198709 by Navy News

NIIW THE IIIINT S Hill Ilflll SEPTEMBER 1987

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Tllli l.()_\(ÂŁ haul of this Hunts In the Middle East was under \Hl_\ in .Va\_\ Nous went In press. Sh (I2I_\~. of round-the-clock prcpurutinn. but a fair!) subdued departure: from Ru~._\'th. fullmu-d the (;m'L-rnnlenl dccisiun in nlid-.-\ugust to dcspalath a Royal .\'a\'_\ mine-hunting force to tho: (iulf.

'N.:t\’\"..\"'Ei\"S. Si'.'i'l'i’_\iBER '1-'=.-M" ‘r!

HARD WORK VENTURING into the fourth division of the national league has been a resounding success for the RN water polo team. writes Alan Walker. Nine matches were won. two drawn and only three lost. This was a great tribute to Navy coach

CPO Terry Holder (HMS Defiance) who has worked so hard to drill the team. and was rewarded with a creditable third place in the division. A week‘: proficiency course held at HMS Cochranes Caledonia oooi resulted in some hard training tor all who attended. but reaped rich rewards in the form of a win over Northern Ireland in the prestigious Willie Mellors Memorial Tournament. The match against Scotland was only lust lost. and this was a

REAPS REWARD

WA?!“ Polo

draw. The next day the Ni“)! ihfflshfid "19 RAF 3-5"3 061000? "19 Nfilvy 198”) have P900

the final result

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Torpey strikes 5m. gold for his new daughter THE i.\'l'ER-Scr\.'ii:c> Dixing Champi. : i:w.'ni for LPT l\':.in Torpcy ii-l.\lS Jupl uni.-. For on the samc day l\’il.'t won it 1‘ board and bccziinc the proud f;.iih-;“ daughter, Writ?! Alan Walkr.-. l\.Ill 'I.til tirlgill-iii} lik'\"-I.'L"~| liiiiixci’ ii:i.u.-iil.ilvli: int "ic

Brazen joins royal visit to Mauritius

NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987

Eeonamy drive ”""m5 THIS lightweight three-wheeler put students at the FIN Engineering College. Manadon. among the prizes in the Shell-Motor Mileage Marathon at Silverstone.

the naval \ViIkinson Sword of Peace for her historic visit to Malta a year ago, will this September visit the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. Her call on Port Louis will coincide with a visit by the Duke and Duchess of York for Mauritius‘s Festival de la Mcr. HMS

BRAZEN, which has

Andrew,

who

TU|"°Y-

frigate a

has

lift to

July 2‘).

restorer

encourage petrol economy and efficiency. was won for the second time in three years by Kings College. London. whose entry achieved 3,804 mpg. The Manadon design team. who were up against 50 competitors from Britain and abroad. are (from left). Julian Philo. Robin Hughes. Graeme Little and Chris Ford.

Devonport

en route

The teak-hulled frigate took a "piggyFoudroyant back" ride to Hartiepool. where the Warrior was rebuilt. The I-"oudroyant. the second-oldest ship afloat. was launched 170 years ago and for the last 50 of them has been moored in Portsmouth llarbour where she has been used as a youth train-

ing

vessel. Lifted clear of the water

huge. Foudroyant

submersible

barge, the

took six days to reach lfartlc l for her threeyear. £2-million restoration.

The Type 22 frigate's five-day \isit to .\lalta in August last year was the first by a British warship since 1979. More than 32.000 people visited the Brazen. and the occasion was seen as the first tangible evidence of an improvement in Ango-Maltese relations. In the award citation. Wilkinson Sword state:

"HMS Brazen‘s visit was an historic occasion for the island of .\fa|ta as well as an outstand-

ing diplomatic

described by Dr. Bonnici, the Maltese Prime .\linister. as ‘a symbol of partnership between two equal partners in the Com-

equal in size importance, but equal in

monwealth. and

success,

not

status.‘

Ffiendfiness

She shared her berth on the D“‘°" “'8” °°"“"‘ “'1'” ‘he smaller Minerva. formerly a Royal Naval monitor of the First World War. The Minerva was bought from the Ministry of Defence by the Warrior Preservation Trust for £5.00). It is planned to restore the 72-year-old vessel to her original appearance. although her final resting place is as yet undecided. A few days before the Warrior was opened to the public on July 27, there was a tot issue for her "ship's company" the first to be held on board her for 83 years.

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Survey trio in Britanny break

SOARING temperatures and clear skies blessed a visit to the French resort of St Malo by four ships of the Hydrographic Flotilla. HM ships Beagle. and Fox. accompanied by H survey launch Gleaner were under the command of the Captain Hydrographic Surveying Flotilla, Capt. Geoff Hope. embarked In the

Bulldog

Beagle.

Minerva

compurfi, that

>hip.5

strated a new relationship had been created between the two countries." Each year since 1966 a unit of each of the three Armed Services has received a specially crafted Wilkinson Sword in recognition of its outstanding efforts in fostering good relations in the territories and areas in which it has been stationed. .-\s the Brazen is on long deployment, no date has yet been fixed for presentation of

her sword.

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In tact. their vehicle achieved 551 mpg. The marathon. which aims to

Symbofic .-\S the iron-clad warship Warrior prepared to welcome her first paying visitors. another historic vessel left Portsmouth for complete restoration.

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50 teams

for Gulf deployment. alter learning that she had been awarded the .\'avy's Wilkinson Sword of Peace for I986. on

attempt.

Indian Ocean.

HMS Brazen left

"*9

Motor Novice Class for firsttlme entrants. That brought in £75. while £50 more was won by the team for exceeding 350 miles per gallon at the first

served on board the Brazen, will officially open a British .\laritime Exhibition. which will include photographs taken by members of the ship's company. Prominent feature of the exhibition will be the Royal .‘\'avy's I67-year links with the island which began when the British Fleet acted to secure the safe passage of shipping in the

Historic

gets

Wrtein lduile P_°"v3;f,“,',’g,§ flag: 7,',‘9{{,'§ Driven

won

Prince

French cuisine was enjoyed by all except by who underwas Capt Hope. 3"” '" '°'""° ’ —

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the local fire brigade resulted in a 2-2 draw and was lolIowed by a mayoral reception. On their part. the ships pla ed host to almost 2,000 vlstors including British —

After the memorable visit the Bulldog, Fox and Gleaner returned to their surveying grounds, while the Beagle sailed north to Rosyth for basic operational sea

training.

Chief guest at the ship's rededication was the Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland. ViceAdmiral Sir George Vallings accom-

panied by Lady Vallings. the first to be During the refit completed under Babcock Thorn Ltd. the ship‘s company took part —

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in the Dunfermline

half-marathon.

raising £50 for the children's ward of the Joyce Green Hospital in the Cygnet's affiliated borough of Gravesham. The ship's team also won

HMS Cochrane's Swedish

longball competition.

Presentation

‘WW

A soccer match between a combined ship's team and

holidaymakers.

BIRD-class patrol vessel HMS Cygnet is back in service after an eight-month refit at Rosyth.

Among the guests at the rededieation ceremony on July 17

the Commodore Clyde. Commodore Patrick Rowe; Commodore Mine Warfare. Commodore Barry Clarke; and Capt. Alun Ryle. Also present was Lieut.-Col. O‘Bryne of the Royal Irish Rangers the ship's affiliated regiment; and the Mayor and Mayoress of Gravesham. Cilr. and .\lrs. 1.. Glanfield. After the ceremony. the outgoing marine engineer officer. CPO Colin Deeney. was presented with a tankard for his outstanding contribution to the efficiency of the ship. was

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Mrs. Anne Ross and HMS Cy gnet's youngest rating. AB(R) Graham Hanson. cut the ship ‘s rededication cake. Mrs. Ross is the wife of the Cygnet's commanding officer. Lleut. Bruce ROSS. Ptcmg HMS Neptune.

End of record elrase paper HANDS ON for the end of a "handruaiic" era as HMS Dolphin became the first establishment to start transferring its manual personal and medical records to a computerised system ready for arrival of OASIS System 3 IIIIS month. documentation and medical The system will be introthe next four It will maintain an individuai's records and make them available to Unit Personnel Office staff and other interested parties. sit dispensing with the need to maintain records on paper or index cards. duced years.

ovcr

Most regular routine reports and paperwork dealing with rntnernenls. leave, senice

appointments will be produced automatically by computer. Our picture from HMS Dolphin shows RPO Hay-

W R E N-. Cole and Vattliolland. and L.\IE.-\s

ward.

.»\li:xander_ Burt. Lloyd. Smith. Yates and Whitehead who with other personnel from the establishment. have coxnpleled 2.300 records representing H.500 sheets of ,

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paper!

Flock trophy tribute to Kiwi Hunt SIX—MA.N' teams seeking to break Top of the Rock records at Gibraltar are now eligible for the Kiwi Hunt a new award —

Trophy. The trophy has been presented to ll.\iS Rooke in memory of Sgt. Ian (Kiwi) Hunt of the Special Boat Service who was killed in the closing stages

of the Falklands War. Kiwi had enjoyed .1 long association with Rooke, and had made many naxal sporting friends. llis specialist event was marathon running and he had competed in very many Top of the Rock races. His friends decided to present the award so that Kiwi would be

remembered at Gibraltar. The trophy will be awarded to runners who break the Rock team record. The trophy depicts canoeist equipped a swimmer for counter-terrorist operations. '

current

holders

being

the S[3S_

N.»‘\\"t' NEWS, SEPTEMBER 1987

oing foreign: the right time and place

THE S and 8 (including QA and ETS) and Medical Drafting Desks are often asked about drafts abroad. How do i get one? is it the right place right time? Or what? in short. a male rating has to be in the time —

frame for a shore draft (those without previous LFS having priority). while a WRNS rating will be selected from the top of her respective branch roster, the original position on this roster being determined by the 13th birthdayor date of entry. if later. in every case. a recommendation as being a suitable candidate for LFS is required before a draft can be confirmed. The key to being considered in the first place is that you must be noted as a volunteer from

"Rounds?

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.\l.-‘\VY .\'EWS, SEPTEMBER 1987

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Blackfoot device boosted morale

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(From Vice-Admiral Slr Derek Fiofrell, Controller of the Navy) '

NO DOUBT you will receive masses of letters on the of the Blackfoot funnel device for minesweepcrs. Howmer. l was present with the ll)-Sth hlinesweeping Squadron when the device was insti-

tuted.

possibly resurrected.

l hase no evidence of earlier existence. The early Deltic-engined (‘MS had major difficulties through oil in the exhaust which made a mess on the upper deck and caused some fires in the funnel. This problem was severe in H.\l ships Walkerton and Wilkieston. which were deplayed to Aden during the Middle East crisis in 1958. Somali labourers were hired under contract to clean the ships‘ upper decks. and while doing so left bare black

although

footprints. One morning

the Squadron awoke to find a device painted on the Wi|l\'ieston's funnel consisting of an upended red Delta containing a black footprint on a white background, After some initial hesitation the squadron commander. now Vice-Admiral Sir Roderick Macdonald. accepted the device and introduced it as the squadron

badge. plenty for morale. and I delighted to hear of its

ll did am

reintroduction. London.

—

Derek Reffell.

Smoky joes THE ORIGINAL Fourth Mine-

sweeping*Floti|la was composed

of First World War.s|oop fleet minesweepers. meant for disposal but kept in reserve in various dockyards abroad and in

the UK. The-si: "\rY1(‘rl;_\' toes" as they were called swept the channels from the Thames Estuary as far north as the Faroes. konvoying

V“

-“.'.“",3"_-”?c‘:.

r~~_';'?.'v

origins

alley?

oil tankers through E-boat in their spare time. They formed the main minesweeping force on D-Day. Although afflicted with five years of soot. I as one of the Black Feet am disappointed that none of the "smnk_i ioes" has been remembered in naming G. new ships in this category. .l. Sprlngett (ex-CPO TC). Portsmouth. —-

Many other letters have been

received about the "sooty loot“ emblem and its adoption in the late 1950s. Two correspondents. Cdr. Bruce Nicolls (Portsmouth) and Car. l. G. Riley (Royal Hospital School. Ipswich). mention that

One of the

sooty-roots, HMS Dulverton of the re-formed Fourth MCM Squadron,

after the adoption of the badge. links were forged with the Canadian Blackfoot Indians. Another sequel. says Cdr. Nicolls, was that a tie was an attractive deproduced sign wich black teat on diagonal —

Portsmouth.

white stripes

on a maroon field.

Ex-M(E)t Bill Slater (Mfirral) claims trial the emblem origi-

nated in HMS Maxton, commissioned in 1958 at HMS Dill anca. r correspondents in-

Pvcture. Make Lennon

eluded J. A. P. Coats (ex-Stall TAS Officer), writing from Tarbert. Argyll; Darby Allen (exHMS Maryton). of Wouldham. Kant; and Tony Bird (exPOM(E). RNR). of Kingsclore. Barks.

ELETTERSZ027’/elfallvr

Uniform ‘a mishmash of outdated AT THE risk of upsetting traditional Na» diehards (past and present are there likely to be any moves in the foreseeable future to abolish the standard square rig and

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Visits plea by RNA man WHILE attending my Royal Naval Aaaoclatlon Club I read the notice regarding FIN veaaeia visiting the port of

Liverpool.

Over the last two years the ahlpa have not altered much. being the

deatroyera or trigatea (Mancheater. Liverpool and Battieaxe). In it possible for some same

of the others to be included In the vlaltlng A. Mercer, Runliat? corn Branch RNA. —

St Vincent connecfion IT WAS with great interest that I read the letter from R. G. Dodson (July) because I too served at the old training establishment lI.\lS St Vincent at

Gosport.

days later. answering the telephone. I was rewarded A few

call from another old St Vincent. Ron Gould. who had about read my item in the the RM PTI Reunion lub. and who had served with me 3-3 years ago. It was a most Stan pleasant surprise.

with

pager —

Mason. Exeter, Devon.

What about

George?

WITH ALL due respect to HMS Ganges and HMS St Vincent and other pre-war boyv.‘

training establishments, little is said about St George, Isle of Man, which was the amalgama-

tion of all the prc-war establishments. At St George boys were trained from 1939 to the end of the war. S. Hill (ex-D 56 —

Class). Kidderminster. Worcs.

YWOU’RIE SERVING “'5, SEPTEMBER 1987

YOUR COUNTRY. MAKE SURE YOU HAVEA SAY IN RUNNING I'I'. You can have you but your name must

by using your vote, n the electoral register

As a memberof HM Forces, you only need to registe as a service voter, and your vote is assured for the rest of y career, wherever you’re posted.

nce

service

Registration forms are available from your unit or ship. hen you complete the form you will be asked to give a qu g address. Send theform to the electoral registration officer for the district in which the address is situ .You will then be able to vote at all parliamentary, Europ rliamentary and local government ele '

Wives and husbands of members of HM Forces they pref register as civilian voters while living in the UK. But i move over they have to register as service voters. '

Don't lose your nght to vote ISSUED BY THE HOME OFFICE

Helicopter

hat-trick for Brave

‘l \ P13 22 frigiite ll.\lS Brine took on the zippeiirunee ol ll‘.ll‘.} iiii'er;ilt eiirrier when .\ltC briefly enilnirked no Jeuer Iililll three hef.«:opti:i'\ I\\tl Lynx rind it Sen K i'.i,_:. -—

All-Wren staff at Cumms

centre

‘

.\i'.\\' \.‘tIllll‘l1i.'ll’-i.‘Li ct-|Zll1'.\.. ..i:It ilx rt-'.i_\ centre -.i.lu. eI.‘..ieT) b_\ \\R.\S peixi-i.i.e. il.I's heel". opeized ll.\lS Warrior. .it ,\.iiilmood. h_\' the Director W R .\' S Cont l1l'.ll‘ti.IIll Kelsey Fletcher. .'\

('im.tt.itii.'\l

ill

f\.-\'l'0

the

uiiuegiound upei.i'.ii~ii.i! u-iiiplex at the

telitli:

the

limit of the HO. (‘i-mm.intler.i‘.»(_hii.'i C|i.ii1liel .ini.' Edslclll .-\t'..iiil1e. r\dnt.r.il SH" .lLlii'd.ll ()3\»\.tid.

The opeiatiiig team \.‘uI‘ltpIl.\L‘> 33 senior rind junior rule.» led by ‘i\'O(RS) Kate D.m:ion. The centre ix ciiptible of liultdiiiig .ihout I511)“ signal niessage» at .in} oizi: lnoment and then rein)ing them to other NATO L'U|ll'lIllt.'~.

Training

ships off

to Med. SHIPS Hrislui. Rotliexuy, which I)-.irtrnouth new

Eiuryulus Ctitltplise Trainiiig were Squ.ii_lron, deploying to the .'\leiliterI;ii‘.e.ii1 lll Septemlier with their contingent: of Ull|L'L'l\ rind rippientiees under '.i.iining The L.iliilL"a ol (‘.ipt.iin DTS p.i\~eil [torn CJPI. Bill Drui(HMS i'ilIL') to ('.ipt .*\i.Ill \\'e:~l ll.\l JIM! the

[HHS Hrixtol) in a Portsniouth eereniony ishieh tool; p!.ii:e .i!nio~.t l5 _\t.'.If\ to lie do) since the

i.l\l

\liiIL'i.li DTS

\\;l\

iti~.l\.ini.lei! i'lL'\L'lil e\eeuti\c \‘filLL‘.l oi the |ill\ltli. (Rh. Rn) llnidiiig. .'l.l\ .i \]\L'Ll.Il link isith thi: p.i~i hr: \-Nth the tr.iil‘.ing ~ipi.i-Jion ollicei iii ll.\lS Teiili), one oi the former nieniliers —

Simulator

expansion

(()()K Huiltliitg .it HMS [)t_\.iil now llou\c.'s the luigext real-liitte uilllpltlrl eontple\ tll.|l\iLiL‘ the 1'S;\ lolliiulilg the lornlttl .iecept.iriee ol :i new trainer \ii'nul.itiiig the Op;-r;irion-. Room of .I T)pe Z3 lrigrite. The ll.tll1t.'I'. h.iiided oier to (Iipt. J.lhl.' H.iel~.u~_ C.ipt_iin of the School ol .\l.iritii‘ne Openi[lilll\, ii) l-'err;inli Ciiiiipiiter .\')~tern~. Ltd. will lie ltnimii as iZ'lL' “L'.I\L'I .\iUdL’i. illlct lil(.' «hip ol th.it ii.inie lo e~t.ih1i.~h the eoiiiieetioii

L'.ipt. Geollrey linden, comin.iniJing officer of HHS Bemer and C.Ipl.lil'1 First Frigate

Sqtjddfull. was present a pieture ill\ ship.

hand to and badge of on

The new model takes its plaice beside the six other Operzitionz. Room trainers in Cools‘

lhiililing.

One of the L_\n\ \\'.l.N the Br;i\e\ o\\n ziirertilt. \\lliIe tl:e other \\it\ l|i.it of HMS Iie;i'.ei'. "Hie Beater‘.-. helleopter \\.l\ eiiilmiilxeil iizlh the ;i\i.i1ioit oflieei to the

Captain ol Si.iti;itlroii

the l".i'~t

l':i-=:.i:e

Both l._\i.\ \-ere illltt‘\L'tI in the l5i.i\e\ l'..ii:g.ir v\l1.'.e .I Sea K: E; oi 5'.” .\;i\.i' .-\.i Siiiniilzoii nude the t'_»pe'~. ilI\[ opei.i'-oii.i‘ ileel» Liitdiiig on the -h:p I’:

NAVY NEWS, SEPTE.\lBER 1937

Go-ahead for new Trident

complex

NAVY NE“/S. SEi"TE.\lBER 198'?

Quay roll With the flag-bodeckod mast: of ans Discovery as a badrdrop. the Royal Marines Band of the Flag Officer Scotland and Northern IroIand play on the quay at Dundee for the Queen’: visit in July.

Queen ’s award for three fl in

rescuers

Danger after jetty car plunge

dive

THE

QUEEN'S Commendation for Brave Conduct has been

Navy helicopter

members for their efforts to vehicle which had driven into the sea. crew

Royal trapped in a

awarded to two

rescue two women

The Search and Rescue aircraft, piloted by Lieut. John Humphries with POACMN Bob Murdoch as diver, arrived on the scene at dusk on November20 last year, about 20 minutes after the vehicle went into the water at Fishbournc ferry terminal on the Isle Of

Wight. the time they did not know how long the jeep-type vehicle had been in the sea and believed that life was at stake. Visibility under water was only a few inches. making location and orientation particularly difficult. and the sea bed At

littered with debris and obstacles. Tidal conditions were hazardous. making the submerged vehicle rock was

dangerously.

Air

Farewell to a ruler of the Queen 3 Navy picnic, getting pasta this spaghetti junction highly original assault course devised tor HMS Dryad by the staff of the CommanderlT WAS

no on a

in-Chief Naval Home Command. The course was fonn of a free-fall paraordered up to mark the chute jump before last establishment Admiral Stanford was inspection by the outgo- "rowed ashore" to the ing CINCNAVHOME. wardroom. Admiral Sir Peter Stanford.

Pantomime was one of the light-

it hearted events with a Gilbert and Sullivan theme in this case. "The GondoIiers' GalIop". Other turns included otticer of the watch manoeuvres on the parade ground with mock battleships using —

flags

and

communicate,

HMS Plnafore

pantomime.

Grand finale took the

Conquerors in Berlin AN EVENING in East Berlin was, for 15 officers and ratings. the highlight of a visit to Germany by HM submarine

Conqueror. The Conqueror

was

making

official call on Kiel when the party were invited on a two-day visit to Berlin by the Black Watch. who laid on sight-seeing an

tours.

Wearing uniform, the group passed through Checkpoint

Charlie

many historic including the buildings remains of Hitler's Chancellery and bunker. Later. the Conquerors enjoyed a hotel meal and evening out in the East. to

see

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pocket?

Despite these problems.

Murdoch found the vehicle on his first dive. It was upside down. He managed to get both front doors open. but the movement of the water kept closing them as soon as he went inside. After about 15 minutes he found one of the occupants who showed no sign of life. He surfaced and was winchcd back to the aircraft. By then it was completely dark, although the area was lit by the ferry terminal floodlamps_ PO Murdoch told Lieut. Humphrics that he felt another dive was needed as there was a remote possibility that the second occupant might have found an air pocket. it was decided that the hazardous conditions warranted the use of two divers and Lieut.

POACIIN Bob Murdoch (left) and Lieut. John Humphrtea who both dived at night in the cold water: off the tale of Wight in an attempt to save the lives of two women.

Humphries,

also a qualified SAR diver, volunteered to make the next drop with P0 Murdoch. Lieut. Humphrics flew the aircraft back to HMS Daedalus to hand over to another pilot. He returned to the scene within 15 minutes when. with P0 Murdoch. he jumped from the aircraft into the sea. Despite the poor conditions Lieut. Humphries found the vehicle and established that it had a soft top. He tried several

prize HMS Homer, the vessel of the University of London Royal Naval Unit, provided one of the raffle prizes for the Savoy Cinderella Ball in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. David Catmur of Southbank l"u|ytcchnic, London, drew a day at sea for two in the Hunter.

door, but

get in through the was

huntpercd by

the

tideflow. Then he cut his way through the top from underneath. and after about 30 minutes hoth bodies had been recovered. The award citation states: "Throughout this rescue operation Lie-ut_ Humphries and POACMN Murdoch displayed great courage. skill and devotion to duty. reflecting the highest traditions of the

Service."

Helo crewman in deck ordeal THE NIGHT

rescue of two casualties from a in a 40-ft. swell and winds

Liberian tanker, rolling heavily rising to 60 knots, has gained the Queen's commendation for Brave Conduct for LACMN Anthony Gardiner. He

of a Sea King which left Prcstwick at dusk on October 31 last year to make the evacuation from the tanker Don Humverta, then 30 miles west of Tircc and 110 miles from Prcstwick. By the time the aircraft arrived it was pitch black, with cloud at l.O00ft., heavy hail showers and lightning. The tanker was making slow headway. rolling heavily, with the tank deck regularly swamped. was

crewman

Submerged One of the casualties had an open fracture of the leg and the other a collar-bone fracture, both as a result of falls in the hcav seas. A tcr a medical assistant had been winchcd down to assess the injuries, LACMN Gardiner was lowered with a stretcher. As he detached himself from the winch hook. the ship rolled heavily to port and the deck sank below the swell level. The tanker deck was immediately submerged and the stretcher washed into the darkness towards the ship's side. LACMN Gardiner jumped after it and held himself and the stretcher against the ship's guard rail until the water eventually subsided. Although a second wave pinned him once -

Hunter

times

LACMN Anthony Gardiner. Ha struggled across the heaving, wave-swept deck of a tanker to reach two casualties. more

the

guard rail,

managed to get the first casualty into the stretcher and they were winched up to the helicopter. Aware of the extreme danger, he nevertheless had no hesitation in being winched back down for the second lift, which was completed without incident. “The quick actions, courage and total disregard for his personal safety displayed by LACMN Gardiner throughout this casualty evacuation reflect the highest traditions of the Service."

citation.

states

the award

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PEOPLE;uwbltr,NEWS

TRUE GRIT _George

IT WAS in Cyprus that LCK George Mckinley was told that he had cancer. Mac to his shipmates was serving in HMS Galatea at the time. and when the frigate called at the island of dreams. his year-long nightmare began. —-

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specialist at the Princess .\1atr_v Hospital. Akrotiri. diagnosed a malignant tumour A

and Mac undCl'Wt.‘nl surgery the next

day.

When he returned

Britain two weeks later .1 series of tests. X-r.i_\"s iintl scans sliowcd that the cancer had spread to his ~.tom;ich and lungs a similar situation as that once faced by Grand .'\'ationa|—winnin_g jockey Bolt Champion. Mac underwent a gruelling course of chemotherapy. a treatment which has the sideclfect of making patients feel sick Lllltl tired. “It kiiockcd in: fur six," he said. “I looked and felt like ii miiihic for it while." to

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Check-ups .\'u\er:lit:|i:-n. it was h.I.L! In keep Mac down. and during that period of trial he sat and passed his Fleet Board for promotion to petty officer His positive attitude paid off and. its well as becoming it PO.

earlier this year told that he was clear of cancer. He still has regular checirnp-« at the Royal Marsden f{t)"sf)|l.Il. ltiit .I\ .‘;:r as lie-K coiteerrtetl lte\ fighting fit and on top of his job .it R.‘-' air station Culdrose. Mac. who lives with his wife and live-year-old son at Helston. Cornwall, hopes that his story will encourage other cancer sufferers to defeat the illness he

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NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987

PEOPLEin atiip, NEWS hhck%;

Ex-PO Richard Grant leaves home for his 100th birthday party in a 1932 Rolls-Royce. He is accompanied by his daug Mar Mrs Doreen

soanng

century

success improved newcomer in the Royal .\'avy Hang Gliding Club is Cpl. Nick Pilgrim of the Royal Marines. He received the Bulwark Trophy front the clubs

MOST

EX-PO Richard Grant celebrated his 100th birthday in style, with a drive in a vintage Rolls-Royce and a slapup party complete with band. The Portsmouth centenaTo make his birthday very rian joined the Royal .\avy special .\fr Grant was surrounded by his family and in May 1904 as a cook third friends, 105 in all, who made class. having added 15 the journey to the Senior Rates months to his real age. He served in many ships including HMS ships Exmouth,

Prometheus, Dunedin, Diomcde and Blonde, and

was

with HMS

Glasgow

from 1913-1916, taking part in the battles of Cape Coronel and the Falklands Islands. He left the Navy in 1928 and worked as a cook, before being recalled for war service in 193‘). During the Second World War he spent time with HM ships

vice-chairman, Lieut.-Cdr. Gavin Eyre. Nick, who regularly soars

from the cliffs and hills near his home in Plymouth. said there is no point in pretending that there is no danger in the sport “but the risks can be minimised by professional training from properly registered schools or by attending a course at the Joint Services Centre in Wales." Details of courses can be obtained in writing to JSHGC. Cwrt-y-Gollen. Crickhnweii. Povvys .\'PS ITH (tel.

Mess at Whale island. They were treated to a sherry reception and cold buffet, and were entertained with old-time music. To set the proceedings off in grand style, Mr Grant was picked up in a 1932 Rolls-Royce and driven along the seafront to enjoy the view. He arrived at the party at 7.00. spent till 11.30 entertaining his guests. and was still raring to go at 2am the next

morning?

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Valerie’s in

Excellent. Dryad. Porcupine and Boscawen.

Super

FOR what is believed to be the first time. a female officcr has acted as divisional officer to a group of male RNR new-entry recruits undertaking basic training at HMS Raleigh.

sonk:

Second Officer Valerie Gale WRNR, a schoolteacher in civilian life, joined the Reserves‘ as a radio operator in 1961 and is

currently working as a recruiting

officer in HMS Sherwood. the RNR training centre in Not-

tingham.

Oh, brother!

When ex-Wren Mrs Marjorie Carr retired after 17 ‘cars in the Personnel Records fficc of HMS Raleigh, she left her mark on the Royal Navy in more ways than one During her time there she initiated records in the Service documents of almost everyone passing through the establishment, the tally amounting to about 20.000 certificates completed in Mrs Carr's distinctive .

I'i' WAS

purely coincidence,

and not a case of WheelerEric and Karen dealing, when this brother and sister Wheeler found that they had both been drafted to the School of Maritime Operations. HMS Dryad. Karen is a weapons analyst and works in the versatile multl-almer trainer for Part Three trainee mlssllomen. while Eric is under oing Seaman (Ops) Part Three training as an electron c warfare operator. —

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A CHIEF petty officer has been awarded £300 for

developing a software training programme for anti-

her husband, of the first recruits

Scheme Fund. it was presented to him in his current ship. HMS Ark Royal. by the commanding officer, Capt. Mike Harris. Chief Cooper's development has provided Sea King AS\V crews with a flexible, cheap, portable acoustic trainer with potential to be adapted for use by the surface and submarine fleet. As well as being a more profound trainer. the system halves the time of continuation

training.

The software was developed when Chief Cooper was system manager of the basic acoustic trainer at RN air station

Culdrose.

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THERE was an air of bubbly excitement when the Wrens of Part ill Writers Class W38A ended their course. All of them had come through first time around without tailing phase test. And that cost their training oft cor. W0 Wtr John the Boweii, three bottles of champagne prize he had offered for such a feat. it was the first time a class had achieved the 100 per cent success record during

any

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John's three years at the RN Supply School in HMS Raleigh. The Wrens who did not have to write any wron s are pictured here with W0 Boweli (right and course instructor PO Wtr Kev Flynn. The girls are (from left) Wrens

Hugg ett, Gardner, Jefferson, Butler. Harbar. Lince. Mcclymont, Hitchcock. Turklngton,

Hooper, Gill and Waterhouse.

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PD Wtr John Gilchrist has been presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by a Danish admiral. The presentation by ViceAdmiral J. P. Rasmussen came shortly before John left for the UK after two and a half years on the staff of Commander Allied Naval Forces Baltic Approaches at Karup. central Jutland. There are three Royal Navy officers and two ratings on the four-nation staff of COM.\lA\/BALTAP. and one officer and eight ratings in other parts of the co-located head—

fascinating working parts: moving helicopter rotors. lifts.

model's most features are its

rudder and radar scanner. Smoke is emitted from the funnels and the lights work on to a time sequence. '_‘l

print of HMS Victory, signed by the Chief of the A framed

Defence Staff. Admiral of the Fleet Sir John Fieldhouse. was among the gifts when ".\fr. Exhibitions RN" Denis Osborne received a rousing retirement farewell in Whitehall. Denis has been responsible for many RN and RM exhibitions. dispiays, posters and "gizzits" over the past 12 years.

quarters.

Although

handwriting. Coincidentally, Bill, was one

submarine sonies operators. CPO/\C.\i.\' A. J. Cooper received the award from the Ministry of Defence Suggestions

C.‘

basic in i939.

to start

e.\‘t.

long model of the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible has become the pride and joy of An 8-ft.

the RN Careers Office at

Guildford. The highly detailed scale model was presented to the Navy by Mr Chris Dennison. who took two and half years to make it. Apart from its size. the

wheelchair-bound as a result of a motor-racing accident ten years ago,

30-year-old Philip

Scott was a recent visitor to the frigate HMS Brave. Philip, of Whitehill. Hants., is a Liveryman of the Haberdashers' Company in the City of London. and was invited on board the ship as a result of the Brave's affiliation with the Habcrdashcrs.

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ROYALS CLOSE RAN KS OFFICERS currently undergoing initial training at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCR.\1) and in RM units wear the rank of second lieutenant, or acting lieutenant if they are university

graduates.

On leaving CTCRM acting lieutenants are indistinguishable from trained lieutenants of up to seven

years‘ experience. that

There is a officers under

recognised

requirement training should be

such and that the overt distinction of two types of officer undergoing initial training should be eliminated. as

From September 1983, all officers will join the Corps as second lieutenants. University cadet entrants who are due to start their third year at university next month will

retain their rank of second lieutenant and not be promoted acting lieutenant. I‘ay scales will not be affected. DCI (RN) 191

Female MAS .-\ FEM.-'\LE medical assistant

(.\l:\) category is being introduced in Queen A|c.vandra's Royal .\aval Nursing Service, the minimum age of entry being 17, and the maitimuni ZS. Recruits will enter

on a

nine-

year notice engagement reckoned front age 18 or date of

entry it later, with the right

give

18 months‘ notice after

to a

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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987

The Ianelie in iaurney the world WHAT IS the lonelicst journey in the world? it begins when you climb into a narrow submarine escape tower 600 ft. down and it ends on the surface of thc sea. You doubt it? Ask at HMS Dolphin's Submarine Escape Training Tank. They know. In July the Royal Navy comIt is hot. hotter. The water is The exercise has been going pleted its biggest ever escape on lor the best part ol a day. up to your neck but with your exercise. during which instruchood lull or air you keep Thirty man have already left the the tors from Escape Training submarine. the hard way. Now breathing and suddenly, Tank

world record of depth. for Deep

set a new

60! ft.. tower Submarine Escape. But it was not for the glamour of record—breaking that 4-4 submarincrs and divers from nine nations made their deep and

its our tum.

who wouldn t be? Last time you did this it was in the training tank and you were watched every inch of the way up. You climb up the ladder into ou

are

nervous.

equalisation. The upper hatch

of me tower lifts. Cold water floods down over you. You begin to rise. tilted by your suit. Outside it is black. than green. You are hurtling

upwards but your suit keeps

lonely journeys

from Oberon Class submarine. HMS Otus. to the surface. The two-week exercise in Norway's Bjorne Fjord had greater concerns than that. When he leaves a submarine an escaper must subject himself to the full pressure of the sea outside. Once he is out he still has to reach the surface of the sea

safely.

The intense international interest in the Bjorn: Fjord exercise focused on the system that allows him to do all this. the Single Escape Tower used in conjunction with the Mark B Submarine Escape and Immersion Suit. But what is it like to leave the calm. quiet safety of a submarine and go out through that lower? What if you had been one of the nine volunteers from HMS Otus's crew who made the journey up from 100 ft?

Pictures:

cPO(Phot)

the narrow tower. Your left arm is raised so you can lit more easily through the tiny hatch. Tower checks. good. You shout "Okayl". As the bottom lid of the tower is put in place you pull down the zip of your visor and plug in your air hose. The built-in Iilejackat. or stole. ol your escape suit fills. Cool air floods into the hood or your suit and you breathe normally as water washes in around your feet. when the water reaches hall way up your chest the pressure starts to come on. last.

Keep breathing normally, keep breathing. The water rises again as the air in the tower is compressed.

Steve Colllnson the pressure in your lungs balanced with the sea on your chest and you keep breathing

normally.

A spectrum ol greens flashes past your face. You might even see a fish. Ughter and lighter it grows until, alter the longest few seconds of your lilo. you burst upwards through the surface in a cascade of glittering spray. The sun is still shining. After the escapes from l0tl it. only SETI‘ instructors and suitahly qualified volunteers among the international observers were permitted to go deeper. And deeper they went. notching up between them more than 20

Fast

pick-up of escapers

essential to the exercise. All were taken to the diving tender Vlken within 90 seconds of surfacing.

was

escapes from each of 300. -$00 and 500 ft. During the escapes from 500 feet a rare diving accident occurred. The casualty received surgery after prompt evacuation to hospital and he is recovering well. Sad as this accident was it did not reflect on the capability of the escape system and the exercise continued. The culmination of the excrcisc came with two recordbreaking ascents from a tower depth of 600 ft. During these escapes inconsistencies in the operation of the escape tower

tion the exercise was stopped. No more escapes would be made from this depth until the system had been "fine tuned" and more medical data was available. Following this decision Flag Officer Submarines signalled to the Submarine Flotilla that while escapes from 600 ft. were possible. 500 ft. should be

were seen.

Concern increased when the first escaper began to show symptoms of a bend. He was immediately and successfully treated in the recompression chamber of the Norwegian diving tender Viken. which had been patiently supporting the exercise since it began. It was well known that at 600 ft. the conditions experienced by the volunteers in the tower

would be severe. Although research programmes will eventually increasc knowledge in this area little is known about the physical reactions that will be displayed by any individual who is placed under such stresses. Because of this and the inconsistencies in tower opera-

I A lively yet nostalgic VCISC

I Reflects all aspects of Naxy life and lower deck

I Beautifullyillustrated I Cyril T:m‘nt:_v's

backdrop to thesongs

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will Merger make charities more effective A LINK-UP between two major Service charities promises to bring improved and, in many cases, swiftcr support to thousands of Service and ex-Service men, women and their families. The Soldiers’ Sailors‘ and Airmen‘s Families Association (SSAFA) and the Forces Help Society and Lord Roberts Workshops (FHS) have decided to merge their casework organisations which independently covered every town and village in the UK. At present over a third of the branches are already

operating jointly. with the remainder aiming to achieve that state by early autumn. Staffed by trained volunteer

caseworkers and visitors. they seek to involve all other national and local agencies who might help in caring for their clients. SSAF.-\ say it is hoped that this new policy of partnership between themselves- and FHS will be extended at branch level to embrace other cit-Service

charities and

organisations.

llowever. both SSAFA and l-‘HS have some responsibilities which will remain outside their

partnership.

Meanwhile. SSAFA's big car draw is under way again, with three new Metros as main prizes. The draw takes place on November 4. Natocars of

Bridgwater. in

co-operation with Austin Rover. have again sponsored the three top prizes. The winners will be driving away in patriotic style in nippy red.

white and blue Metro Cities. and there are many runners-up prizes. Tickets are 25p each and are available in books of four or l0 from SSAFA. Det NL. PO Box 5. London S IH 9HP, or from SSA!-‘A branches and committees at home and overseas.

Another SSAFA event is a one-night esentntioo of "The Queen's S illing" at the Royal Albofl Hall. on Sunday. Odober 4. This celebrates LWO years of service to the Crown. portraying in cameo. worth and music. the fighting man through the ages. Further information and booking forms from: The Queen's Shilling Box Office. SSAFA. PO Box 5. London SWIH 9HP. Tel: OI-222 9221.

Cadets’ awards MEDALS and shields were presented to nine members of the HHS Dolphin Volunteer Cadet Corps when 30 of the cadets paraded for inspection by the captain of Dolphin (Capt.

Roger Veneables).

The cadets. who take part in a wide range of activities. receive a long service medal after four years. Those still in the Corps at age 16 are given a submarine shield by the Parents Association.

Play house wears the flag VISITING the Naval community Organisation. Vlco-Admiral sir John Wobctor (Flog Otflcor ) and in to the RH Lady Webster re-school playgroup at crownhill. While there the admiral tormally presented the naval playwith their latest snot, £250 grou wort of Maxi Bricks. 1110 children had prepared for the bulldl visit a house and for the tho was flown!

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NAVY NEVVS. SEPTEMBER 1987

"Stuff your Maritime Muscle, mate

NEWSVIEW Finding cash to

keep

the quarters PROPERTY maintenance is some

Navy

quarters. according

News.

Contractors‘ methods were criticised recently by a married quarters wife who, while welcom-

ing improvements. was distinctly unhappy over their execution. Vagueness over dates. casualness in comings and goings. tools left all lying about. and small jobs left undone —

cited. In this edition anotherwife tells of holes in the wall alter modernisation work. poor plaster work and cracks on the wall. And she adds. “I have been told there is no money to rectify these defects." But why is there "no money" when part of the MO charge represents maintenance? It's a fair

were

question.

Never

enough

answer

the bids. Back down the line. the cash allocated has to maintain all the defence "estate" operational accommodation facilities. office blocks. single and Mos. So there is no money allocated solely for M0 maintenance. —

Local

budgets

However. local budgets have been given

trial at some establishments for contract repair work. So far they seem successful. it is reported. with repairs carried out quickly and satisfactorily. Now it is hoped to extend the scheme on a tri-Service basis. Meanwhile. it remains a general area with plenty of criticism flying. Do-it-yourself indoor with decorating is. of course. allowed controls over things like materials and colours. But not everyone in quarters is able or wants to do it him! herself. In any case. why should they when they are paying hopefully towards maintenance in their rents? —

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Bewilderment over

long

careers

puzzle

the Second Scheme suggest

QUERIES relating

CHIEFS VOICE CFl’lT/CISMS

Open

some Engagement puzzlcmcnt and irritation. judging from correspondence received by this paper.

For instance. CCWEA W. Hammond. of HMS Excter. feels annoyed at being asked to make his final decision "now" rather than later. pointing out that "some on the signal have three years to complete 22 years." His suggestion is to release the ZOE signal as now. but without final commitment until the last six months of service. He also asks why he cannot receive his terminal grant at 22 years instead of at 32 years. The reply from the Directorate of Naval Manpower Planning says that to delay 20E acceptance to the last six months would mean cutting short sea drafts, men brought ashore. all "in case." and reliefs detailed it would be thoroughly unpopular with the reliefs whose lives were messed about. and grossly inefficient.

OF SCHEME

CPOWEA(WDO)(SM) Phil Rigs. of

Portsmouth Naval Base. who said he had been selected for but sadly declined the offer of

ZOE.

His letter included massive sets of figures to back his criticism of the financial aspects of the

Open Engagement. However. the DNMP reply referred to the previous answer about pension growth. and Second

added: “There seems to be a determination to ignore any upgrading of pensions. despite the fact that

quite significant

increases have occurred in

recent

correspondents should note the likely growth of pension by annual review. The 32-year pension might be expected to be rather more than £5,543 by 1997! Another letter has arrived from

years. "If your correspondent is resolved to discount inflation and wage increases. but feels able to presume the benefits of a ten per cent interest rate on invested capital. then that is his

prerogative."

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apparently is all bound up with problems of transferring money from one financial vote to another. All the Services are discussing it and proposals have been put forward. Many tenants. of course. do not but appreciate such financial ramifications they know what happens in their quarters. How it works is that bids for planned maintenance and estimates for repairs are channelled upwards to the Property Services Agency HQ. who allocate the money as they see fit. And there is never enough to meet all The

where's that Maritime Miss?"

point

in to letters received at a sore

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HOW IT WORKS: DRA F TY’S GUIDE

Flexibility "Selection for ZOE." says the reply. "confers the flexibilityto choose some other point than the end of your LS3. CS2 or OE to leave with an immediate pension. but it is necessary that management remains in a position to run affairs

efficiently. "Experience has shown that for the Second Career Briefings course to be most effective. it should be completed at least two-and-a-half years before Time Expiry. "There is no ruling against a man on ZOE applying for the briefing at any time. but he will find it most valuable once he has decided he really means to make the break. “It is not intended to be a medium to help people to decide whether to leave the Service. and will generally be found of no great help on that account.

Retirement "The terminal grant payable on completion of 22 years‘ service is not a single entitlement but an integral part of the Service pension code. The code is enhanced at each annual point beyond 22 years to a maximum of 37 years‘ reckonable service. "The only avenue to receiving a pension and thus a terminal grant is to retire from the Service. "The regulations whereby a man who had reached the maximum pension point. and continued to serve beyond. received his terminal grant at the 37-year point. was rescinded on Apnl 1. 1987." The DNMP answer also points out that

FROM

Dralty has come a letter saying. "There

apparently still some doubts as to how the Second Open Engagement selection system works and who is eligible and when.“ He adds that it is hoped the following guide to 2oE will help readers understand the system are

better:

THE RULES

The Second Open Enga applies only to the NNS WRNS Na and are not eligible. Royal The 20E sits once a year. A man must have achieved 17 years of reckonabie service and one year's seniority as a senior rate (or one year's seniority as a CPO artificer) by January 1 of the year in which the Board sits. He must be recommended and a volunteer. A man who is due for release on or before December 31 intneyearofthe2OEBoardisnot .

°'“.:';°'20E

complete 32 years is earlier. A whichever service. or to serve to age 55. man already re-engaged to complete more than 32 years‘ service would not therefore gain more service in fact. his service would be reduced. The 20E gives continued eligibility for promotion past the 22-year point. THE SYSTEM Number selected: MOD decide: how many 20E allows a man to

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gear

by rate. group and engagement (eg. all LS3 due to complete engagement in 1990 CPO(OP )(R) are one batch; all LS6 CPO(OPS)(R) completing engagement in 1990 are in another batch).

Your group: The year group is the year in which. in thenlxmalcoursmmenwouldleavethesorvioe. The quote: This is the number of men that can be soioctodfromwtthineadl batch, andmaybedivided between the number of appearanms of that batch. belorathe Board. Forexamplo. thequotaforthe 1990 year group can be split between tho1987.19B8 and 1989 Boards: a proportion oftho1990yeargroupwlll be-selected each year until the full quota is achieved. lfa1990 men refuses selection in 1967. hisplace will be carried forward to the next Board. Generally only a few vacancies will remain at the last selection

un-ty.

Timing: Each batch goes before the Board until they are no longer eligible. l.e. in their last year of

service. The Board: Boards for 20E are chaired by a captain. They use promotion dossiers (which Include all 326405) to assist them in making their decisions.

andtheyselectpnmantyonrnerit.am-loughomployability over the next ten years is also a factor. They

selecttomeetthatpanofthefullquotaforaachyear group. As with any selective system. some men are bound to be disappointed. but the Board's decision is final.

Enquiries:

With 20E

rolabvety

new. it will still

placestl'lereareloreact1branct1.‘nlooftecttl-lat promptrrlanyquestiore.ORRNoa31wlttanewer longer service will have on advancement and promobon within e_ branch is carefulty considered. Batehlng: All eligible ratings are batched together

Anne sees boat work of Wren reservists \\(‘RI\ 11! \\I\'.\I\’ }'~.-“N 1: \§>\\ R1>_\..i “list \i..' 1:» 1 : 21:‘ (‘Cl L‘ 1-: [''\‘Hi‘. .

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ABOVE: Music and colour as the Massed Bands of the Royal Marines. under the direction of Lleut-Col. G. A. C. Hoskins. entertain at Earls Court. ABOVE RIGHT: Some of the drama of field gun is caught in this picture at Portsmouth crew members on the barrel ride durin the Run Back at the Royal ournament event. RIGHT: Seen at Second Action, when they tire three rounds, are Portsmouth crew members.

LEFT: Tournament crowds cheered the spectacle of mast

manning, performed

the young Sultan

men

of the HM

display

team.

Tourna ment colour

pictures

Puuer’: Rum ‘rrophy (for lowest penalty Interporr Challenge Cup: Portsmouth. points) Fleet Air Arm, 435 points: 2 27 pants. 2 Fleet Air Arm. 23. 3 Devonpo-1. Pormmoum, 60 points. 3 Dev-onDor1I665 ROYAL Tournament held gun rest.-lLs. 1

point:

Copenhagen Cup for 5 Crew: (Dost Time Challenge Cup: 1 Portsmouth. 46 mans 5062 se<:I.2FleotA:r aggregate time for two runs. bolore sun ol Aggregate

1 Fleet Au Ann. 6 mm 42 35 3. Dovonport.-1-5 Tournament) se<:.2Devonoort.6rnnsAaB2socs.3 Portsrnoum. 7 mm: 12 39 secs FIIIIII ‘Frne Cup: ‘I Porsrnoum. 2 min: No records were broken. and lha Ports4419 seu,2F|ootAArArm,2rmns4454 rnouthwelcrewretamthelastestnrrto room: at 2 rruna -£06 secs secs. 3 Devonoon. 2 nuns 47.07 sow.

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soc.

PROUDLY carrying their trophies, Portsmouth field gunner: take part In the civic welcome In the city‘: Guildhall Square following their triumph In London. They marched from HMS Nelson and were congratulated by the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth (Mr. Jim Lodge). Pxdure SGT Peter wuseman (Austral-an Army)

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ALTHOUGH not

trophies at Earil Court. the Fleet Air Arm field gun crew later paraded through Goeport. At the e HMS Daedalus axarcleed lta rlght to march an honorary lraamen of the Borough. The aalute was taken Iyor (Mr G. Ruahton). and the commanding olfloer of HMS Daedalua (Capt. Fl. II. Kohler). Accompanying bwutheDaedaIuevoluntaerband.heahhomltameemoompeutlonulcoeuea. 3 of two

P-aura LA{Pho1) Paul Good

taklng part

In the Royal Tournament. a group ol Wrens from HMS Sultan practised to join the Sultan display team In performances at this year’: Royal Show at Stonelelgh. Wannlcltahlra. Led by Third Offloer Nicky Rlchards, they took part in mast manning on two “ladies days” at th_e,Stonelelgh

show, whlch

attended by the Chlel Commandant

was

Princess Royal. WRNS. It ls believed to be the first tlme women have taken pan In the mast manning ceremony. and they climbed to some 50 loot so —

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MAELSTROM ORDEAL OF ’L UCKY JER V/S HMS JERVIS was one of the most active destroyers to wear the White Ensign during the Second World War. But. according to author G. G. Connell, her illustrious career is surprisingly littleknown.

la. which she led.

Mr Conne|I's action-packed story uses first-hand aeeoums to record the achievements of the ship. one of only three vessels in the Fleet to be awarded as many as 13 Battle Honours during Hitler's war. His interviews of former members of the ship's company have reaped rich and compel ling narratives which rovlde the reader with a valuable nslght into what it was like to serve

He attempts to set matters rl ht in Medlferranaan Maelstrom. a h story of the ship and an account of the wartime adventures of the 14th Flotil-

destroyer of the time. Here. for instance. the Jervis is a

eitploslons.

"Within the ship. messdecka were thrown Into black-out confusion:

tables

collapsed

and men them crashed on to sleeping on others sleeping beiow. and from slung hammocks above. occupants were tossed out to fall into the shambles of broken tables. stools. bedding and struggling shipntatas; it wasa maelstrom of darkness ierced only by dim emergency i htin Overhead. No. 2 mounting into life. adding to the nightmare." That could have been the descripmass

under Intensive air attack on the night of August 6. 1943 in Bizerta Harbour: “Bombs fell ahead and close down the starboard side. causing Jervis to leap and writhe with grotesque convulsions in time with the underwater

23: The Type ‘just gro ed’

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Grove,

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by George Markham. published by Arms and Armour Press. price £13. Comprehensive guide. illustrated by photographs and technical drawings, wide range of weapons, mostly automatic.

Few Survived a History of Submarine Disasters by Edwyn —

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The angular lines of the Type 23 frigate are emphasised in this artist's impression Pk1t.trI:MaroofiC«o. Ltd. class. HMS Norfolk. which was launched in July.

of the first of the

increased length to the maximum that could be accommodated in the Devonport frigate

complex.

Results of the changes was a £110-million ship an expensive and highly capable vessel which. like Topsy. "just —

growed".

"if this level of

capability was

The heat’s A THRILLER. a drama and five comedies make up this month's batch of 16mm releases by the Royal Naval Film

Corporation.

Heat tells of a day in the life of Nick Escalante. citizen of Las Vegas. who scratches a

precarious living by hiring

bodyguard. escorting heavy spenders to and from the gaming tables as a

which he Is himself disastroualy addicted. Nick is super-tough (well. he's played by of course Burt Reynolds) but a softy at heart. "i don't enjoy violence." he explains. “I'm just good at it." During the course of his day. he experiences mixed fortune at the to

girl. sulking life of gium pro-

about a deaf

through

mlsculty. who is shaken out of the doidrums by her affair with a teacher. Nothing sentimental in the treatment of what could have been. in the wrong hands. a dangerously soppy tale. it's typical of the film's

straight-forward approach

that all the deaf characters are played by deaf actors and actresses. notably Marlee

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biackiacktable. helps out an old girl friend and incurs the wrath of a psychotic

rackateer. The script is by William Goldman. author of “Butch Cassldy". and "Marathon Man," and from the opening which neatly leads scene us straight up the garden path the film is notable for its invention and sheer —

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Absorbing

Seawolf

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archive video launched

added.

length tracking radar; the was steadily increase ; the requirement to land Sea Kin 5 as well as the projected E -101 helicopter increased it still further. Falklands experience, writes Mr. Grove. seemed to dictate further alterations to reduce fire and smoke hazards. and to improve damage control. A gun was added and a renewed desire to add some “stretch" potential

himself out

Warship

and many more. The video is the result of a one-man operation by Mr. Smith. who approached the Trustees of the Imperial War Museum. "determined to do something about this archive film languishing in the timeless vaults of eternity."

Outline Staff Target of 1981 had specified a “little more £70-million ship than a tug for a towed-array sonar. and

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Wales. King George V, Anson. Duke of York, Hood. Repulse

original

The

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1941-42. Collected and edited by Roland R. Smith. the 60-minute tape shows unique archive film of such ships as the Prince of

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Encyclopedia of the Modern Royal Navy by Paul Beaver. published by Patrick Stephens Ltd. at £l9.95. Third edition of this comprehensive guide to the Service, its ships and equipment. In this up—dated volume. the author deals with the steady re-fitting and re-equipment which has taken place since the Falklands War. Ship: of the Victorian Navy by Conrad Dixon. published by Ashford Press Publishing in association with the Society for Nautical Research (price £8.95). Focus of this soft—back volume is a series of fine colour prints of ships of the time. which Mr. Dixon complements with technical and historical information. Signal: and Instruction: 1779. Reprinted booklet brought to us by Mr. Bill Lceson. 5 St AgneIl's Lane Cottages, Hamel llcmpstcad. llcns HPI‘. 7HJ. It is a companion to his earlier reproduction. “Sailing and Fighting Instructions 1775." Copies are available from .\lr. Lccsnn, price £2.50 plus 25p postage for a 31-page A5-size volume. The Autonlafrd Battlefield by Frank Barnaby. published by Oxford University Press. price £4.95. Soft-back version of the book published last year and which deals with the influence of new technology on modern warfare.

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FILM which has never before been viewed by the public is included in a remarkable vidco album which portrays Battleship at War

head of Strategic Studies at Britannia Royal Naval College. Dartmouth. refers to the dilemma in Vanguard fo Trident British Naval Policy fines World War II.

deputy

upredlctsblllty.

Like several other Burt Reynolds movies recently. this one was given no thens trical release in the UK mystifying neglect. Catch it when you can. Children of a Lesser God is an adaptation of the stage hit —

tion of the interior of a mortally damaged ship. but in the attack which lasted for 90 minutes the Jervis escaped with only minor damage and no casualties. it was narrow squeaks of that kind that earned for the ship the title and the undying “Lucky Jervis" affection of her men. “Mediterranean Maelstrom" is pubIlshed by William Kimber. price £12.95.

DIFFICULTIES of cutting the cost of military equipment without losing capability is demonstrated in the new Type 23 frigate design, according to naval expert Eric J. Grove.

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Iltatlin as the heroine. who has the sort of looks that are liable to make a man turn suddenly very thoughtful. and the sort of skillsthat won her the Best Actress Oscar earlier this year. First in our comic quintet is That's Life! which begins with Julie Andrews undergoing I biopsy and then follows the next 48 hours as. keeping the situation to herself. she waits for the results. Jack Lemmon co-stars as her husband. terror-stricken h of his Goth the b rthdsy and liable to be engulfed at any moment by great waves of hypochondria.

required.

"Vanguard to Trident" is published by The Bodley Head. price £30. and is a comprehensive review of the events and reasoning which has moulded and changed Britain's naval

then there was little alternative to a high cost level. but the Naval Staff could take some pride in the significant savings in both money and manpower that the ship would still achieve. Despite its increased price. a 23 would cost almost 25 per cent less than a basically equivalent Type 22."

from the lessons of the Second World War to the lessons of the Falklands and

course

beyond.

for Burt

Not much see there for laughs. it might be supposed. except that the film was made by Blake Edwards. whose sense of humour has yet to be defeated by any subject under the sun. Of course. there are serious moments but mostly the film is notable for finding humour in the unlikailest circumstancea. From the supporting cast. Sally Kalierman is striking as a self-absorbed neighbour who. In a neat character twist. is the only one to notice that the Julie Andrews character is in such distress. She turns up again in Back to School as a college tutor faced with the task of Instructing one Thornton Melon. a middle-aged selfmade zlilionalre belatedly catching up on his education. Melon is played by Rodney Dangerfield. a comedian who has so far made little impact on this side of the Atlantic. His character is basically that of a loud—mouthed slab with a not particuheart of gold larly lovable but often very funny indeed. The secret of My Success shows how a zlllionalre goes about getting self-made. Michael J. Fox is a poor country boy in the big city who. by his wits. ambition. energy and sheer cheek rapidly sets the business world on its ear. The film partakes of the same —

qualities

leading character although it needs all of Mr. Fox's pint-sized chann as

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to make such a nervy young go-getter an acceptable hero. As a spoof remake of ‘The Magnificent Seven." 3 Amigos stars Steve Martin. Chevy

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Chase and Martin Short. making up a trio who just about qualify as The Threadbare Three. or possibly The Tame Bunch.

Heroic duck Faced with the task of saving a Mexican village from the ravages of a ruthless bandit. their immediate reaction Is to ride swiftly in the opposite direction. But their sense of duty. and of cinematic conventions catch ‘._ up with them There's a marvellous scene where they sit around the prairie campfire and croon an old Western song in which their horses and even a passing tortoise join in. No ducks though. That's left to a peculiar number presently entitled A New Breed ofHero but which was released initially In the US as Howard the Duck. Howard. a citizen of Duckworid. is mysteriously teieported across the galaxy to the planet Earth. where the difficulties encountered by s five-foot talking duck can be well imagined. Or possibly they can't. .

agreeing

to pay

royalties.

he was allowed to formulate a programme from the wealth of virtually unviewed footage. Working in his livin -room. he edited sequences an even provided skilfully-recorded sound

produce an absorbing documentary including a fascinating ten-minute sequence relating to life on board King George V. Providing .\lr. Smith's video is well received. he intends to complete more programmes. including a cassette entitled effects.

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AT YOUR SERVICE‘ CALLING OLD SIIIPMATES Mu ‘trawler Lord Halleham, Mr J

Lalhg

tux-SEA) et 19 Douglas Place. Lrnirtngow.

West Lothlan. would like to hear from any iellovr survivors ‘League Fallen‘: Dav-d Brindle. oi lilthols, wants to

90!

If‘

touch with his uncle.

Torn Brindle. who ion "The League‘ In 1932 to pin the Sealorth Highlanders Any reader

lrnowlng h:s

whereabouts

Peter Woodhouse. 30

aslted to Illrvne to

Whlttlngton Street.

Plymouth. PL3 4EG. who will pass Toms address on to his nephew

HHS Raleigh: AB Dickie Yango Soon. HMS Raleigh, January 19-47, last lrnourn In the Bngnzon area. Is bolng hr by Mr G W Chapman ol 26. Lrndf-old state North. Wvlmslow. Cheshire. SK9 SEX HIIIS Uganda: 19-42 44 Shiner Wnght. exslolrer. would I-lie to meet any old smprnales Two have been louhd to date write to Mr

Wright al 328 Altenouro Gardens. Battersee. London SW11 1.1.1 or tel or-man

RNA5 Halter: Mr G T Mrddtern-ss. ol 7. Goodflle Gardens. Yrenurst. Reading. Berkshire R66 352. Is iookzng for old snrpr-hates erho served with him in Malta In 1964 5. and were all petty all-cers They are Brian Farns. marhed to Margaret. Derek {Whether} Payne, married to Liz; and Bob Appleoy. an ax-HMS Hermes The in-st two were dra'ted back to Loss-erhouth HMS Lincoln (ax-USS Vfl|"l'Iall}_ 1940-41 lain Nethercott DSM. 39 Maurice Road.

Canvay

Island. Essex SS5 7.IL (tel would lllle to contact old

0268-632136)

sfuplfiates HMS Alex I939: Er-Torpeoornan John W. Griffiths. Battle of River Plate veteran (wounded and Inva|ld9d out) would like to hear tron-I any ratings 01 the N81 Contact him co lli_ The Street, Brooke. hr Nonrncn, Norlollr HMS Nabob: El-AMA Ron White. 30 Lalreslde Avenue. Lydney, G.-os GL15 50A Is

seeking

survivors

attar

usl 1944.

Iorpe-doing

II1

Tlmperley, Alirrncham. Qnesmre (tel

061-973-6253

Lance. BLB U8.

Club, Alexandre 1541 and H015 Mr. Albert E. Jones. Bl-Std tater PO Diver. of 460 Seventh Street. Nanarrrlo BC V96! IE7. Canada. would like to contact ex-Sto. Jadt Higons mm vmorn he pined Fleet

Coventry:

the Me

1940. barren Castle: Peter Bloxnam. Westnorpe. 2 Headland Grove. Pargnton_ Devon T03 2EW. would like to In

especially Charm Johnny Goodwin. Birthday Parade 1923: Mr. W. T.

hear ironl old stipulates.

Munro and

'9 Inch, 14 Beaulon Court. Beaufort Road. St Leonard:-orr—Sea. E. Sussex YN37 SP0 is seeking ear-‘spartrerr who were In Ki

(Bill)

theparadeandwhowerelnthephotograpn

oi the whole ship's company of HMS 702

0303-6603-I)

HMS Ganges I939: E:-LS Fl Gill. 29 Parmann Road. Panryn. Cornwall TH10 8BU. would [CHO to hear from any or 74 Class. also any sniprnatns of HM ships Valiant

1939-41. Queenoorough 19-12-43.

and

Cattlatoclr 1945 HMS Ganges 1941-49; E:-Wren Elsie Stoeldrnan (nee Swlhsort) and ex-Mne Mervyn Sieadman at 54 Quan Lane. ShorDourne. Dorset DT9 UB (lei. Sheroome B14675) wish to Contact any of the ship": company Mrs. Sleadman would also like to contact anyone serving at HMS Mari-

borough in 1945. HMS Ganges 1959-60. 25 Recrurtrrlant Anson Dvlsaon Ex-at-prnales are asked to

John Bealbe. 217 Mudiord Road. Yeovll. Somerset (tel. 0935-76206). HMS Dulne ulvorli: Ex-AB A. Barslo-v.43 Rarnsharr Street. Bolton. Lancs. (tel. Bolton contact

592100;

HMS Newloundland I944-46. Mrs. Kainlaen Fox. 35 HI! View, Brando caundle.

Sherbourhe. Dorset DT9 SNH.

would also

lure to cloned snipmates of her late husband. I1-PO ivarl Enc Fox. who served In i:ne Duke of Yon. RNB Portsmouth (HMS Mr.

Victor-K]:

Tom Malta. 20 Greenhvlr Avenue, Ftenfrevuhee PAI 3RD (lei. 041-887

seeu daelrnelea at

Brlmnrt Class (Irlatruc~

torL3TelIi=ir$Iarda)urhoIt:IIr'IedAprIl24. 1939

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HMS Harnpehlre. 3E thee 1973-76. Ex-

ABM) Flay Crwbtd. 6 Barnorai Drive.

LCP(L)

Flotilla based at HMS

Torrherltor 1942-45 F. C. (Frank) Mliar and E. J (Jan) Almond. and any other tlaella mernoors.pleaseooreadCoinK.Itch: .24

chestnut way. Hepton. DE6 6F HMS Undaunted 1971- 2 Ships tugol—war team that vtsrtod The New Inn. Friday. or any other srupmales please contact an-AB .

‘B-9"

Bernie Pltman. 14 Fiowerfleld. Nunney,

Frome. Somerset BA11 031:1-areas) HMS Manchester

4NF

(tel

survivors nmo were In

North

from

10, 1940 Contact Jack Trndall_ 19 Fiodbroolts Way, Hythe. Kent CT21 -IDN [tot

HMS Flat 4,

MS Naveloclt. Bogey Knight. Ben Hands and Tom Wh.-thell III-cu-cl like to hear

Jlfnfny Jarnos. Spud Gardner, Jocli Campbell, Jacn Iuoole. Joe Srrnrns and All Wlllue. all of whom prned the snap on Feb

seeks old snlpmates.

.Irrnovras Georvv espeaalty best man at he Inreddng and worth whom he also served in HMS Ganges and HMS Dryad. HMS King V1946-lt9:PO(torp) and Cook Cqxsvlrain Not Carter Harry are sought by ex-PO Inst L. W. Johnson. 179 Columbia Road. Grlmsby. S. Humoersnde DN32 BEE (tal.Gnrnsby 41186). ML 564: Snrprnates who served in the Aanaoc. Aug 1945 to Aug. ‘I946, mm Mr. Fruit Havlrorth are asked to contact him at 14 ‘food Crescent. Brandleshome, Bury. em

Mulberry

his tellovlr prisoners of the Wall of Death", is

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Kriqhi

by Capt. Fl. E.

Tree

‘Rudy

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SEPTEMBER 1937

§ilt1|2v__s on

to the tune

of E640... LUTON and Dunstable club was alive with the sound of music as Shipmate Bill Coomber. in a 24-hour

Midlands were represented at the dedication of Birmingham (Sheldon) standard. resulting in an impressive parade of 500 shipmates. led by the band of the Royal Marines Commando Forces. After the service in St Giles parish church. conducted by the Rev. G. Herbert. the salute at the march past was taken by Lieut.-Cdr. B. Boxall-Hunt, of HMS Birmingham. The ceremonies over. shipmates and guests enjoyed a reception at branch headquarters when the oecasion was toasted in traditional style with

BRANCH

piano marathon, played 1.217

tunes to raise

charity.

funds for

if the effort left him with sore fingers the pain was worth the reward over £640 being raised and there are hopes that his musical feat will make the Guinness Book of Records. During the marathon. Bill took five-minute breaks every hour, when he was sustained by tea and sandwiches provided by the ladies‘ section. To mark his achievement he was presented with a musical piano box by Octave of Dunstabie, who loaned him an electrical digital piano for the marathon. —

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Wear’s luck To be made redundant at the age of 43 need not necessarily lead to unemployment. as exPO Shipmate Barrie Knox of Wear branch found out when his job folded at the local

glassworks.

The setback inspired him to enrol on a two-year modelmaking course at Sunderland Polytechnic and the result is that he 8 now employed as a ltodel—maker in the Architects Department of Gateshead Municipal Borough Council. His change of fortune also benefited Wear branch who now have a superb S4 in. model of the ‘ill-fated battle cruiser. HMS Hood, on display in their

headquarters (see picture). The model. presented by Bar-

rie. took him six months

complete. More good news is that the Kevin Tomiinson appeal. launched by the branch. raised

£l.0-38. The branch send their thanks

all who

generously

supported the appeal. A day of non-stop rain failed to dampen enthusiasm for a concert by the band of the Royal Marines, Flag Officer Scotland and Northern

upon-Avon,

raise funds for the Ernie Pope Fund and the local Sea Cadets. The taste of to

roast pork attracted many takers. raising a total of £240. Celebrations to mark the tenth anniversary of the commissioning of Durham was tinged with sadness due to the untimely death of founder member. Shipmate Lieut.-Cdr. Albert lronside RNR. The

anniversary

was.

a tot.

The branch thanks all who members gave their support of the crew of HMS Birmingham: the Sea Cadet Corps; and the sub-committee which organised the day's events.

however.

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marked by a small sherry reception when a cake was

ceremoniously cut by the branch president, Shipmate John Farrow. A stall manned

by members of Leighton-Llnalnde at the local schools gala day raised £116 for the adopted charity of the

York visit

branch and gave rise to many inquiries about the association. At

extraordinary meeting

of the branch Shipmate George Francis was elected chainnan and Shipmate Charlie Waples vice-chairman. to replace the existing officers. who resigned. Nine members of the branch enjoyed an outing to Broadlands. followed by a very entertaining evening at Portsmouth club. for which they send their thanks. '_ Thanks to the efforts of Shipmate Ernie Woodford of Hemel Hempsteod. who put pressure on members at the monthly meeting of the branch to dig in their pockets. a £10) cheque was raised towards the cost of a body scanner in the local hospital. Branches from all over the

The eagerly-awaited visit of HMS York to Hull by members of York branch led to some disappointment due to the lack of representation by the branch in the programme of events organised b the civic authorities of the ity of York. However. a few members were invited to pay a visit to the ship, which they greatly and the hosp itality enjoyed, received was later returned when members of the CPOs' and POs' Mess of York were entertained b the branch and some real riendships were

forged.

.While a greater representation from branches would have been" more gratifying to the organisers of the annual Area standard-bearers‘ competition, hosted by York. the result was a very enjoyable day. Winner of

ceremony was led by the band of Eastbournc Sea Cadet Unit, with the salute being taken by

MODEL shlpntatee Barrio

Knox (loft) and Jack Ellla. of Wear branch. vlow Berrldo model of I-llls Hood on dis-

ptayatthokclubuoo

story In Branch None).

nammsunoumn-u

the seniors

competition

was

Shipmate Eddie Smith. of Harrogate. with Shipmate Tony

Crossfield, of York. the runnerup. Shipmate Ron Smith, of Halifax. won the novices‘ competition with Shipmate Paul Smith. of York.

close runner-

up. The Rune Peninsula branch is in the process of being formed and those interested may like to attend the branch meetings. held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Devon and Cornwall Inn. l. West Street,

Millbrook.

Torpoint. commissioning day near

Cornwall. A may be held in October. when Elstbourne first commissioned members met in a tavern and the funds amounted to 2] shillings. On July 16. when_the branch celebrated its "golden jubilee, there was a lot of celebrate including a membership today of over 500. The 50th anniversary was marked with a service of thanksgiving in Christ Church. Seaside. attended by shipmates representing branches in No. 3 Area. and friends. the principal guests being the Mayor. and Mr. Ian Gow MP and his wife. The parade following the —

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Liskeard cricketers put out

evening.

two

tots.

enjoyable

Members of Grnvesend fielded a team against one from HMS Ark Royal when the ship visited London and after the match enjoyed a get-together. Officers of the branch also had an opportunity to visit the ship, and a visit to Aldenham branch by members was also enjoyed.

Memorable A visit to HMS Ark Royal also made a memorable outing for members of Sidcup branch. An enjoyable afternoon on board included a tour of the ship and a briefing on the Ark's

capability and technology. After days of rain the sun shone and a large crowd of spectators turned

out to

witness

the marchpast following the 'dedication of Bury St Edmunds standard on June 21. St Mary's Church was packed for the service, conducted by Canon Michael J. Walker and attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of St Edmundsbury and Sir Eldon Griffiths MP.

The Last Post buglers of the Dunkirk Veterans‘ Association. with whom the branch has a close

relationship.

recognition of his service in founding Clncton-on-Sea and its subsequent commissioning, Shipmate George Evendon. the In

branch chairman, was elected president. He is replaced as chairman by Shipmate Nick Caner. Members of Hlllmorton dedicated their standard on June 27 within four months of the commissioning which they suspect must be a record. If not they would like to hear from any branch which achieved this milestone in quicker time! The service of dedication was well attended and at the parade which followed, led by the band of TS Coventry. 22 standards representing branches throughout No. 8 Area were displayed. The salute was taken by Rear Admiral R. C. P. Wainwright.

There was great support for the laying-up of Coventry branch standard and the dedication of the new, on June 7. The scrvicc in Holy Trinity Church was attended by 400 shipmatcs, and at the parade which followed 30 standards werc'tlisplayed. The salute was taken by Capt. Jim Rayner, General

Secretary.

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fact that it attracted an audience of nearly 600 and raised a total of £3,042, which. allowing for cxpenses, will provide a substantial donation to King George's Fund for Sailors.

roast was the method

after

resulting

sponsored by Kendal branch. Its success can be measured by the

charity. A pig

Lieut.-Cdr. S. 0. Bradford RNVR, by Mr. Gow. If there were a few language problems when Liverpool entertained a party of German o pos from the Cologne Naval lub. communication was greatly im-

proved

Ireland,

marked Bodrnin's July Riding and Heritage Day, celebrating a medieval custom when riders skirted the bounds of the town. The main street of the town was closed to traffic and the townsfolk. dressed in suitable costumes. manned a variety of stalls. Members of Bodmin chose piratical gear and ran a “grog" stall from 1100 to I-130. The "grog", donated by Shipmate Eddie Connolly and blended by his wife Ann. went down a treat. raising more than £120 for

Mayor. Afterwards. at a reception the golden jubilee certificate was presented to the branch president. Shipmate the

music by Bury St Edmunds Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps. commanded by Lieut.-Cdr. M. J. Mison RNR. the newly-dedicated standard with those from many other branches and other ex-service To

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l andan rolls out the barrel

PAGEANTRY and hospitality combined to bring colour and warmth to the new HMS London is first visit to London. The Royal from her trials

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Rngcr Dimmuck.

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RN team, which liaises between the scientists and the Sersicc. l.icut.—Cdr. Bill Hurst brings his natigational expertise to the learn and Lieut.-Cdr. Tony Jones his background in weapon engineering. Licut. Richard Spalding is responsible for radio navig:ttion.ii aids and CPO \‘l:irtyn Shakespeare gi\C\ technical support to the three officers and handles the ship defect man

reports.

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lleagie.

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the system but the other installations will begin in mid1985. SIPS will improve the speed and efficiency or survey of the ocean bed. making the life of the liydrographer Department in Taunion, which translates all the figures provided by the ships into charts, at little easier. Work continues on gas bearing gyros. how titted to all nuclear submarines and some major ships, and is well under the way on their replacement laser gyro. esting had already begun on experimental ring laser gyros, whose main advanta e is that they take up only a raction oi the space occupied by the gas bearing gyro. And they will bi: cheaper to produce. The i-leet is likely to see the new breed of gyro in the early 1990s. into A lot of effort is natal application of the Cilohal Positioning System (GPS). and satellites 12,000 miles away will soon be guiding our ships better than ever before. .‘\l‘lOT.l’1{.‘r system the n;u-"til

given

ring

under its likely to intake the future is

team

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the

s'ta‘es.

submarine to get a print-out of the sea bed. so it could “sec" its way along rather than using the “icel" method it practises with sonar at the moment. Two new "babies" being conceived at the moment are the experimental nuclear magnetic resonance gyro and the radio '

is would enable

sextant.

going

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technically possible‘.

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Development scientists Nick Tebbit and Mark Wilkes test the new ring be operational by the early 1990:.

laser gyros,

expected to

thusiastically about the infant project, now two years old. "We are conducting advanced

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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987 THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX THE ESTATES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

TECHNICIANS I

High tax-free salaries I

As a result of theextension of British Aerospace responsibilitiesfollowing the purchase by the Royal Saudi Air Force of Tornado, Hawk and PC-9 aircraft, we have requirements for a numberof additional Armament Techniciansto join our staff in Saudi Arabia.This is an excellent opportunity for men with suitable qualifications and experience to earn a high tax-free salary, subject to completing a minimum of one year’s service in Saudi Arabia. Applications are invited from qualified Armament Technicians, leaving the Service. with recent experience in the maintenanceof aircraft armaments, including guns, air-to-air missiles. HE stores, and ejector seats. Recent experience of working with strike aircraft would be an advantage. in addition to high tax-free rates of pay. which are currently being reviewed. successful applicants will receive free accommodation,food. medical care and other benefits, including generous travel-paid UK leave. Please apply in writing, giving brief details of appropriate experience quoting reference 058/NN to: Mr J. Hamer, Senior Personnel Officer. Saudi Arabia Support Dept., FREEPOS'|'. British Aerospace PLC, Military Aircraft Division. Warton Aerodrome, Preston. Lancs PR4 1LA or telephone Preston 634317.

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Manor for which a consideration of £15.00 per week inclusive of heating will be payable. Both appointments will be full-lime arc for an initial period of 5 years They will be subiect to an initial probationary period of six months. 39 hour basic week with overtime but successful applicants will be expected to be flexible in regard to working hours and evening and weekend working. Overtime and unsocial hours will be paid at enhanced rates. Further particulars and application forms may be obtained from:

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Telephone

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3758

When

replying to an advertisement please mention, Navy News Southall, Mlddlesex, UB1

1DP

The College is offering resettlement courses throughout 1987 and 1988 for aircraft maintenance personnel leading to CAA Licences in airframes, engines. rotocraft. electrics and instruments. Courses also cover the A.E.C. For further information please write to

Wooldrldge.

Sector of Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Studies at the above address or telephone on 01-574 3448 extension 261

OAKWOOD SCHOOL, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 SAN

Required for September a part-lime qualified

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The Three Tees Agency serves 6.000 companies and deals solely with vacanciesfor Telephone.Telex. and TeleprinlerOperators. You can be sure of a warm welcome and free advice and guidance on employment prospects in thecommercial world of Telecommunications If you are rusty. we can give you the opportunity to brush up your operating and also familiariseyou with commercial routines and equipment. and then guide you to the rightiob. permaneniortemporarlli In some casesreseltlemenlcoursesare availablefor those seeking permanent employment in the Greater London area.

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CAA LICENCE WITHOUT TYPE RATING COURSES

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Steward must hold a clean lull driving licence and proven trustwonhiness will be a requirement for both appointments The person appointed will be

Contact the Three Tees Agency and let your Service skills pay in

”EVERYONE SAYS THAT A SERVICEMAN HAS SOME SPECIAL QUALITIE

Duties will include. For the Steward Management of the household and security of the premises, organisation of

OPERATORS When you leave the Services.

the

vice-Chancellor at Swanborough Manor, Swanborough. Near Lewes. East Sussex.

SOUTHALL COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

T. C.

GET THAT INTERVIEW! you

London EC2

Required for the residence of

plicants will be Considered. The

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We welcome enquiries from all eii-naval cornrriunicators to discuss your future career within the commercial world of telecomrrIi.iriica.ti'ons. Facilitiesfor irnproinng speeds and! or VDU training. combined with advice and guidance from the experts in communications reauitrrient. will enable you to seqire the best pcsmons available. especially iii the city’: financial and banldrig organisatioris. Civilian ellachmeht employment available in most cases.

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RESIDENT STEWARD AND HOUSEKEEPER

special functions. waiting at table.

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COMMUNICATORS” The transition from Service to Civilian lite can be not it you contact:

Cambridge (outstations) Ltd.

Marshall of

worrying time

PRAMAVALE LIMITED

Northampton

AIRCRAFT FITTERS

Telex, Telephone & Telecommunications

Lecturer in Data and Radio communication

(All Trades)

Personnel consonants No. 6 Broad St. Place. Biomtleld Street London EC2M 7JU Tel: 01-628 4704 Telex: 265789 TEMPS G

GROUND TRADESMEN m/f SUPPLIERS

Whether you are (G) (T) (SM) or WRO we can ensure that your skills in the use of VDU's accessing into Message Switching Equipment (RN. TARE and computerised message handling systems) are put to the best possible use by our many City clients. Spend 28 days on a ClVlLlAN ATTACHMENT COURSE with a prospective civilian employer. For details of this course. contact your Resettlement! Education Officer (BR 1797 also refers). However tor those not entitled to a Civilian Attachment Course. on job training can still be provided with prospective employers.

Systems (Re-advertisement)

A lull-time Lecturer Grade II is required as soon as possible. Applicants must have up-to-date knowledge, experience and practical abilityin using traditional and digital techniques. A knowledge of satellite. microwave and high power radio transmission is essential. Duties will include the management oi student teaming mainly on the l~'irst. National and Higher National programmes of BTEC. A degree or appropriate technical and teaching qualilicationsare required. although teacher training is available for applicants lrorn

Opportunities exist for work on both fixed and rotary wing

aircraft and the company would be pleased to hear from personnel due to leave the Services and interested in taking up employment with them. Write enclosing details of Service career. experience. and qualifications. to: The Senior Administration Ofllcer Marshall of Cambridge (Outstatlons) Ltd. Shawbury. Shrewsbury. Shropshire SY4 4DH

OTHER CATEGORIES Enquiries are also welcomed from WRNS Telephonists and from Electrical Artificers who have an in-depth knowledge of computerised communications systems.

CONTACT Mr. J. E. Jordan MBIM MISM Mr. C.

Nene College

Have vacancies from time to time at RAF Shawbury /or

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industry.

For further inionnationand application fomts write to: The Dean. Faculty at Technology. Nene College. St. George‘: Avenue. Northampton. NN2 6J0. (Tel 0604 714101). Closing date tor completed applications two weeks from the appearance at thisadvertisement. Northamptonshire County Council welcomes applicants regardless oi racial or ethnic origin, sex, marital status or disability.

OFF LICENCE MANAGEMENT NO PREVIOUS nxpsnrrzncs REQUIRED

THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF MOTOHING Offers a require for current and future contracts experienced

men val

staff

The j-JO involves working on CllI'_i'""~'e oil platforms. mobile driii c.-3 units and construction barges Candidates should be Registered or Enrolled nurses registered by the UKCC. Preferred age range 30-45 years. and p'elerably with previous oil

ii'\-.?.istr-_.I experience Contact Miss L. Duguid Maritime Oilfield Services Ltd. Unit 4. Deemouth Centre Aberdeen A81 3P8

ll you're planning to leave the service in the near future, and aged 30-50? IT Davies are now looking for couples (preferably without dependent chtidren or pets)to manage some ofthetr 80 of! licences in London and the South-East. On appointment to your own branch. you Will be paid 52 1 T0 p.w_ (approx ) plus FREE accommodation.COMMISSION and BONUS. Working hours are 10-2 and S-930. Full training ts given durtng which you'.'r.1l be working from home on sickness holiday relief so a C3115 essential. Trainingsalary IS 2 145 p w Wllh travel expenses

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MARINES SHINE AT BISLEY

SRNAC are AFTER eight years In division two of the Southern League. the Royal Navy Athletic Club have won promotion to division one. and have become champions of the second division in the process. The club ensured promotion In a close victory against their closest rivals at the Feltham Arena. In the three-cornered contest between the RNAC. Kingston and Hounslow. the Navy lads began strongly,taking 19 out of the 20 points in theopening events. But it was Hounsiow who held the lead for most of the afternoon and the final result hinged on the two relays and the Into-finishing

NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987

and away up

ATHLETICS

Cpl.

O'Connor produced a new record aggregate score of 993 out of H30. using the new SA 80 rifle with the optical sight. He then went on to win the National Rifle Association Service Rifle Championship. and was selected along with BSgt. .lohn Pring (TRSF) to shoot for Great Britain in the National Service Rifle event. The Royal Navy's Service Rifle champion was Lieut. Keith Ellelt (Naval Air Coinmiind), who was one of only seven RN competitors to make the RN RM top 30, showing the superiority of the RM's new vveapon. in his first year at Bisley, Sula-Lieut. "Henry" Cooper ’

(Portsmouth Command)

victory in

both the A and 8 events, and second places in both relays was enough to put the RNAC at the top at the score sheet. it wasn't until after the Southall match that the FINAC knew they were unbeatable at the top of the division. Medway AC were keen to upset their plans, but in tho and the HNAC produced 17 winning

becattle the Royal Navy's top Tyro Service Rifle champion. and also the Tyro Target Rifle champion, winning the coveted NR.-\ silver medal for the top score at

hot)

yds.

in the final of the pistol cliainpionsliip, the f.ttnili;ir figure of PO Phil llobson

(Portsmouth Command), was

clear vvinitcr by 66 points from POM.-\ Gareth Hymas (Naval Air Command). Hobson set a new record score for this event.

l.S(M) Alan Prior (Ports-

Minerva the win

SEEP

THANKS

to an

excellent

score

of 43 points by AB(R) Paddy Graham in the afternoon round, H.\lS .\lincrva took this year‘s Navy Cup. held at Southwick Park, by one point from HMS Daedalus, writer Roger Knight. Paddy Graham playing on 17, produced .1 very respectable 40 points in the morning, ably supported by the remainder of the team, Lieut. Steve Ryder. CPO Bernie Prowsc and L“/EM Ashley Southwcll. HMS Daedalus were the clear morning round leaders thanks ints by to an excellent 4-S CPO Ian Griffiths 10). H.\fS Nelson were in second place only one point behind. closely followed by HMS Minerva, HMS \Varrior and ll.\iS Exeter.

(hcandicap

failing steadily good scores were

With the rain some

very

returned. CY

Nobby

Stiles of

HMS Exetcr producing a gross 68 which gave him 43 points‘. None could match Graham's score, so HMS Minerva

snatched the title, with HMS Warrior coming in third. Graham won the individual prize, from CY Stiles. Prizes were kindly donated by Saccone and Speed Ltd., makers of Pusser's Rum.

usual 400m hurdles to turn out In the high lump, 110m hurdles. 200m and the 4 x 400m relay and was winner in them all. Mne. Gary Penhall won his discus and pole vault events, and LAEM Richard Heseldon confirmed his superiority in the aooom steeplechase with an easy win. At the end of the meeting Capt. Mike O'FIellly. the club president, produced two bottles of champagne to start the celebrations. —

hockey in Plymouth has been re-organised to attract players from all three Ser\'iccs and improve the standard of hockey in the area.

SERVICE

The United Services Plymouth Hockey Club has been formed with Cdr. Filewood as its new chairman, and is based

ntouth Command) broke Hobson's domination in the

submachine-gun championship. taking the title by two points. The Kendal tro hy run concurrently with the MG championship, was won by AEM Martin Cleverly (Naval Air Command).

Mount Wise. All home fixtures will be played on grass at Mount Wise with the allweather pitches at Brickfields as an alternative if the grass is unplayabie. The team has been entered in the Sun Life League Div. 2 West. and a fixture list has already been mapped out for next season. For further information coittact Sharkey Ward on Plymouth 813800, or Sub.-Lieut. Alan Porter on Plymouth 777456. Anyone interested in taking part in trials for the overall United Services team. is requested to tutti up at Burnaby at

The Hutton Tankard for Service Rifle shooting was won by

PO(M) Aridrevv Gash (Plymouth Command).

Teams Air Command were successful in winning seven out of the 12 team events. including the inter-Command rifle and pistol events‘, and for the fourth year in succession they were clear winners of the Herbert Smith

Road, Portsmouth. on September S, from 12.00 on. Players

Challenge Trophy.

won com-

Plans to improve Service standard

SHOOTING

Portsmouth Command the inter-Command SMG

put the result of the match and the league beyond any doubt. Sub.-Lieut. Terry Price rested from his

Excellent discus throwing by Sgt. Andy Mitchell and Mne. Garry Penhail

CPL. DAVID O'Connor (Training Reserve and Special Forces) was this year's winner of the Queen's Medal for the champion shot of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, writes Brian Wins. At the Services Skillat—Arms meeting at Bisley,

performances

dl5CU3. eamed

CPL. David O'Connor is carried shoulder high

by his colleagues.

HOCKEY

who will not be available for the trials. and who are not playing for the Navy on the same date, are asked to call the United Services Club on the afternoon of the 5th, to confirm their availability. Tel. U705-523351 ext. 24528. or U705-330125. Portsmouth Command Under Zis need a manager coach to train them for the interCommand tournament in October. Anyone who would like to take this on should contact Lieut.-Cdr. Alan Walker on ’

822351 ext. 2-li3l.

umpires held at HMS September 15 An

will be Tenteraire on course

NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1987

BATH OMITTED FROM NEW FIXTURE LIST WlTi-i happy memories of the 1986:’ 87

season

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Orphans

.-\ \’.-\R|F.T‘i' oi iiiriil-rtiixiiig ttC'li\'i'.iL‘5. from zippeul d..1l‘iL.‘.'\ to sponsored l."-L'!‘ilh or:__;;mised by \\'rerix and rntiiigs‘ oi HHS Cochrane. i‘ill\L"Ll £3._‘~'lli for the Tr;i3‘.i’~_,';ir

f)rph;in~ Appeal.

To help :'.'tl\C .‘.t~li. ‘\\'OC.'K Bob Rotiglt. complctetl .i. Fill?-'iiile e_\'cle ri.le ironi John f)'(}ro;iI~ to Rn»-.'vtli .\.i~.i! li.i~:. hi». effort i"ttl~i'ii:‘, ‘l‘..‘.Il'i)' £1.l)l)ii ~I.‘ the t.il.i' lioii wan

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Colour combination from marathon men

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ANDREW Goddard and Joanne Ailsop accept a 21,000 cheque, and a colour television and a colour computer from CPO Paul Dunn of 848 Neva! Air Squadron. The money was raised for the Yeovil Physically Handicapped Able-Bodied group by a team of 16 who took part in the

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To 2ii.lii\ the tenth ;i.::i.-.er-.lI‘\' of Suuthwick Park .\'.n'.il Recreutioii Centre. ;i £1 Jill!) clietiue. r.ii~.evJ hy the gull L‘i.ll‘l_ um prexetited to the RV ll-l\pl3.1!, il.|\i.ti', to help toward» the cox: of .i :iii'i."ms lor hel;\.':\ !'i the p.tetlu.iI'i; ward. [here were no allot’ 5: of T.ii&t.‘l’\ :it Britannia Royal \'-.n'ui College. WI’!-eii \\/RN5 --‘2C.'ers .i-id miirigx held .i shirt no". for cEi;irit_\'. .»\i 25;‘: per shirt, the girls put the creases in the zigltt place‘. r.ii~irig £115 for ii.'i c\e:ii:ig'~. ironing for .-\ciion Re~.e.ir.'!i for the (‘rE;1p.'_-d Child. .\lc.mw' niemherx of the S,'ieci.il I)u‘.:e~ Course were not uiie. To .'.ii~e Cilxii for TV South \\'c\i's Telethoii RS’ .-\p;1;.il_ they p|.i)‘cd 50 gilitici of \oII-.'_\'li.il| KiUl'll‘:_Z ;i ll-hour spin.-ixorcd n.ir.itho:i. their efforts ftllxiilg L"-i.t)() for (lie ;i;1pe.il. '

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.-\ te.uti oi Fisgurd '.ipp.'t_‘:i[i».‘L'\ fmzii ii.\!S Raleigh lL'Ll ll_\.' CPO Sii;irk_v W;inJ. provided the leg power for the }i;intiic.ippet.i Children» Pilgrimage Trim RN entry irito the Torh:i_\.' Cliurity i’ed.ii (‘.ir rally. They e.ime iourtii out or 23 eritriex. clocking up I08 laps. plus

.i:io'..‘i; 1)

The

o:i

:e.i:n.

ht1I'I\i...." Llirec!-.xi ivy

tiie W0

.-\:itl_\ ‘.1.l).i:1.iIJ.

f.i.'-.-.l ..i \.'i>\i;1 the top prize but were 'e'.s'.irded li_y w"i'i::ig the trop‘i_. ‘or trie hex: !.i.'.iL‘\_i-L)L1[ Kr.'it.'3‘l .I"i lio:ioui’ \i.l.'t.'L] with l':; r sup‘J/ren i:liee...'.idcrs porter from Ceres Squutlrozi of Raleigh's Supply and S-.'_'ret.iri.it ..

School The team, ~p.-~:~.iretl by i.|oyti» it.i:ik. expect 2.: r;ii~.e Lit!) .‘.v.' their efln.“-». plus" .1

lionux .’rom C(liT‘l!l1:'1tl.

Pl}

"nout

.\'le:it'ie.'-t ii.’ 820 \'.u.il Air

Squudrim

from R.\' .;. \I.i.Ilii:i Culdrune. made ;i ~;io:i»ored p.'ll’..t\ll'.Iii.' Jump for L.’i.:'iT_\'. Juiitthiig ut Duri':.e,.-.'eiI .iir— field iii Somerset iiT'.kiL’l' the guitl.i:i.'e of the R.\' .i:iJ R.\l Sport |‘.ir;tL‘hute .v\~~-i.'i.itio:1. the ie.i:ti made ".1 ~'.i'.c line descent from 2,500 ft to .'.ii\L‘ £150 for Curiiow School for the i1iHlt.iiC.tpp|_'|_! in Helstmi Three more i'i'lci‘i'il‘i."\ of tiie .\qLlitLlt'ii.'l made their ':.'\I exer jump to misc over £_‘iilU tor the Special Care Baby Unit zit Trelixke Hospital Truro, Corn-.\.:2 I I Z

-.po:i~o.'ed FlL'iLi (Jun haul through the 5Ii'L'L‘l\ o.‘ Portsmouth pith proceed». o: ;i grunt] Ch.'iri'.y lull LliJ\JJi'Ll the Scrum! A

‘World \\'.ir cruiser. H\lS Helfuxt, urguiiiscd by NlL1LlL'f1l\ and xltlll oi H.\lS [)r_\".id’~. Juniur Otiieer Training S1-etimi. r£|l\C\i £3.S(l() for the King George'~. Fund for Sailors. _,

Colourful l;l.t1C_\‘ drew Wax the rig of the day for Wren». tit HHS Centurion when they singed ti .serie\ of fun e\L‘tii~. from ‘weneh—drcnehin' to honer;iein'. which mixed EMS for L'll;ll'li}'. To cujule their colIL';lgL||:\ into parting with cash

51:1

Gosport end Fareham marathon. and

the first Service team to cross the line. Also pictured. from left to right, are Lieut. Nick Chatwin, LAEM Glyn Bredder. Mr Roger Goddard (Chairman of Yeovil PHAB). Mrs Elizabeth Goddard, Miss Carol Mallet. LAEM Lez Daniels and CFO Derek Green.

prei-ted

illllihx. of

~.tr.i\\'herr;e» .it Titchfield Aiwhey. wliich went dowzi .1 treat ori the Ll.i_\'. l.\\’ren .~'\.-igie Redputh mid l'(_) Wrezi iirenda Rynri rriude :ridi\'idu.il L'\!l'll.'li1iJli\)fls to the d.i_\"s events‘. the former by re\e..iIi:ig her secrets to the curious. which raised 573, the

Litter hy cotnpmizig a poem to ho.-tour the birtiiduy of Commodore i).iugiu~ Duw_ The riioriey r;ii~.etl will help St l7r;inci-. School for me:it.ilI_\.' li;iridie.ipped children At‘. Fareh.i:n and Senice charities. :1 Z I I'D Ro.'i.i'.d Cl.ir'p;, \p\)21\tlf\Itl by in» £0liCL.lg|lt.'\ from HHS Intrepid, cozripleted \iV p.ir.i« chute jumps which mixed £321.» help the Dnipiiin \'<ilu'iiL:i.'r C.uli:t Corp» 3723 A ."ior~.e r.ici:1g exenirig or-g;i:i« med by the »t.i.'f o.’ Co.'n:n;i:i-.ieri:i-Ciiief, .\'auil Hume Cuminand, i.-i co-ijunetimi with the \iinis:rg.- of Defence Police. rtiised {-101 in aid of the Special Care Unit of Si .\l:ir_v's Hospit;il, Portsmouth. :1 I :1 A xummer feie RH the R_\' Hospital Gibraltar, ruined £2,300 for the Soldiers". Suilorx and /\irmen'~e Families .-\s»'oci:ilion (SS.-Xi‘.-X). the hospital's i’.itients Welfare Fund and the Surgeon Gener:ii's. St John Cen-' tCI‘l'.i{_\' appeal.

To lmosi the Cit)‘ of Pl)"iuoutli l.i{e-bout .-\ppe.il, C..ip'..

Geoff

llope. Captain

Hydrographir: Surveying Flotilia. joined Spotlight South West

TV weatherman.

Crugg Rich and .'\iid_V Cough oi the \‘-'e\ierii Evening Herald, ‘for u niont}1‘s slim-in. Encouraged I1)‘ Miss

were

Devon, Toiii-Marie

l'2yiiio.i:':i

Geriii.ii.i. oi

Centre. the trio shed

i).ei orn-

liiried fit-e stone.

Capt. Hope. tiow 30 iii». lighter, 3]I)pi_‘\ to mm: £l.(l00

frorn lira sponxors which i:ici.itle all \lll’\cyitlg Silipa, HHS I)r.ike. ll.\lS Raieigii. S'..i.‘!\ of Flag Officer i‘i3.-mouth and li;.-tirogr.i;~iier and -'11.!-'1}' Wherx hL.'\lJL'\. Six n.i\.iI ;ii.'rne'i l'.'.iru IBIS Osprey .ire eh.il!eri;i:i-g other RN .or \[.IItt)t‘l\ to heat their reL‘iirLl Seltirtg out ltiirti Sotiilr end Aerodrome the ie.i:ri r.iri in the Fleet Air .»\rm \lu~.etirn, entering jllii iriilcs ['1 32': hours raising L900 i.'r \:\«l."l\:)fship for the iTi:.I\r.."J'YI. A Hi-Serxiee

lezim

or"

\i\'

t|.'irt~.

pI.i_\».-is

took part in ;i 500,002 r.l.tri\ ni.ir'.il'ioii in .i:tl o.’ Lxiiieer rexeurch. RPO l’.iu! Baker rcp:e\e'itcxl the Royal Nan)‘ in the TL‘;liTi who are .ill lxixed at RAF .\Iuunt Pleasant in llti: F;iIi>.i.iml l\l.|."l\l\ The nuruthori took 1‘: i‘i!’\. 0 iniris. to eonipleie. and the fiti.:‘. total or’ Iiiiirtey mixed for the \.‘li.il'it}' \\.‘.t\ £23 77.

The very succenfui iI3.i:i5 L‘\Lt."|l held by the R.\' air station Culdrose Radio Control .‘\lndo:l Aircraft Fi_\ing Group. .1!

l‘retl.i:izi.ici». .-\rr;iort_ i‘iL“.pL'd :o {.|l\L.' iiiorie;-' for the

.\.';i:iee.iZ\er'ie Special Sciioo‘. .17 I‘.-:iz.ir1i.'c. The cheque “.15 presc-:iteti ‘it the Ll'l.ti.'Ii'|.l.'l of the i‘-i_\'i:l;,:', Group. l.ieui.-Cdr. To'i_\ l’use_\'. who is .1-Lzoxernor of the ~»cliooI. ._

...,

H1-IS Daedalus hosted and won the Solent 5» football tourmmienl in w-iicli eigliteeri ie.uii~. took part oxer il four-week periucl. Oxer £141) Wits ruined for the King George's l’um.l for Sailors.

BOYS’ OWN DELIGHT STEPHEN Swensborou h and Nicholas Stevens beaming with eiight after their tour of HMS Ark R0 3!. The 11-year old boys. both pareiyse and confined to wheelchairs, spent a morning on board the ship with their nurses. The visit included tours of the hanger. the flight deck and the sick bay. and the boys

had

ship

marvellous time before leaving the with packages oi goodies.

Pictured with Nicholas (left) and Stephen

(right), are their nurses, Stephen‘: father. Nichoias's sister and MA Mather. MA Arter and Surgeon Lieut.-Cdr. James Campbell from HMS Ark

Floyei.

.\-‘AVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER l9S7

-ll)

From from page But their ]0l" was to '~\~I:cp l'lill’iL‘\. zind he wax looking lnrw.inl to doing II for real nilher than practice. "It will he hi1[£tl'd\!L.l\ all li\L' mine counter nicusures are li.i/.irt_li~u~ But we are traincil tn opcriile under ThU\L' condimntu time.

—

ship» iiri: designed '~1tlL'1I'~ll1L'_\ can be. Our to keep 0ut\cl\L'.~ zix sale

Iltlth and our to he as

hriel

uin." Recalls from leiiu: had brought back men front the shipx‘ ci>inp.inir:~.. and laud.-up xlulf. lrum illl parts of the and some from L'lVLllllf_\ .ll"fl|'itll. Al least one pliinncd m.irri;ig:: was brought forward to tzike place before the ship sailed. Supplies were being loaded right up to departure. There was poor weather on August 17 the Bit’-.'-iL'r and Hurwurth M left. \|i'iIlCl‘lCLl h) at Crowd of iiintilies and other \-\ell—\Ai.~.her.\_ By the time the Ahdiel. Brccon and Hrockleshy left in the afternoon. the weather was esen worse steady. drenching rain. ;I\ vie

—

Tests leasing Rosyth the \l'llP‘- were conducting tests of After

equipment in the Firth of Forth £IfL".t iintl further south before lieudirig for Gihrailtur on their lI\C~\|nI.'L'lt. (1.000-mile pihtaitgc. Tiiey are expected to operate

Active cowboys (above left): Moments 0! light relief, with salari hats bought in Kenya. for upper deck gun crews of HMS Active in the soaring Gulf heat so hot you could try eggs on the fll ht deck (above). in this “snack” shot are, from left. Jan Whitcombe. AEM(WL) Nick Turner and CPOAEA(R) Charlie Walker, while CK Kelton Phinnemore does the “no rthodox egg i rymg

with the .‘\';ny’.s ltiiigmtuiiding Atmillu patrol in the Straits of Hormuz and southern parts of

P8AEM(M)

the Gull.

RFA Regent is also heading for the Gull in support of the group. On arrival. the Ahdicl will return to the UK. and RFA Diligence. :1 forward repair ship with natal party cnibairkcd. is to rcridczxiius with the group. at which time the Regent will also

Pictures: LA(Phot)

Lloyd welds

return.

The MCM Vessels will be under Armilla patrol command. current vessels of the patrol

being

HM ships Edinburgh. Brazen and Andromeda, with Rl-"A Brumhlcleaf in support, Departing Arrnilla ships are ll.\l sltIp\ llro;id.~.word. Actiu: and Cardiff. with RFA

()r;ingeli::sf.

ROYAL NA VY CALENDAR

Above left: The new type S—1O respirator, with a number ot improvements. is issued to members of the MOM task group by CHEM Torry Sayers. of Phoenix NBCD School. Above: A 20mm cannon is lowered for fitting to HMS Hocltlosby, with HMS Brocon In the background. Left: A farewell kiss In the rain (and cheeky grin at the camera) HEM John Miller (Recon), wife Lynn and sonjany. Pta:.ms:PO(F'hot)Darinyi1iFou —

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DURING

six-week period this summer seven Phalanx close-in weapon systems were handed over for tlttlng to Royal Navy ships. a

More than 500 Phalanx have now rolled ofl the production line at General Dynamics, Pomona, near Loa Angeles. where the 500 figure was marked with

flags. bands and 5 peaches. One of the Royal Navy‘: systems was 501st off the

lino. Deliveries of the Phalanx to the Royal Navy, which has ordered 30 of the systems. are now well in hand. It is already fitted to HM Ships Ark I-‘loyal. illustrious. Enter and ‘armingham, and by the and of next year all

early to avoid disappointment.

PwIamdwNawNows.HMSNohm.PourrImm.vupIudbyPa‘:1oimHmhrmguuPmuuLId.,ThoNoasGontm.tilso.n.Pnrtantoumpcngsx

Type

destroyers except

to receive them.

one are

due

The Phalanx system, with its lully automatic radar. computer and gun, Is designed for use it other weapon systems have allowed an attacking missile past their defence. it can tire at in rate of 3.000 round: a minute during the missile’: last tew seconds ot flight.