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" Range of skills -Re cr.ift triti'nicng is desigime(t to coi.cr the wide rziiml~t. of skills which tod~t~.'s MEA is expected to ha,..c iit his [iimgertips to m~iint~iin machinery ~ind associated equip. ment and sy,~tcm..,C His skills range from fittin~ ;ill(l tu,ni,m , to forging, %k.elding and GRP r~p~i ir ibi 'M~ii ne Engineering technology, is pro ressed throughout the tr;iining iind biicked up by the ~~i.rbour and se~i ship terms. Classr(x)m in,.,truction i,, enii,,.cime(t training bv t c ii%.~til~ibilib. of st~itic, ".orking ziii(l runniimg machinery in the Steam and G.is I-urbine sh(i.p,, ~in(l 'he Ship Systems room. The apprentices raCtise m;iinten~ince and fault diagnosis in parallel cl;lss. room instruction.

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When you have completed your service with the forces, it's only natural that you're thinking about the future. What you may not realise is that the training you've received in tile,

forces-training which has given you qualities of leadership, discipline and adaptability-is an ideal grounding for a future Manager with Rank Leisure. Being already receptive to new ideas, you'll quickly benefit from the best training in the Leisure business, and, in a very short time, you could be successfully managing one of our Top Rank Bingo and Social Clubs. You'll be entertaining people in large numbers, as well as ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. And this cover a is where your versatility comes in; for your responsibility whole host of functions, which includes staff administration and training, catering and bars, as well as promoting your Club. It's a unique and challenging job; but then you'll be used to challenges. With your experience, a necessary degree of flair and initiative, and, above all, a determination to make the grade, you'll be delighted to find how successful the transition back into civvy street can be. Chris Pope, General Manager of the Top Rank Club in Halifax was, and he's quick to tell anyone his own personal success story: "I'd had a thorough training during my time in the services, and just wanted to roll up my sleeves and show them what I could do Chris' achievement has been repeated time and time again by people from every branch of the services. So the proven track record is there to be seen. Starting salary is ÂŁ3,764 (more if you work in London) and you also participate in a bonus scheme, plus overtime opportunities. We are pleased to offer careers to both men and women. Please write or 'phone for further details to the Recruitment Manager, Rank Leisure Services Limited, 7 Great Russell Street, London WC1. Tel: 01-580 2010.

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Cardiff all set to be a TV star

Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, inspects the guard of honour during the rededication of H.M.S. London in Portsmouth Naval base on April 25. The Princess was principal guest at the ceremony and cut the rededication cake with the assistance of the ship's youngest rating, JMEM Peter Doe. Princess Alice launched the guided missile destroyer at the Walls.end yard of Swan Hunter in 1961. H.M.S. London has just completed a year-long refit.

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\le-rnbtr'. of the ship's tompans of Il.M.S. Amazon formed the Guard of Honour at the mayor-making ceremony at Southampton Guildhall on This 20. The Amazon. under the command of (dr. Tons Peters, sisited Southampton. which has adopted the ship, from Ma 20 to 22. At the conclusion of the si.sit, Councillor Patrick Allan. the elected Masor of Southampton. took passage in the frigate down Southampton Water. disembarking by helicopter. One of eight Type 2! triples, 11.51.5. Amazon was built in the Woolston, Southampton Yard of Sosper Thornscroft. She was launched bs Anne in April, 1971 and was commissioned at Southampton in the presence of the Princess in 1974. tlthough now based in Plsmouth,tbe ship has maintained a close liaison with her adopted city.

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Slinci si the port of (art.igena in Spain, where flying demonstrations of the Lynx helicopter were given. Earlier, she had handed over surveillance of the Kiev group to H.M.S. Dido and paid a brief visit to Lagos (Portugal) before taking in the NATO exercise Open rrt ~late in the Mediterranean

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lhc Cardiff will also be featured an episode dealing with the idution of the cruiser class of Admiral of the Fleet ssarship lord Hill-Norton. former Chief of Defence Staff and Chairman ut \.\T0s Military Committee. ifl present and narrate the series. t h screened next sear. II .M .S. Cardiff. meanwhile. ha' paid her first visit to the City ot Cardiff. Fhe da got off to a flying start \shen the ship's Lynx helicopter eked up the Lord Masor and picked Mayoress at City Rail and in took them to the ship' 'k the Bristol Channel for the after noon tide.

'H.M.S' Benefit won't go to sea

11. SC arditi could he in for star treatment when a new B. B.C. television series reaches your screens. Shots of the Navy's latest Type 42 guided missile destroyer docurncntar

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I1.M.S Benefit has outed the Nays - but shell neser put to sea. For H.M.S. Benefit is a Type 22 frigate main machine installed for training purposes in H.M.S. Sultan. The simulator, which is linked to a computer and behaves exactls as if it were controlling real machinery. was "commissioned" at Parsons Block by Mrs. K. V. Hadow. wife of the Captain of H.M.S. Sultan. 'H MS. Benefit is the third simulator to be installed in Sultan. In 196S ''H.M.S. Buckinghamshire." a County-class destroyer analogue system simulator, was installed and in 1973 "H.M.S. Aylesbury." a Type 2! Type 42 s. stem was commissioned

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14.M.S. Manchester, a stretched" Type 42 guided missile destroyer. is to he launched from Vickers Yard. Barrow-in-Furness. on August Members of the crew of the last H.M.S. Manchester. which was sunk off Cape Bon in August 1942. are invited to apply for tickets to the launch to the Personnel Manager. Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd . Barrow Shipbuilding \Viurks. P.O. Box 6. Barrow-in-Furness. Cumbria LAI4 lAB

MUSICAL WELCOME As the Cardiff entered Queen Alexandra Dock she was welcomed by the entire city council and the sand of the 3rd battalion Royal Regiment of Wales. Wilson, the Capt. 'B. N. commanding officer, and the Lord Mayor. went ashore to meet men from the ship's company who had cycled from Portsmouth. raising more than ÂŁ700 for a Cardiff hospital for handicapped children More than 200 of the ships company attended a civic dinner at which the warship was presented with a pair of engraved decanters and a silver trophy. MASSIVE QUEUE When visitors.

the ship opened to 5,4(5) turned up forming a queue which stretched to the dock gates and extended the open. time by two hours Other activities during the sixday visit included visits to a colliery and police headquarters. and many sporting fixtures, of which the highlight was a 16..-4 suctory by the ship's rugby team over Ilandaff Veterans. Two other enjoyable events

during the visit were the opening by Capt. Wilson of T.S. Cardiff. the new Cardiff Sea Cadet headquarters. and a party at Rose Villa, Ely Hospital for Handicapped Patients, at which the star attraction was a cake baked in the ship. 0 cardiff cycUsts - a.. Pop 35.

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There are over 50 Ferranti Computer Systems at sea so far and on this sound base of- proven experience 'e ire expanding to cope with new contracts for home and overseas. Future systems will incorporate our ne'. powerful main processors and microprocessors and will utilise distributed processing and advanced systerdesign techniques.

If you are looking for job interest, more technical responsibility and project work that will stretch your abi, then come and talk to the Systems Design and Evaluation Group. We have vacancies at Bracknell and in Portsmouth area. There are also opportunities for long and short term periods of trials work on site with attractive allowances. deal applicants will be qualified to degree level and will have digital systems experience. Those successful will made responsible for overall systems design, definition and specification, the interfaces between Ferranti and other manufacturers' units. cabling, alignment and setting to work schedules, trials work and performance Suitable 4raining is offered oii Ferranti hardware, software and systems design methodology.

We offer competitive salanes which are reviewed annually, paid overtime, a productivity bonus scheme, flexh' working hours, assistance with relocation expenses and a good pension scheme. Write to the Personnel Officer, Ferranti Computer Systems Limited. (Bracknell Division), WenErn P d R Berkshire RGI2 IRA, or ring Bracknell (0344) 3232 ext.471. Please quote ref. no B 18 N5.

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The aim of this regular feature is to Defence Council Instructions iflectli event of action being taken the full

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Stand by for 60-year-old sailors . . !

Artificers and mechanicians are to have the opportunity of a "lifetime" job with the Royal Navy, and the Admiralty intend to offer similar engagements in shortage categories at a later date. (d) Fifteen years extended service. All service under these options will be reckonable for pension purposes up to a maximum of 37 years. A second official announcernent emphasises that with the introduction of 15 years guaranteed service past normal retiring age it has become even more important that personnel should have a clear understanding of the options open to them.

Last year saw the introduction of engagements of ten years beyond 22 years' service and approval has now been aiven for engagements of 15 years beyond 22. Some sailors could now be serving up to the age of 60. Extension of the scheme to other categories will be dictated by long-term manning considerations. There are four options for ratings eligible. These are: (a) Continuance in service for 15 years to 'guaranteed 37 Successful years service. applicants will continue to be fully draftable. (b) Continuance in service for 10 years (a third 10) followed by five years' extended service. (C) A Fifth Five followed by ten years' extended service

Opportunit Opportunities

A summary has been prepared for the widest possible distribution, being of special interest to ratings within 18 months of completing time for pension. These are the as set out: ~All All ratings (including arttflcots and mec'anicians) Fully draftable (sea or shore service) - Fifth 'Five possibly

followed by Sixth Five (exceptionally Seventh Five), the number permitted being dependent upon manning situation within branch. Non-draftable (shore service in a special billet) - Up to five years' extended service, normally followed by further fiveto age 55 year periods (exceptionally / Artificers mechaniclans only: F'ully draftable 'sea or shore service) - Third 'Ten, possibly followed by Seventh Five; or guaranteed 37 years' service. Non-draftable (shore service in a special billet) - Guaranteed ten years' extended service, normally followed by five years up to age 55 (exceptionally 60) but not in over-subscribed preference draft areas. Or Guaranteed 15 years' extended service (exceptionally continuing to age 60) but not in over-subscribed preference

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extended range of items bearing specially commissioned medallions '1 cast in metal taken , from H.M.S. ARK ROYAL and H.M.S. / EAGLE are now .. ;' "vailable. The photograph shows 'ARK items, the EAGLE have a items

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Replica 2/8 Rum Measure £4.30 (p&p 40p) Decorative 1 Pint Copper Tankard £6.90 (p&p 40p) Decorative 1/2 Pint Copper Tankard £4.90 (p&p 40p) 21/2in. Handbell £3.20 (p&p 30p) Paper Knife £2.50 (p&p 30p) 3m. Handbeli £4.90 (p&p 40p) Ash Tray £1.90 (p&p 30p) A small change in

design has enabled s to make a few more Capstans from ARK ROYAL metal at £14.50 (p&p 50p) and the Pendant made from ARK ROYAL timber has been redesigned and renowned Marine Artist The now is now available at Robert Taylor has added a £250 (p&p 20p). full colour print of H.M.S. Keyrings are still KELLY to his range of low cost £1.10 (p&p lop). naval prints; he painted the ship several times and the picture chosen for "H.M.S. KELLY," at the H.M.S. ARK £495, loins ROYAL' print at £3.45 and the "LAST PHANTOM" at £2.20. Post

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'And some of your Golden Oldies had better get a trim before next Divisions!' draft areas. 'The Mixture" (fully draftable followed by shore service in a special billet). Or Fifth Five followed by five service. Every =extended 'will be made to draft a man to his preference area for his of extended service. eriod Fifth Five followed by ten years' extended service (the chances of extended service period being served in an oversubscribed preference draft area are not high). Or Third Ten followed by five years' extended service. Every effort will be made to draft a man to his preference area for his extended service period.

Conversion The announcement goes on to point out that men servinQon a Fifth or Sixth Five or ThirdTen can apply to convert their engagements into any of the appropriate longer engagements described above. DCI (RN) 272 and 273

Manual

Volume I of the revised Admiralty Manual of Seamanship is now being published. An announcement gives the scale of issue of the manual. BR 67(1), (2), (3) and (4). II also gives the following forecast publication dates: Volume Ii. February 1981: volume ill. Spring 1982. This will be followed by volume IV. DCI (RN) 279

Driving hours

Although drivers of Service motor vehicles are legally exempted from the statutory restrictions on driving and working hours, it is Ministry of Defence policy to comply with statutory limits whenever practicable, subject to operational, training, or emergency requirements. DCI (RN) J 282

Award scheme

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme offering to young people "a challenge of endeavour and achievement" is encouraged in the Royal Navy. In many cases new entrants will already have entered the scheme while at school, and will

find further assistance within the Service DCI (RN) 270

Funeral grants

Approval has been given for funeral grants to be increased from £40 to £120, and from £70 to £190. In addition, when a Service burial takes place in a family grave, a Service headstone may now be provided at public expense DCI (RN) 271

O.B.E. award

In recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland, the 0 B E. has been awarded to

Col. J. M. C. Garrod, Royal Marines. Mentions in Despatches go to Cpl. P. McGlynn and Marine R. Filon. DCI (RN) 256

Salvage award

A salvage award has been made to H.M.S. Fife for service rendered to the fishing vessel Oulton Queen on June 6 and 7 1978. DCI (RN) 274

'T Queen's birthday

Observance of the Queens official birthday will be on June 14 for 1980, and June 13 for 1981. DCI (RN) 250

Air show

Farnborough International Air Show for 1980 will be held from September 1 to 7. DCI (RN) J 263

* Merger

During the next two years the assurance functions of Cuality Directorate of Weapons Production (Naval) will be amalgamated with the Directorate of Naval Ordnance Service. Further studies are under way to effect a total merger of all activities of both directorates. DCI (RN) J 266

WQ TEST FOR SENIOR RATES::]

A Seaman Group warfare course is being introduced for senior rates, in order to broaden the warfare knowledge and expertise of those drafted to sea as the senior rating of their sub-branch.

It is intended to selected one senior rate per Seaman sub-branch per ship where more than one chief or petty officer of that sub-branch is borne. In addition, all CPO OPS(EW) will normally be selected for the course before being drafted to sea. For drafting purposes only, ratings who successfully complete the course will be noted as WO (Warfare Qualified).

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It is expected that the introduction of WO senior ratings will lead progressively towards a build-up of expertise on specific equipments at the senior rate level and so provide a significantly improved contribution to the operational effectiveness of ships In the Fleet The official announcement points out that It Is Important that the WO senior rating is not confused with the previous instructor rate whose training was radically different, since that embraced all the major equIpments manned by a sub-branch, but was Insular in relation to other sub-branches. DCI(RN) 260

'What they mean is your Work's Quadrupled!'

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The Roa1 Nit'.v is making its presence felt in an area of the Lowlands 150 miles from the sea. Although only ten strong, the RN. Element at the Headquarters, Allied Forces Central Europe have achieved recognition in the sporting life of South Limburg in the Netherlands,

't the AFCENT HO. in the small town of Brunssum, tasksof the Naval and R.M. personnel :nclude communications, adminstration and driving - but the dement also brings colour to the recreational life of the multinational community.

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AFCENTS soccer. rugh' hocke, cricket and shootin teams are all blessed with a of nautical sprinkling types. while the Scout troop Marines.

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\ \.isal and R.M. darts team I he Hookslingers" - has ompIeted a successful season in he South Limhurg Darts I ague. bringing the Navy into intact wit h the [iutc h ,immunitv, Integration with local people made easy by the fact that I most the entire population speak English articulately, and :heir natural friendliness results in a friction-free Service-civilian 'dationship. This summer, international :elationships were being further promoted irs the trirmation of it

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ftc two Sea King helicopters of B Flight. 524 Naval Air Squadron. have been - R. F.A. Fort Austin. undertaking their first operational sorties from their ncv home The flight was formed at the RN. air station Culdrosc shortly before last Christmas and embarked in the Fort Austin on February 7. Folloing shakeaown an,! basic operational sea training & '11 Portland. the ship took part Exercise Springtrain. 1illoeI an independent exercise and asisit to (ihraltar. last month she took part in Exercise Open Gate. visiting Taranto and Corfu before returning home. ODE A major stage in the building of a new Fleet maintenance complex at Portsmouth has begun with the driving of the first pile by the Port Admiral, Rear-Admiral Paul Bass. The pile-driving marked the start of work on the new jetties for the complex which will provide improsed facilities for the dayto-day maintenance of warships. E 0 0

Men of the wartime mine disposal unit who were honoured by King George Vi in 1939 returned to R.M.S. Vernon as guests of the Captain of the establishment. Capt Keith Sutherland. The anti-mine team Capt. R. C. Lewis RN. (Retd.). Mr. J. G. D. Ouvrev RN. (Retd.) and former AB L. Vearncombe were presented with D.S.O.s and the D.S.M. respectively by the King in Vernon. Also at the reunion was Mrs. M. Ryan. whose husband died in a mine disposal operation.

Forces Help Society and Lord Roberts Workshops to celebrate he organisation's 80th - and the 80th anniversary birthday of its patron. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The basic cover is available at

A routine Wasp helicopter sortie from the RN. air station Portland ended in a rousing welcome for the pilot. LieutCdr. David Pomeroy. On his return his colleagues were waitin to celebrate his achieving

Two special, first-day covers have been commissioned by the

£1.20 and a cover containina souvenir crown to be issued-by the Royal Mint will cost £2.2(1. Orders should be sent to the Lord Roberts Philatelic Appeal. Liege House Marshiteld. (Thippenh;irn,

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3.&)O accident-free flying hours. Lieut.-Cdr. Pomrov, who joined 703 Naval Air Suadron as senior pilot in February. responsible to the squadron's

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Snookered mess

Senior rates serving in H.M.S. Inskip, Preston, are looking for a full-size snooker table - but they do not have even a second-hand one (approximately £2,000). enouqh'dofornot want charity" but if any mess or organisation They

can help would they please contact FCWEM Bell on Preston 690381, ext. 24,

\ -Ill] gun tampion from the fti:tleship H.M.S. Revenge has been presented to the Polaris submarine which bears the same name. While on a visit to H.M.S. Dolphin, former Royal Marine Colour Sgt. E. W. Bull handed over the tampion to two crew members of the boat. CPOs Ni el Pritchard and Andrew pvfunro. Colour Sgt. Bull was given the tampion while serving in the battleship in 193l-. 0

B.B.C Radio's "Any Queslions?" was broadcast from the RN. Engineering College, Manadon as part of the colleoe's centenary celebrations, the panel, chaired by David Jacobs, included rapt. Julian Oswald, the next Captain of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth.

o o CPO's from Gannet,

the Royal Naval Unit at Prestwick, entered into the spirit of the occasion when they toured Bell's whisky-bottling plant at Broxburn.

o o o Maj.-General H. E. N. Bredin, Colonel of the Royal Irish Rangers, visited H.M.S. AntrIm to tour the destroyer and meet of

members the ship's Irish company. The tk., Royal ff;it_ 11,13

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regiment.

o ° H.M.S. Eskimo is to take part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Royal

Canadian Navy at Halifax in July. British connections with the Nova Scotian port go back to 1749 when the city was founded.

bowls team composed of memhers of the RN. Element and the equall small ( Na.v contingent

Ipswich shows e a

lpstih %4 ill show the flag from September 13 to 20 when naval societies in the area combine to launch the first ever Suffolk Navy Week to raise funds for nasaIcharities andtorecruit net members. Included in the week's events will be a dance, a march through the town, a memorial service at Lowestoft and shop window displays supported b naval stalls at lpswich Town Hall, l'hose wishing to attend or who hase nasal mementos to put on display contact ex-PO C. J. Mack. 2 Eserton Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk. IPI 6DB, telephone Ipswich 41002.

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Princely visit Highlight of a meek of c'lehratk)ns to mark the 150th annisersar of the commissioning of H.M.S. Excellent will be a visit b the Prince of %%ales to resiess Rosal I)js u.sions on Wednesda'. June II.

150 years of H.M.S. Excellent

About 250 members of the Roal Na'.'. and 1%RNS now serving in the shore establishment will be on parade, under the command of (apt. Richard Bethell, ALso on parade will be about 100 members of the Queen's Regiment, with which Excellent is affiliated. Now the School of Naval General Training. H.M.S. Excellent will be holding an anniversary tattoo on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 12, 13 and 14, which will include some 20 displays demonstrating the history and present role of Whale Island.

For 85 years nasal gunners was taught on Whale Island Great-expansion, in training came with the Second World War and con" tinued on a reduced scale during the 1950s avid &)s.

The tattoo will start at 9.30 p.m. each evening. The best seats can he resersed at £2 and are obtainable from the \nni'.ersan office in Il.\1.S. lxcelleni. nreser'.ed seats at LI mill he asailable on the night.

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Both the Tankard and the Plate are deeply engraved with a detailed and accurate track chart of the action, with much of the detail about times of opening fire and the other major incidents of the battle incorporated into the design. The Battle of the River Plate was the first action of the war to take hold of the public imagination and makes a very proper choice as the subject of the -Naval Plate and Tankard in 1980. Each Tankard and Plate is numbered and is thus unique, and Tankards and Plate

can be bought together or separately. The first fifty pairs will be available with matched numbers. The Naval Plate costs £22.50 (Part p&p 1) and the Naval Tankard £18.50 (Part p&p £1). Please fill in the order quickly, orders will be dealt with (and registered numbers allocated) in the order of arrival, although the items will be available throughout 1980. I We would also like to know what / subject you think should be used next year, and would like to know this even if you are not ordering now.

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But times were changing. The last Long Gunners course finished in 1972 and, with the establishment of the School of Maritime Operations in H.M.S l)rad. Excellent took on a new role. ft became the School of Nasal General Training. responsible for training officers and ratings in leadership. ceremonial, internal security. damagc control. lirefighting and man management. It is the home of the Naval Weapons Trials organisation, whose members fundamentally act as quality assurance inspectors" of the modern Navy's weapon and communications systems. It provides a home for the R.N The Regulating Branch hecanc associated with Excellent in 1949 l)isplav Team, whose () junior when, after many moves. the RN. r.itings tour the countrs from Ma T November giving thsplass: for Regulating School finally settled the Portsmouth Field Gunners there. ssho practise their tough trade Ceremonial expertise housed on there before moving on to the the island has been appreciated by Royal Tournament in London. the thousands (and millions and for the Fleet Photographic through television) who have Unit, with its task of providing ssaiched Excellent-trained sailors %sorld.wude service to the Nas s. taking part in London State occasions, including the funerals Part of-the Excellent organisa- of the famous. These are just some of the roles tion is the Phoenix NBCD. of today',, Excellent, island damage control and firefighting establishment which has choo1, where each sear about 11)101 officers and ratings receive impressed its character on generations of Na'.'. men and women. instruction.

The tattoo mill include parachuting. firefigh. ting and firework displass, runs b Portsmouth Field Gun crews and music b'. bands from the (ucen's Regiment.

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" Above, left: H.M.S. Excellent is 'home" for the Portsmouth Field Gun Team, one of the three which take part in the popular contest at London's Royal Tournament each year. Here crew members from Portsmouth practise their tough, spectacular art. " Above, right: This picture from the new book, " Whaley", reviewed below, Is splendidl evocative of a past age. shows a couple of oldtimers at drill on the Maxim gun.

" Far left: A gunners afloat in about party 1888. Sennlt hats were worn until after the First World War.

" Left: Whale Island from the air.

A bed of roses

"Birthplace of the giants" may sound exaggerated in describing H.M.S. Excellent. But this Roal Navy establishment at Whale Island, Portsmouth, played an outstanding part in hammering the post-Netsonian Service into a modern fighting machine. To mark the 150th annisersar of the commissioning of H.M.S. Excellent, Captain John G. Wells has written its story. This has, of course. been done before, but on the basis of previous histories and on new research, coupled with contributions from sersing and retired officers, the author has compiled a fitting tribute to a remarkable organization. Before the old "wooden wall" Excellent became the Nas". Gunnery School, she was an old three-decker in reserve. To fulfil her new role she ssas moored off the north-west corner of Portsmouth Dockyard with her port broadside pointing up Fareham Creek. Later came two more floating F. tt'ltents.

Revolution Fsentualls. a mud bank in Portsmouth harbour ssas reclaimed to form an island, and from the name of "%'.ales" (as it ssas known on the charts) became Whale 'Island. The influence of Whale Island Ia in the emergence of the naval gun. bringing a revolution in ships. strategy and abose all training. This is one opinion of Excellent: "I was very happy at Whale Island. 1 loved the place, the traditions, the orderliness. I loved the sound of the band at morning Divisions, the smell of gun oil, of the sea, and of the roses in the garden." That would be regarded as a somewhat romantic view of the place, where in other regimes the "all

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or of nails? problems now hitting society with the advent of "chip" technology. Today's fear and resistance to change was no less in evidence then, and the progressive Nas thinkers in the early days had to battle for the Excellent as well as within it. Astonishing though it may seem, (here were those still around "at the top" who did not understand all the new gunners jargon, and who tried to close the place down. Had they succeeded, another would have had to be born - just as the "permanent Service" concept was inevitable sooner or later - but at Whalev it was all happening, with at least some of the right men in the right places at the right time.

Laughter This was the H.M.S. Excellent - moored in the harbour - of 1860. gas and gaiters" image produced an establishment which was marvellous to get out of. "I just couldn't see," said one victim, ---why it was necessary to reduce eserone under training into a state of total misers." However. between these extremes, gunnery training in the Navy brought out some outstanding personalities whose dedication, drive and vision created the biggest and most efficient fighting machine in the world at the beginning of this century. Right from the start, the success of gunners training brought other dividends. In 1832, two years after the commissioning of the Excellent as the Nan's gunners school, the Service introduced the first permanent profes-

sional

career for seamen, changing over from voluntary. enlistment as required. to a "permanent with "renewable and corps" engagements advancement according to merit. The Navy at last ssas to be efficiently manned, and it was the Excellent which brought this about. The name of Jackie Fisher is identified with the Gunnery School breed, who dominated the Service and promoton channels) for sears. "Zeal" is a quality which is not always easy to live with at any time. In peace it means no peace, and in war could be a quick passport to a posthumous decoration. It has to be remembered, however, that at Excellent new traditions were being built up in a transformation which had all the pride and the

Now, as the role of H.M.S. Excellent has changed from its original function, It is appropriate to tell the story recording the triumphs but not omitting the mistakes.

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to 1980" is a credit to('aptain Wells, the success of his book resting not only on the appeal to all who

have been associated with the Gunnery School, but to its much wider interest as a slice of seafaring history. You cannot have all that gas without a good laugh as well. Smiles mix easily with the achievements. All applications for copies of the book should be addressed to The Anniversary Office, H.M.S. Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hants. The cost is ÂŁ5.50 per copy, plus 50p postage and packing within the United Kingdom. Outside the U.K. the price is ÂŁ6.50 plus the postage and packing.

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THE OTTER

H.M. submarine Otter celebrated her rededication on May 17 - with a real use otter as a special guest. The otter Chanook was brought to the ceremony., at H.M.S. Dolphin, from its home at Robin Hill Country Park. Arreton. Isle of Wi;ht. Its true home. however, is in Asia - a fact that reflects the scarcity of our nathe '.ariet.

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Men of the submarine. which has just completed a refit. hase long had an interest in oilers as a threatened species in Britain. A rededication cake was cut h the Otter's youngest rating. SEA Ian Morris. and Mrs. Elizabeth Walker, wife of the commanding officer. Lieut. Pat Walker.

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Broadsword

The good H.M.S. Lieut.-Cot.LouiseP. Margaret T. ardner,as Ship Aldershot News has leaked out about a naval "coup" at Aldershot It happened when the Louise Margaret Military

. Maternity Hospital Aldershot, was re-named R.A.M.C., was relieved of his command by Lieut.-Cdr. N. C. Drew Senior Naval Officer, Aldershot Garrison. A White Ensign was hoisted, naval terminology appeared on various signposts, and the building echoed to the sound of a bosun's call as the new commanding officer was piped aboard to inspect the shio's company. As rumours of the coup spread through the

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crest was presented to Chester Zoo (See Page One). Gemma. a one-year-old chimp, turned the proceedings into a bit of a giggle h pretending to take a chomp out of ihe crest. Gemma had good cause to he taken with the Broadsword - br the ships company had just presented a cheque for ÂŁ100 br the zoo's chimps. in particular Gemma. The presentations were made when Capt. Tons Norman. commanding officer of the Type 22 allmissile destroyer, and members of his ship. company visited Chester at the end of April }I.M.S. Broadsword was adopted by Chester last summer. The link was further strengthened when Mis. Chester, now Mrs. Susan Devonside, visited "her ship for the first time. Susan and her husband o

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Latest arrival on the Broadsword is her shins new Lynx helicopter, commissioned aboard Devonport. The Lynx. from 702 Squadron at RN air station Yeovilton, had clocked up just 30 hour. of flying time before commissioning, flight commander is Lieut. Richard Clapp. His wife. Mrs Rosemary Clapp. assisted by the new flight. youngest member. EM(AW) G. Johnson, cut commissioning cake made on board by LCK Derek Russell. H.M.S. Broadsword's sportsmen did exceptionally well in the 1980 Springtrain Olympiad at Gibraltar. winning the ship s competition and to ''home'' team finishing second os erall onl II Ysi S Rooke

Mrs. Susan Devonside, adopted by H.M.S. Broadsword when she won the Miss Chester title, is pictured with the ship's ceremonial broadsword during her visit to the guided missile destroyer at Devonport.

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NEWSYIEW Pluses merit a welcome

Aided h his welcome aY boost, the Serviceman will soon he able" to take the family on half-price train travel. Or perhaps spend more week-ends with them, travelling more comfortably and conveniently. Certainly, these are pluses on the current conditions-of-service scene, although the "5(1 per cent. rise" headlines which appeared in some places (as reflected in the cartoon above) refer, of course, to two years' awards

(including catching up). There are other pluses around 1(x). Recruiting is looking up and just reported is an increase of 30 per cent. in ratings' recruitment in 1979-80. The more intractable retention problem also seems to be taking a turn for the better, although there remain shortages in some branches. These are no mean advantages to come to notice within the course of a month or two. For some, however, it might seem a minus that, in a Government review of smoking. a new look is to be taken at the "duty frees" enjoyed by the Service. First reaction from many would be that this long-standing practice forms part of naval conditions of service. Others - both inside and outside the Service - believe that everything possible should be done to discourage smoking. As numbers of Service smokers diminish. t,he. problem could eventuall), fade into ins nificance. But the mariv-sided smokin rAglem has a tricky added aimension in th! Navy and it will be interesting to see what moves - if any - the future brings to discourage the Blue Liner habit.

Promises, promises

Sad is certainly the word for what has to date been a vain struggle to establish a community centre for the naval population of Eastney. The cash involved must be small fry in the context of today's building costs (though the fry would have been even smaller seven years ago). Spare public funds are seldom easy to come by, and into the reckoning come needs and priorities. But the patient, reasonable people of Eastney learnt a long time ago that theirs v,as a No. I priority. The Navy has done its best to live a supporting shove to a project bedevilled by .1 series of hold-ups and more than its share of bad luck. That the need remains is borne out by the unusual step of a petition from a naval community with more than 4(X) homes. Surely a way can be found round the present apparent impasse before another seven years drag h.

Pay Body takes a wider view

For its 195(1 report, the Armed Forces Pay Review Body had the opportunity for the first time in recent years of what it termed a "wider perspective" on some of the more fundamental issues affecting Service pay. The result was apparent in the range of issues covered, some being earmarked for further detailed examination, among them retention incentives and pensions. the May edition of Navy News reported the cash effects of the revised salary scales. allowances and charges. Below - and in an article in - is some of the background to the Page 10 to the wider aspects of the report. and changes The AFPRB explained why it was not cons inced that proposed changes to committal incentives (for the Navy involving changes in the salue of scales and the introduction of lump sum payments at key points) were it satisfactory ik;ti to

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It "it,, essential, said the report. that under sing manning trends should he clearer before judgments were made about the nature of incentives which would be most appropriate over the next few ears. Furthermore, we' are not convinced that the proposed approach to the provision (it committal incentises is appropriate. "Our reservations centre on the question whether the concept of commitment to the Services nowadays - means what it did." There had been a good deal of liberalisation of exit arrangements in recent years - in most cases maximum commitment in practice after the first three years of service was now IS

months.

At is difficult, therefore, to accept that an enhanced rate of payment should be offered for just the promise of long service. particularls when the result is that different rates of pas apply to men of the same experience doing the same oh

Difficult

"It is true that to some extent the proposals for lump sum payments in the Navy would represent a reward for service rendered rather than service offered. but we find it difficult to reconcile such arrangements with the practice that has recently been adopted in the Navy under which all ratings. irrespective of the terms of their initial engagement and subject only to a

minimum of three years' service, have a statutory right to free discharge after 18 months notice.' In recommending that existing arrangemen

in committal pay be retained, the \I PI H s,id it mould, ho ever, undertake a thorough resicss of the general approach to provision of retention incentive. Meanwhue, rates of length of service pay were increased h 54) per cent. As reported last month, separation allowance was increased and in future periods of ten days or more continuous separation may now Se aggregated to make up the 30-day qualifying for mans period, which made welcome reading in the Navy. But on d proposal that the distance qualif leation should be reduced from 2(1) to 170 miles the AFPRB said. "Current arrangements can create difficulties and anomalies. But there will alwass be problems. whatever the limit. We do not propose ans change in the existing arrangements. although we would hope that management would exercise discretion where particular hardships occur. "More generally, however, we are not entirely persuaded that the present basis of the distinction between higher and lower rates of separation allowance provides the most equitable approach. the distinction is drawn in terms of a geographical area broadly on the basis of Ă¤istance (except that all qualifying separation because of service at sea attracts the higher rate of allowance). ''It seems iii us iru,ihie that the most I k. he duration of significant factor could

Harmonium Voluntary

Officers in sea command appointmeats are now to get a flat-rate of ÂŁ1 a day in recognition. rymem I r nearly 20 years command money, varying from 2Op to SOP a day, has

remained unchanged. But the poor harmonium pity is player. 'Accompanist pay pa7able in the three services to suitably qualified Servicemen when they act as on a harmonium or accompanist other instrument at divine service, or

at chair practice for divine service," says the AFPRB.

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the period of c intend to return t' the subject in a future rc,.iew." In its comments on pensions, the AFPRB said it had asked the Actuary to make a specific evaluation of Services' pensions iih an arrangements and to compare it evaluation of general pensions practice In considering "fringe" benefits, the AEPRU has begun to take a fresh lcok at the benefit of private use of a company car in "outside organisations. particularis at levels equivalent to oflicers. Service salaries have been adjusted according to comparisons at present used, hut the AFPRI3 is to examine the matter in greater detail in its nest res ies

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Reporting that it as not recommending an increase in the relative value of the X factor, the ..\FPRB said that as part of its consideration it had examined the results of a sursey of hours of work undertaken by MOD. This showed that most of the Servicemen covered h% the %uric% worked hours which were within the range of those worked in comparable areas of cis,l employment. But in the short period cosered b the survey, a minority of sers icemen were shown to be working exceptionally long hours, well beyond the normal range of experience.

Ihc surses (lid not establish hctht'r such hours were being worked on a regular and ssstcmatlc basis, but intend to look at this particular issue in greater detail." The AFPRB said that recruitment. particulark of Servicemen, was now much improved, and numbers applying to leave the Forces prematurely had fallen significantly. However, the Forces still faced serious rn.inning difficulties in many areas, the problems heini! more pronounced in some trades and hr.inhes

Confidence

I he (uickL'st and rltiist cost-*,'!tectisc %sas of impros ing the os erall manning situation as by achieving a higher rate of retention. In conclusion, the Report said. "The Government's action last year in introducing pa that was fully up to date at that time, together ith its commitment to keep pay up to date, has gone a long way to restore confidence both in the Armed Forces as a career and in the concept of the military salary. "We have seen evidence of this in our recent sisits to Service estahlishments we underline the importance and potential of this confidence as a base from which recruitment to and, above all, retention in the Armed Forces can be improved."

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Bulwark on the prow' for big game

H.M.S. Bulwark was one of several British shies NATO exercise Dawn Patrol O

With H.M. ships Bristol Sirius and Tartar, she oined vessels from the U.S.A Italy, the Netherlands and Canada in massive war over the whole of the Mames editerranean areas. Climax of the exercise was an amphibious assault on Sardinia.

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British representatives were H.M.S. Juno now serving with Standing Naval Force Atlantic. and the R.F.A.s Olna and Resource, Before H.M.S. Bulwark sailed

from Portsmouth at the end of April. her commanding officer Capt. P. J. Symons. presented a cheque for £925 Irom the ship's company to Mr. Brian Weàrne. officer in charge of the Bulwark's adopted chant% Corhen Lodge, Portsmouth.

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The ship then headed north to Arbroath to embark Royal Marines of 45 Commando, tor which Sea KinMk4 helicopters of 846 SSuasJron were used operationally from the ship for

the first time. Next stop for Bulwark st'. Holland. Where a company Dutch Marines were embarked for an amphibious assault on Texel Island, northern Holland On passage to Gibraltar the carrier was replenished h\ R.F.A. Pearleaf and held he Olympiad on the flight deck Winners and runners up were teams from 45 Commando. closely followed by teams from the engineering department and wardroom. Two days after arriving in

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SOLOMON'S SONG IN GIB* American singer Diane Solomon was a bi hit with the Royal Navy in Gibraltar. She entertained the ship's company of H.M.S. Bulwark in the hangar, and visited the mine countermeasures vessel H.M.S. Brinton. At the end of her show in the Bulwark, P0 Bomber grown presented Diane with a bouquet (see picture below), watched by the anger's entourage and Cdr. Jimmy James, Commander (Air). In the Brinton, Diane complied with an old naval

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Setubal, south of Lisbon, Portugal, where they stayed in company with H.M.S. Abdiel. The vessels, which comprise the First MCM Squadron, then left to exercise with units of the French Navy,

Bacchante returns

H.M.S. Bacchante returned to Devonport after taking part in Exercise Open Gate in the Mediterranean, where she visited Sette, Caglian and Corfu. Before she left for the xercise she spent a day at sea with 210 friends and families on board. In good weather and a calm sea she demonstrated her Wasp helicopter, her seaboat and mortars, as well as putting on a swimmer-of-the-watch display and undertaking a jackstay transfer with H.M.S. Antelope.

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French got into the bad habit of chopping off people's heads, one of the resultant widows, Madame Belville, fleeing to England, where her son, John Henry Belville was born. The boy eventually became senior assistant in charge of chronometers at Greenwich Observatory. After his death in 1856 his widow continued the weekly service of taking a pocket chronometer, set to Greenwich time, round to the principal chronometer-

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( obbold Shipmate chairman) on behalf of shipmates to aid the ship's charity. He in turn was presented with 11 'hip's crest h ('apt B. N. \ Ison. the destroyer's officer. A good time %as ,ilso had h all ho attended Birmingham dinner dance at the Central Nautical Club, Guests ot honour were the Nrceian Attache. Commodore B. Harne and ('apt B. Mason RN. l)urin the evening a presentation skis made to Shipmate Bill Facer h ha, iciireti t, branch eh.iir rn_ill

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I tzlitnie l'rii.'il ei,ard. or 2)) shipmates ii) Cleseland. An oscrall eiht loss ot 2(X) lbs gained 24r) for the Norton - on - Ices hr,tnch of the St John Ambulance Brocade. Shipmates of Wells and R N !1 tier! the e'ii,id 1',rsi'1il1e( ii lie rl,III1C l ship fig

Competitors in the national standard bearers competition at Portland. The Royal Marines drill judges are on the right of the second rank. mate LA (Phoil l)ase I ilchcner and Shipmate Carol Weston. The were married h the branch chaplain, the Res. Ken Davis at St Cuthbert's Church. For Dave. the soungest member of the branch, it was an occasion to lease his camera at home Birmingham Sheldon), vihich commissiotied reeenth. hase their headquarters it the She]Badges

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Whitefoord For the first time former members of the kosal Nass li%ing at %% hitefoord House. Edinburgh hase R.N. badges to wear on their uniforms. The badges were presented b% 'ice-Admiral Tom Baird. Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland when he sisited the eserskemen's residence'.

Jon I',', Leal Memorial and Royal ifritish Legion ('tub close to the airport. The branch has 24 enthusiastic members of which the followin' shipmates were appoint e Officers: J. R. Rabin (president) H. Perry. (chairman) N. Wright .-\ Fit rratt (secretar% I I tre,isuret I Gala Prospects be k bright vi it ti ))afls afoot for a gala Trafalgar I)a ball. A welcome awaits new mciiibees if the write to branch headquarters. 22% Cosentis Road. Sheldon, Birmimgham B2i 3JS. Shipmates Ken and Elizabeth lliggs. who organised an enjosable evening of naval song ,itid humour on behalf of Staf-ford I' \ I

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Mr. Rex Relph. 'orme' AB STE 58 Peric,ns Cose Margate Kent who was picked up by H M S Coventry after the sinking at H N S Calcutta in 1941. sends thanks tc those who provided him with clothing and greetings to his shipmates who survived Mr. A. Parman. 27 Boteyn Close. Eastwood. Lesgh-on.Sea. Essex. former member of the First World War British Aegean Squadron. would like to know if any R N A S personnel remember him and it any reunions are held He would be pleased to hear also from anyone who served with him on the island of Syra when the base was opened. especially his three companions in the old green dinghy N.M. Ships Viscount. Amaranthus, Virago are among those in which Mr Albert (Bill) Goddard served from 1916 to 1944 If any of his old shipmates, particu. P0 'a"y AB Smudge Smith Tibbleham remember him please

el in touc,- wwitm ills daughters Mrs Francis 10 Oldenmead Court Lings. Northampton. telephone 0604-406929 or Mrs K Wame. 11 Logwelf Court. Slanders Barn, Weston Favell. Northampton who are planning a surprise ceebration to

Shipmate John G. Hudson, Derby, aged 54 Shipmate Betty Forbes, former Wren Telegraphist, club d 54 Derby 0no h ir tilt John :S n~ L:Ill Aj.r 10. aged 78 Shipmate William (Pop) Parkhouse, oldest member Wells, Somerset. March 25. aged 85 Shipmate Albert Cox, Siltinqo:......

mark their lather 5 80th t Mr. C. Bowns. 27 Craners Road Coventry Cvi 5AZ, would be pleased to hear from any shipmates of H MS. Bulleri. sunk Dec. 6, 1944, or the destroyer HMS Hesperus Mr. C. J. Turner, 274 Dale Street.

Shipmate J Williams. Slough. March 28 Shipmate Bill (Dcc) Waters, ex-CPO SBA(M). March 15, aged 71 Lieut. V. N. Bar~. A N.R Durham. January Shipmate James (Jim) Ford, social secretary. Bristol. March 14 Shipmate H. Shiner, Hanworth, March Shipmate E. A. Roshier, Basinqstore Ac' 29 age 59

1:1 t'JJrJTI'i H.M.S. Ganges 1950 Cornmunca on classes nos 281 3 nterestec r Brian A a 'eunion contact Mr Pagett. Braeburne Insurance Brokers. Ltd . 107 Warley Hill. Brentwood. Essex. CM 1 4 5MG. telephone Brentwood 218476 Leydene MT drivers and Wrens 1942-46 interested in a mini-reunion at the Regent Palace Hotel. London at 1130am on July 1. contact Mrs Toni Collinson (flee Laughlin). Norton Farm, Bishopstone. Seatord. Sussex H.M.S. Caledonia ERA EA and OAs 1947 Feb entries. are holding their reunion early Oct. For details contact Mr Ken Nicholson. 193A Havant Road. Drayton. Portsmouth. telephone Cosham. 370762 or Lieut.-Cdr Ron Kimber. H.M.S. Centurion, telephone Centurion 252527

Dr. Barnardo's Sea Schools 'euniOn due to tare place on Sat Sept 27. will now take place on Sat. Sept. 13. For details contact M R. B. Clough. Aftercare Section. Dr Barnardo's, Tanners Lane. Barkingside. lltord, Essex 1G6. lOG H.M.S. Amethyst Association are holding a reunion from 7 30 p.m to midnight on Aug. 2. at the Victory Club, 6319 Seymour Street. London, telephone 01-723-4474 Dance, buffet and bar, Tickets £6 (£6.50 guests) available from Mrs S Smith. 50 Drumfork Road. Colgrain. l'felensburgh. Scotland. telephone Helensburgh 0436-6289 The a.g.m. will be held the same night Those interested in becoming members send cheque or postal order for £2 to Mrs Smith

Following the very suessful 20th

anniversary party of the 1958-60 commission of H.M.S. Ceylon, the final party will be held on Friday. Nov 28 on board H.M.S Belfast Ship's company members of the final commission who have not been contacted should get in touch with Mr F Reynolds, Columbus World Wide Travel. 85 London Wall. London EC2. telephone 01-638-0411 Lieut.-Cdr. H. F. Mil Scott, RNR 3 Sudley Lodge. Sudley Gardens. Bognor Regis. West Sussex. served as an officer in H N S Auricula from her commissioning until she was sunk in Atnbararata Bay in 1942, would like to contact those who served in her with a view to organising a reunion to coincide with the commissioning of the new sonar trials ship R.M.A.S Auncula

Chatnam Kent ME4 60R would .se come news o his Od shipmates 01 the stoker branch. H M S Cardiff 1931-33. H MS Warspite 1937-41 and steam gunboat coastal forces 1941-45. especially No. 5 Grey Owl Mr. Torn Manna, 28 Hamilton Road. Taunton, Somerset TA1 2ER would be pleased to hear from any shipmates who served with him in H P4.5 Queen Emma 1940-45andin HMS Lupin 1933.35 Mr. N. Allen. 23 Eastlieid Road. Waltt,amstow. London E17 38A would like to obtain photographs of HMS Sheffield (cruiser) 1940-43 Having served in the Sheffield he is particularly interested to obtain photographs showing the ship with her port quarter holed after being mined arid A turret root kited after the great storm' of 1943 Lieut. B. Williamson RCN 121 Rollins Drive, Bellieville. gRetd.), rolano. Canada, K8 4J7 would like to contact any person who may have known or served with any of the 1ollowinQ: ERA A N Robertson. Clyde Division. A N V A and ERA W'Wl. later Merchant Navy: Yeo S nals S W Mujrhead who so~ i= n Sherbome in 19 19 and Malaya 1924: P0 F. L. Hulance who served n submarines in the Second World War: CPO W J. Harding who served ii' H N submarines Clyde and Unbeaten and CPO E F Jerrum who served in H N submarine Telemachus 1944-45 Mr. N. W. Cole, 258 La~ Road. Shepperton, Middx. TW1 7 OJF wishes to be remembered to his old shipmates of H N S Berwick which sailed for her second commission to the China station 50 years ago Mr. "Buck" Taylor. ax-stoker. 79. Hundred Acres Lane. Amersham Bucks, would like to contact Frank Dolan or any of the other 22 survivors of H.M.S. Calcutta which was sunk off Crete June 1. 1941 He would also like to hear from Sam Pinner or any of the Shop's Company of H M.S Chelmer. l94-45

The following shipmates were elected officers at Thetford a.g.m.: R. Eastern (president) B. Cave (chairman) J. Aelman sice chairman) and J. Deacon (treasurer). Shipmate Doug Martin of Bishop's Stortford has the distinction of being the first to be ,ivi,irded life membership h the branch. The award was made at their annual dinner hs branch ice-president. Vice-Admiral M. ks re-Pope Doug has gisen unstinting sers ice as branch secretars for more than 2 sears. vihich must surels he .i record Cabaret I he lirst chants cabaret el,iticc organised by shipmates of Rugbs eeas a great success. A 1H cheque was,presented to Mr. J. P,iwses. M.P. for Rugb. it) aid bc local branch of the National Dead Children's Society. .- basket of fruit ikon in a taffle was auctioned and raised £22. the moncs and fruit he ine rresentcrt I' the children vi ,irl tic lirsrri.il ii Si ( : 155

The excellent relations which continue to develop between the serving Navy and the Royal Naval Association is stressed in the report Vice-Admiral Sit Ernie Pope will present to conference at Portsmouth on June 14. The report. which reflects a successful year. confirms the recent trends of expanding membership and a healthy nalance sheet. Commenting. Vice-Admiral Pope says: "Benefit is now being ditained from the lower running costs of our new headquarters. and these are being improved. Planning consent for an extension has been given and certain preliminary work to drainage and the foundations was undertaken during December." Referring to headquarters staffing he says: "It was agreed that due to expanding membership and the extra work this entails, an assistant should be provided for the General SecHowever, the retary engagement of such a person should await the completion of the extension to headquarters. GRANT Association membership at the end of last sear was 25.302 made up of 12.334 full and l2.9()6 associate members. The corresponding figures for this year are' 27.443 representing 14,091 full and 13.352 associate members. These figures. which depend on reporting branches for accuracy, show a total membership increase in the past year of 2.141 eehich. in addition to the openun of II) new branches, augurs wel On charitable grants "IceAdmiral Pope says: "At its inception the Central Charities Fund got off to a slow start. In retrospect. this was not surprising. Nose the Fund is receiving tremendous support from the ''I IrIS he' and is lhcrc't,ire in an - Ire mels he.ilths stile

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Breath taking event!

BERET FOR I PRINCE Mid. Prince Andrew won his green beret after completing part of the officers commando course at the Royal Marines Commando Training Centre at Lympstone. He was presented with his beret at the Devon establishment by the Comandant-General Royal Marines, Lieut.-General John Richards. Prince Andrew took part in the list two weeks of the five-week .iiijrse which includes the I .irzan" and assault course, a six-mile endurance course, a 30-mile march. a 12-mile march with full combat equipment. and a nine-mile speed march. " Below: The Prince adjusts his new headgear.

What's this? A bow for the Duke? No, it's just a trainee petty officer his breath after a session on repining ElMS. Royal Arthur s cliff and chasm course during Admiral of the Fleet the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to the establishment.

The Duke was one of the original course officers when the Petty. Officers' Leadership School opened in 1947. so he knows all about the toll physical exertion can take.

Perhaps that accounts for the broad ~mile

course!

Salute )n ,inl I ng .t t Royal Arthur h helicopter, which he piloted himself, the Duke was greeted by the commanding officer. Cdr. Michael Sizcland, and the Lord Lieutenant of Lord Margadale of Islay.

Commandant Elizabeth Craig%IcFe,l, Director WRNS, met teams from P0 Wrens Leadership Course iS during their tough two-day trek in the Black Mountains. Her visit. at the end of April, was marked by snow, swollen risers and bitter winds. At the end of the trek, the Director joined the Wrens for their endof-course celebrations in H.M.S. Royal Arthur. Commandant Craig-McFeely is pictured studying a map with (from left) LWren V. Evans, Assistant Head Naval Nurse M. Bower (partly obscured) and POWren A. 6. Blftaney.

the Duke took the salute it ceremonial divisions, inspected trainee petty officers, a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force and a division of local Sea Cadets He watched trainees in a varict', of activities - including that cliff and

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served as his first lieutenant in the Bronington, Lieut. Roy Clare. Back, too, goes the special crest which includes golden lions symbolising the ship's

emerjing from a six-month refit at Chatham. Many old Broninglons who served on board during the Prince's command are expected to attend the

ship's company when the Prince commanded her in four years ago. Since he left the ship it has

Commanding Officer. ham Nasal Bast..

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Sailors from H.M.S. RALEIGH have been helping to get handicapped children to poet Nine trainees, three senior rates, a Wren and three naval nurses helped the Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust to take more than 120 groups of ten children each to the shrine. The naval party, organized by Father Jim Allen, was allotted to help the leaders of different groups from many parts 01

tia's Slimline Seven are a real tonic for the aS ,e Sisters of the Poor, Belmont Road, Liverpool! Between them, the dashing dieters lost bIb. while H.M.S. Scylla was at sea - and cashed in on their efforts. Proceeds of the sponsored slim-in will go to the Little Sisters to aid their work with the elderly. Showing off their lean and hunary look at Gibraltar are (left to right) MEA AL Summerill, MEM Colly Collier, LWEM(R) Brian Kewston, AB Ross Wyld, LRO Phil Udy, MEN Don Donovan and P0 Paul Fletcher.

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Capt. B N Wilson. commanding officer of H.M.S. Cardiff, signs the first sponsorship form after a team of cyclists from the ship

had completed a ride from Portsmouth to Cardiff. Watching closely is Cardiff's Lord Mayor, Councillor Mrs. Bella Brown. The cyclists, who raised more than ÂŁ700 for a Cardiff hospital for handicapped children, are (left to right) Lieut.-Cdr, Ken Frith, CK Peter Freeman, WEM Robert Carnick, AB Peter Lane, LS Donald Acton, LWEM(R) Robert Gerrard, LPT Jeff Thorley and CR0 Rich Scarfe.

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of Commodore David Armytage, RA, at Charleston on March 28. .4 They show:

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LEFT - The ships of the Squadron (from top): U.S.S. Sellers, F.G.S. Schieswlg - Holstein of West Germany, H.M.S. Juno, H.M.C.S. Annapolis, H.NI.U.S. Van Speyck of the NethedandsandBAS. WestdlepoftheBelgian Navy.

As the Standing Naval Force Atlantic steamed across the ocean to take part in Exercise Open Gate 80, these scenes during captured H.M.S. Juno, by G. M. Holland. he are among the first pictures taken of STANA FORLANT since it came under the command

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RIGHT - 'Permission to come aboard, Slrr The Juno's flight commander, Lleut. Simon Thomas, gets airborne in different way as he hitches a ride during the light Iackstay transfers between the Royal Navy frigate and the Van

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0 Eight POs join -----L the U.S. cops-i Eight petty officers from H.M.S. Juno spent an afternoon in the "custody" of Charleston County Police, South Carolina - and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The eight, from the ship's Alter POs Mess, each paired off with a patrolman to ride as "partner" for the afternoon in a patrol cur. And they soon got involved in incidents ranging from an attempted bank robbery to tracing a runaway child. POWTR Chris Brier issued the aft-points bulletin on the missing child, assisted and prompted on the radio by his patrolman.

The Juno's brush with the American law was at the invitation of Charleston's Chief of Police, Luther J. Mowerly, while the frigate was in port to join up with the five other ships of NATO's Standing Naval

Force Atlantic. The Juno was relieving H.M.S. Ardent. After an eventful visit that included pilgrimages to Disneyworld and Daytona Beach, the force sailed on April 7 to to work up in the Virginia Capes exercise areas. Before Waving Portsmouth to begin her six-month deployment with STANAVFORLANT, H.M.S. Juno completed a short work-up at Portland. During a rough passage to America, via the Azores and Bermuda, the ship's flight was inspected by the staff of Flag Officer Third flotilla, and carried out ASI2 wire-guided missile firings against the ship's towed The AS 12, visually aimed by the aircrewman - in this case LACMN Roy Gallichan - Is designed to combat the fast patrol boat thi .at.

NAVY NEWS. JUNE 1980

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With the Navy's first front-line Sea Harrier squadron in service and H.M.S. Invincible about to commission, these are exciting times for the Fleet Air Arm. The cutaway diagram above pinpoints some of the modifications British Aerospace made to the basic Harrier aircraft to turn it Into a Sea Harrier. Key: 1, Blue Fox multi-mode radar. 2, Folding nose for hangar stowage. 3, Pilot's HUD with larger field of view. 4, Raised cockpit 5, Improved cockpit layout. 6, Mk 1OH ejection seat. 7, Doppler radar. 8, Re-designed wiring,

with lightweight cables, digital data highways and advanced EMCImmunity. 9, Easier maintainability. 10, 1 band transponder. 11, Storm lashing 12, ln~e~t emergency CInts. Orakes. 13, Digital navigation and weapon-aiming computers. 14, Autopilot. 15, Radar altimeter. 16, Increased tailpiane authority. 17, Radar warning system. In addition, British Aerospace improved corrosion protection throughout, particularly in the engine; replaced magnesium alloys; catered for air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles; and strengthened the weapons stations.

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Eight years after going out of commission, 800 Naval Air Squadron was "reborn" at R.N. air station Yeovilton on April 23. The occasion was the commissioning of the Fleet Air Arms premier squadron. now re-equipped with the Sea Harrier FRSI. First formed in 1933, 800 Sqadron flew Hawker Nimrod aircraft at R.A.F. Upavon and her extensive battle honours span the Second World War. Korea and Suez.

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The commissioning ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests. including the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Henry Leach. It heralded the return to the Fleet Air Arm of the first Britishmanufactured front-line fixed-wing aircraft since the Blackburn (Hawker Siddeley) Buccaneer in 1964. Commanded by Lieut.-Cdr. T. J. H. Gedge. the suadron will consist of five V/STOL Sea' Harriers and will eventually embark in H.M.S. Hermes after the carrier is fitted with a ski-jump.

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WHEN YOUR SERVICE DAYS ARE OVER bring your trade skills to Lockheed in Saudi Arabia

When it comes to selecting 'Ièchnicians for its operations in Saudi Arabia, Lockheed Aircraft International knows it can rely on ex-services tradesmen to provide the right sort of experience and the level of skills it needs for its maintenance teams. So, when you complete your enga,gement. look to Lockheed to provide you with the sort of environment in which you can utilise and develop your trade expertise. Youll find that joining Lockheed in Saudi Arabia will enable you to enjoy a lot of the things you've become used to during your service career 'lèchnicafly challenging work; a real team spint and personal responsibility. But there are added attractions, like high tax-free earnings forthe two-year assignment; free bachelor accommodation; free food, medical care and life insurance. Even free laundry. And the recreational facilities are excellent . ,

And don think that by working in Saudi Arabia you'll be away from everything you enjoy at home. During the two years you1 be entitled to three trips per year home to the UK with fares paid Then there generous local leave too. All in all. you couldM do better for yourself- and your bank balance than to join Lockheed in Saudi Arabia as a 'lbchnician, whatever your specialist skills. If you'e leaving the Services shortly, write or phone now for an application form to the Senior Recruitment Executive (Lockheed), LAL, Personnel Consultancy. Aeradlo House, Hayes Road, South Middlesex. Tel:Ol-574 5000. Quote Ref UJ53

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FROM H.M.STO HUS.L. A NATURAL PROG If you're planning to exchange your life in the Royal Navy a civilian for career; you'll find that the qualities of determination, self-discipline and drive, so highly valued by the Senior Service, will be excellent qualifications forjoining us. Our Sales Associates are an elite team dedicated to helping people in all walks of life to manage their money effectively. You'll inspire confidence - and have confidence yourself in offer is backed by knowing that the range of financial plans names in this field. one of the most respected Naturally we'll provide a first-class training, and all the support you need. When you're ready for more responsibility, we'll give it to you, together with the chance of achieving a

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As a result of long term contracts for new missile systems we are now seeking another Guided Weapons Safety Engineer to be based at our Research and Development Centre in Hatfield. The Engineer will report directly to the Senior G.W. Safety Officer who has responsibilities for all aspects of safety in the design and development of a number of weapon systems from concept, throughout manufacture to in-service use. Applicants should be qualified electronics engineers with experience in one or more of the following: design, development, installation, maintenance or trials of defence or allied systems. In addition, a knowledge of Ministry of Defence or Service procedures would be an advantage. Training will be given and there will be further career opportunities in this specialised field of safety engineering.

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BOILER MECHANIC We are seeking an experienced person to efficiently operate and maintain our oil-fired. steam raising boilers (total of 42,000Ibs. !',cur) Including associated plant and services. Company house probably available.

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your service training makes you a person of special interest to us. The Thames Valley Police otters you variety, challenge and comradeship, working in a skilled team covering the counties of Berkshire. Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. A new future with good pay and prospects Starting salary is £4880. if over 22. After some experience there are opportunities for specialisation and promotion.

We provide modern tree housing or generous tax-free rent allowance of up to £22 per week - a big help with a mortgage' A police career also means security and a good pension at an early age. A life you'll enjoy We have frequent social functions and superb sports facilities - a great way to make new friends.

If you're married. there are plenty of lob opportunities for your wife in the Thames Valley, as well as excellent schooling for the children.

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TOOLROOM FITTER.

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The Company is an old established plastic moulder with 185 employees, with two locations London and Kent. Suitable candidates aged 24-50 with recognised qualifications to service plastic mouldings tools (compression/Injection) with the ability to develop jigs and fixtures.

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Reporting to the Technical Director at Tonbridge, Kent, to plan and co-ordinate production layout at our Trowbndge Works. We are seeking a well qualified engineer to work on assembly and finishing operations for mouldings using air operated tools to obtain high levels of productivity. Should be a self starter, able to communicate.

These posts offer opportunity for advancement. Benefits include pension, sickness scheme, 5 day week, some overtime, 4 weeks holiday. The Company is a member of the Crysta!ate Group. Please write or telephone for application form,in confidence to:

TRAINING IN ELECTRONICS TELEVISION & VIDEO SYSTEMS One year full-time course to include Mono and Colour TV, CCTV, VCR. Teletext. etc. This is a job training course and a high percentage of practical work is provided.

MN RADIO OFFICER CERTS year full-time course to MPT include for training General and DoT Radar Certs. 21/3

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LONDON ELECTRONICS COLLEGE Dept. C2, 20 Penywern Road London SW5 951.1 Tel. 01-373 8721

Mrs. M. Griffiths, Ebonestos Industries Limited, Excelsior Works, Rollins Street, Peckham, S.E.15. 01-639-2080

ARTIFICERS LEAVING THE NAVY? Start your terminal leave by coming to talk to Manpower about the skilled and technical work we have.

Manpower is a work contractor undertaking a wide range of interesting tasks for companies all over the country. These contracts, both short and long term are carried out by Manpower's own employees.

So working for Manpower you get all the usual security and benefits of a big company. But you also get the flexibility and variety of working on different tasks in different environments. There are Manpower offices all round the UK including the one listed below, nice and handy in Pompey. We are especially looking for tradesmen with an electrical or mechanical engineering background. But any technicians should call Ray Pead at:

MANPOWER TECHNICAL SERVICES 32 Arundel Street Portsmouth Phone: Portsmouth 752321

0 SOUTHALL COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Beaconsfield Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 1DP Telephone 01-574-3448

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J e vanet of, .'.de range of high-tecnnoogy projects connected with .:r. and. and sea systems for the Ministry of Defence: the challenge of working with all types of material and structure: the scope to develop and apply your own metrology techniques and process controls: the opportunity to use the latest computer-aided management methods and aerospace testing techniques-no defence engineerinq career should otter less. Hunting careers can offer a lot more. Genuine promotion prospects, post- qu cation training, room for diversification, competitive salaries, and a substantial ra non of benefits. So if your'e about to leave the Service and have experience in electron cu. communications or radar, we can now offer this total career package to ambitious men : nd women at.'.n the followinci d

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The College is offering 4-week resettlement courses throughout 1980'81 Tor aircraft maintenance personnel leading to the Licence without Type Rating in categories AC. X and R. Courses are also being offered to cover all options of the AEC Further information from Mr. 1. Wooldrdge. Dept. of Aeronautical EngineerIng and Air Transport. at the above address.

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