Exeter honour 40 years on
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A new battle honour has been awarded to H.M.S. Exeter nearly 40 years after the action In which it was won by the famous wartime cruiser of the name. The honour "Sunda Strait 1942" has been granted by the Admiralty Board to mark the "exceptional case" ot this battle. in which the River Plate veteran went to the bottom. 0 Full story In Page 28. —
SEPTEMBER 1981
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JUST FABULUUS! Fabulous! That was how the Princess of Wales described the Royal honeymoon cruise on board H.M.Y. Britannia. Our picture shows the Royal Yacht leaving Gibraltar at the start of the cruise. As she passed close to the breakwaters she was escorted by more than 100 small craft. But the Britannia soon shook off her pursuers and disappeared into the Mediterranean sunset to give the Royal couple many
uninterrupted days
of
sailaway privacy.
Matnbrace spliced The
Royal Navy had celebrated
the
mar-
riagerightroyally—tromtakingpartinthe wedding pageantry
the mainbrace."
to the traditional
“Splice
Alter a brtet stay at Broadlanda, Hampshire borne ot the late Lord Mountbatten. the Prince and Princus ot Wales flew to Gibraltar and drove through packed streets to loin the Britannia in the naval base, where Service lalniliee were among the big crowds.
Australia bound passing through the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal. and lollowing the departure oi the Prince and Princess. the Britannia was heading for Australia and New Zealand lor the visits ol the Queen. As tar as “Splicing the mainbrace" was concerned. the Navy had been guessing a little in advance and most were prepared for its celebration lor the first time Alter
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since the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review 0! I977.
Culdrose tot But it apparently provided pnzzlement lor some I-‘CPO Ted Goodwill (below) 37 years-plus in the Navy knew something was amiss as he sipped from his glass while JNAM Guy Smith (who joined in May this year) inhaled the aroma at Ted's rum. So they decided (or Ted did anyway) they would swop back. It was all part ol the Tot celebration at R.N. air station Culdrose. For other “Splice the rnainhrace" and Royal pictures see pages 8 and 9. .
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Big reception little Kingfisher
Lewiston in R. N. R.
for
tho: Thzimes at Tower Pier, the coastal mincswceper H.M.S. Lewision was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. Built In 1950, the Lewiston has on
of the Terneuzense Harbour Festival in Holland was H.M.S. Kingfisher (right) which. although only about l20ft. long and having a ship's company of 23. played host to nearly 3.000 visitors over two days. the wartime ship A model of the Dates of the fi:-sti\.'.il ;it the port
Big
attraction
had been
changed by it was
the patrol the event the ship Earlier the Kingfisher had renewed wartime links with the town of Redditch_ where nine members of the ship's company attended the opening of the Kingfisher ‘shopping centre The original link was made in 1942 when the town hit its cash target during Warship Week .ind adopted the wartime corvette
Kingfisher
new
shopping centre
Air-drop At Elmhurst Junior School,
Royal Navy Wessex 5 helicopter, with pilot 1.ieut David Knight and (‘PO
Street.
long
service
with the
Royal
Now she I\ being taken over by the R.N.R., and will be used for sea training by London Division The day after commissioning she went to sea. commanded by Lieut -Cdr Peter Albcrtini, a solicitor.
takes to Southampton the airwaves
stands on the site of .1 temperance hall. named the Kingfisher Hall after The
Navy
1942 Kingfisher was unveiled by the Mayor of Redditch. Mrs Pat Wilsiin_ who served in the WRNS Four R M bandsmen from ,H.M.S Heron played .1 fanfare for the unveiling of the model.
the local
learned that craft was to visit. and \|irz|\ org-.inized around
council when
seen
a
Mike Johnson, dropped in to distnbutc Royal wedding crowns. provide by the Parent-Teacher Association. to all the children Aircrewman
thanks to the Britain's newest destroyer. H.M.S. Southampton. is becoming ii riidio star attentions of B.B.C. Radio Solcnt. The local station has adopted the ship and. at Portsmouth Navy Days, was planning to broadcast her name throughout the area. on the River lichen. starting from the first day On August 20 —
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in Radio Sulcnl of the event (cum w;is due to present the "Saturday Scene" programme from the destroyer. interviewing members of the ship‘s company and visitors bctwccn l0 il in and
the site where the first Southampton was built in 1693 and finishing alongside the Wixilstiin berth where the present ship was filling
noon
provided by
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Fearless sheds her
dignity
l-l.M.S. Fearless has been looking dlatlnctly inelegant during her refit in south snlelds. The
amp
On the
following Monday Bank
Holiday more interviews were being planned on board for .1 special lunchtime programme. "The Fleet‘-s In
went "undercover" as a shed was bullt over the night deck to protect work
The ship leaves for trials on the following day. and is expected to salt south on October 23 for wort up
below. going The retlt has gone well and a rededlcatlori ceremony is planned at South Shlelda on September 27. Guests of honour will be Lady Hull, who launched on
and
"
‘GOLDEN RIVET’ But Solcnt is not restricting links with the ship to air-time: the broadcasters accepted a ward-
amphibious tralnlng.
The Fearless is to relieve
H.M.S. Intrepid.
room
challenge
to .1
pulling
race
ahlp. and Ma|or General J. J. Moore. the
M.G.Fi.M. commando
Forces.
out
Three
crews
boats Southampton Sea
took part
in
C'.idcts_ with Radio Solcni providing one tezim of men and one of W|1mCn
The South:impton's boat won by several lengths, the "Golden Riset" trophy being presented by Mike Suters of Vosper Mr Thornycroft. builders of the ship which was handed over to the Navy on August 17.
0 Right: Competing teams In the H.I.8. Southampton v. Radio Solont pulllng race muster at the ship's Woolaton berth. Alongside the Southampton (D90) la H.I.8. Nottingham. under
construction by Voaper
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join
at
week of celebrations to mark the Royal wedding. Over l.3(ll people toured the a
ship during
the
two
days. she
was
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from three homes in the area. There was also a charity cocktail party in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and a trip down the Tl-iarnes to Graves;-nd for 80 families and friends.
splendid procession H.M.S. Alacrity sailed for Plymouth at the end of the week reportedly to recover from the witness the
—
celebrations!
OIITIIAIIY
Cricket and rugby fixtures were arranged for the ship's teams, :is were tours of the city sights. social functions and visits to .i
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Anglesey case The
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vessel was fined .1 £l5.rI')t)_ with £490 costs.
mouth
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magistrates
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by PlyAugust for
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3
Double exposure for Julie After
than 20 years of rarely showing an ankle. Julie sndrews has bated one or two if the more distinctive items of .er anatomy in her latest film 8.0.8.". released to the Fleet his month. more
be shocked that a roman whose stardom was built on uch roles as nun and child-minder rioultl ft.‘\i'L'ill so much skin; others my thiitk that she's left it a little tie for that sort of thing. anywriy Some
may
the .~piiiioiis_ that Itposure has become one of the most .inil it ublicisetl in recent _st-.irs an't be bad for "SOB" Vlhich is -oiiic. because the plot of this satire Bu‘.
vshatesei
—
involves the insertion of erotic scenes in an attempt to gingehup a film headed
for failure (‘entral character is at producer who. after it run of successes Jiakcs a bummer. as they say in the Antipodes His wife. the star. leaves him and he makes several suicide attempts Director of "S.().B." is Blake E-Zdwards. Julie Andrea-s‘s husband who.
though successful,
is
no
stranger
earth like a burned-out meteor. "Star" was one of the biggest screen flops of its time and Julie. who went on to make a number of moderately suL‘t.'c\sful films. never reached the diary heights again at least not on the big screen
Her most recent roles have been far removed from that wholesome Dons l)a_s syndrome l()f that lady (irouchii Marx once said: ‘'1 knew her before she became a virgin ") By the time "Ill" was made Julie had shed even scstigc of Mary Poppins, in "S.().B her bra went. too. She has indeed come a long way from the convent. The full list of titles released this month by the Royal Naval Film Corpor-
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"
to
failure. either Back in the Sixties Julie. fresh from her box-office record breaker "The Sound of Music" and the “Walt Disney winner "Mary Poppins" was at the peak of her cinema career Then Blake Edwards cast her in the role of matinee idol Gertrude Lawrence The film shone with talent. in "Star" and shot to yzlittered with expense
ation is:
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Herbie Goes Bananas (U) Joaquin Garay lll. Charles Martin Smith. Stephen Burns Ten years after first appearing in "The Love Bug," the Volkswagen with a mind of its own taltes to the road again. this time to South .-‘smcrica The w.iyv.;irtl Beetle's capers culminate in him entering the Brazilian —
Her stardom is secure. however. for her roles-as Maria the nun and Mary the flying bab_\—.sitter endure in the hearts of millions of children and old age pensioners Added to that .she‘s gone down big on American ICl.t\'lSIOn and that's
Grand Prix at Rio Walt Disney. No. H10. The Great Muppet Caper (U) Diana Rigg and assorted Muppets More mythical iov.-life from Kermit and (‘(1. H’-imehusis C\('l'\Iln\ m.iri.igcs to spot .in oppo amongst them. ITC No. Hll 5.0.5. (AA) Julie Andrews, William Holden ITC. No. 812 Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Peter Ustinoy, Dragon Queen (A) Angie Dickinson This production ran into some ethnic criticism in the L’ S because. it was deemed. detective Charlie Chan should be played by a Chiriaman. not by an Englishman with false eyelids. What they overlooked was the fact that Listinoy can be more Chinese than any Chinaman. United Artists. No. 813.
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An overwhelming welcome awaited H.M.S. Otus when she entered Copenhagen. a
city rarely visited by British submarines.
During
Danish
five-day stay in the capital more than 2.tIttti her
visitors turned up to take .i closer look at the Patrol-class vessel and to give to her crew members what
officer described as a "phenomenal" welcome. The stop-over coincided with Copcrth;igen's Harbour Festival. in which the Otus men took part with gusto The celebrations included a tug-of-war on the jetty and il'|l¢,'ff'l-'IfI()fl.'|l sporting events between ships one
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TIVOLI GARDENS
'
Record release by Royal Navy lightmiddiewdgbt boxing champion AB Nicky Croonibes. who left the Navy two years ago to nuke a eareerinpoprnusinlstohavea single released in the autumn. Nicky recently rejoined the Navy and is now serving In H.M.S. Former
Nicky
Vernon. Portsmouth.
sborttourlnthebondonarea.
He is the singer on a new single entitled “Do Eye: Ever MeeI'."‘. released by Tubeway Patrol. The band need to be Gary Nunnn's
Dnringhhtwoyenn “outa*lde." Nicky worked as: slngerwithanuluberolshow
release of the record. Nicky and Tubewny Patrol are making a
K." mun‘
Tubeway Anny. Following the
bn.ndsa.ndd.idneaIionwork.
inelndinganengagementwith Pictuoz H.u.3. vomon
Phocogrqiiblc Section.
A cocktail party
was
held
in
the and
boat for Danish dignitaries, the R N liaison officer in the city hosted a barbecue at his residence Thcre were many good runs
ashore. including trips
famous Tivoli Gardens and
to to
the the
Carlsberg Brewery.
H.M S. Otus's Danish break followed months of exercises oft Scotland. Portland and Gibraltar. and preceded a families day on August I4, when the submarine took 30 guests on a sunny, day-
long
cruise
in
the
English
Channel More exercises await the Otus in October.
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for all to be
‘Vitus
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SHORT DELAY HHILE SOMEBODY GIVES
DRAFTYTHE Buzz on CHOP S+:t:iuEilcE.
unveiled This month is‘ the turn of the Fleet Air Arm to give voice in Drafty's Corner. although possibly in a rather muted voice. At the time of writing the Secretary of State's announcement in Parliament on the outcome of his examination of the Defence programme has only recently occurred. Uhsiously [)r:ift_\. like everyone else in the .\'asy. is awaiting the final bers undergoing conversion training outcome following the publication of The first "WLs" join til-S Squadron the White Paper and will then have this month and the aim is that the in studs the osi.-rail manpower impliSquadron should convert to WL cations of the decisions taken It would be rash to speculate precisely at this stage on how the cuts will affect the Naval Air ('omrnand. although by the time this article is read. all. like Salome in her Dance of the Seven Veils. may have been
resealedl So
ssc
\-I-Ill not
be
making
any
the future but will take this opportunity of updating you on one or two points that have been uccupyitig our minds in the l‘:\r\ Drafting Section during the last fess months Where better to start than a progress report on the introduction of l nuinei.-ring Bninch lleselopment one year old this into the la-'\.-\ month
predictions for
annlversag
First
lhc .im.iI_L'am;irion of the W and l. trades continues as planned. although tiie sliort.i_ec ul .-‘srtificers and .\fech.inic;.ins has restricted the num-
i
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sersicing in April 1983. to be followed by other Sea King SquadThe process will continue rons through the other units and it is planned to complete with the conversion of the Sea Harrier Squadrons in l‘l.‘<L's' [1 will be appreciated that as the units change to the new schedules the opportunities for the cmplo_vn"icnt of unconserted W and L ratings will reduce For the Front Line this will mean that no unconverted leading rates and abuse will be drafted to the following squadrons from the dates given: 0 800 from April 1986. O 301 from August 1986. 0 814 from September 1981. O 819 from January 1983. O 820 from January 1982. Wasp and Lynx flights between and April 1985 4 from August 1982. 6 from April 1982 5 from January 1983. 6 from April 1983 Wessex 5 nights from April 1983
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A FINE‘ Pewter Model of ——
H.M.S. INVINCIBLE
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Around the
flights
the last Fleet Air Arm contribution to l)rafty's Corner. the build up of Lynx and run down of Wasp flights has continued. so much so that we now have more Lynx aircraft than Wasps (25 nights against 2|!) in Front Line scrsicc Fen problems are encountered in Hcct Air Arm Drafting Office with the flights because ssc have .in l:mergency Flight Pool fl-ll-Pi For newcomers to the world of flights the basic rules for the lil-P are that. if drafted to it. you are at 72 hours notice for sea. but your hunt Since
Footnote You will all appreciate that following the Secretary of State's recent anoouncemnt. ships‘ programmes will be liable to change at short notice. The downstream effects on drafting will he various but he prepared for a period user which drafting notice may be rather short.
Line Service commences on the date of yotning. so that you would eventually serve les.-._1han the normal period in ti flight. A maximum of eight months can be spent in the pool but generally you would serve less if than this. A message for SMRs you ever have need to send a "REOLEF." do remember that your signal should be sent to l-'()l-'3 for action. not ('lN('FLE{ET. l:IH;1ll_\'. the new Ships" l-Tights (‘oiiriliii.i'.or_ ('.»‘\F.Mfl\-1) Wiltfc. (F-Wee! Chlt.'f as from September 3“) has noss ]|‘IllCtl Fleet Air .-\rm Drafting .is relief ft-I r\l:.r\(l.)l Atihtit. who is —
le.i\.iiig
llic Scisicc
So out of date lleard from
.\‘faybe
Drafty recently‘?
but more than 35!) l-.-\.-‘\ ratings viill recently have had a personal note from their Drafting Commander pointing out th.it thier Drafting Preference (Xird is vt.'i_\ out of date and advising them to send .i not
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nevi one. is field by Yeosilton certain gentleman at a (Portland .5 close second). vihosc June W71 l)l’(' has become the
The record for antiquity
h! Baby! What a
piece llts anonymity will be guaranteed for this article but no promises are being
section
consersation
made for the next one! It must surely be realised that a ten-year-old DPC is of little use in trying to place a man in his first preference. From experience we find that esen the information on a threeyear-old one is frequently vsrong as circumstances and preferences are bound to change over the years We can also take the opportunity here to destroy it misconI.‘¢:|'1lion oscr the use of the Drafting Preference (';ird
"lite I)l’(' establishes with l)r.ifty your preferences .ind personal circumstances. and these are taken into account when you are considered for In Normal a draft "ln Normal l'urn Turn means when l)r:if1y needs to e g going mose you for a reason "
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to sea serstce.
completing
.i
qualify-
my! course etc (See P.'ir.igr.ipli 2 -if the instruction on the front of the l)l’(') You should eoniplctc .i l-orni ( 24“ if you ssish. to be cosidered for .i draft for .i reason of you oiitn. cg .i move from one .iir sf.Illitn to another or to solunteer for .i specitzt ttllil
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Three Nelsons CI for hire thc lcttcr (Juli i.-ditzoni from (kit \-Nilson, .ixi.in_c ior iiiiorm.ition .il\out p.i\l \cl~on\, lhcrc hinc hcun tun R N Vt‘l\i‘f‘i\ llic .ll’l'l"llVUl'L'\lfrii.:.itc lic mcnllUl'l\ i.\’Hl-lVlii ‘¢.l\ finally hroiurn up in Holland. and thc l~«.iitlc~.hip I02‘--W ::\cryoni: knrwu. ilhnul. But lll€iL' were thrci: hircd scx-.cl-. nantcd \'L‘l\nn \\l"llL‘l"| ~.i:r\cd in thi: R N .h ii-llovu "I no acrc cutters and um: ‘v\i|\ .i diiltcr llhc onc in \\l‘ilCl'l(‘nap “on l'll\ Victoria ('i‘o\\i Unc oi the \.UllCl'\ of II tonx was hired l’.“N-l.‘~'titi iind rcturncd to Cl\ill'hc othcr cuttcr of ill iiin l;\C tom, hircd Jul) IHH4. was icturncil in .‘\-lay lXIl5 ('rt\p‘\ ilrilict \-sax 7l l(\n\. huilt limo, .iml carried on: lvpuunilcr gun She: “(I5 hircd N. W. Gerhard. l‘*l5—l‘>l‘J with icicrcncc
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With rclcrcncc to tour excellcnt '.|fllClC on the launching Ul ll M S Boxcr (July cdition) may I point out that she is not
Gulf Patrol D medal? Rcading
thc
Nay} News (Juni: the I4 days to quality in
cilitioni ol lot .i Rhodcxiii Medal. don't you think that .i medal xhould he an-ardcd to the lads who hair: been on tlic Gull Patrol" Aitcr ;i|l_ thcy .iri: in a uni ronc
ships
mind" ll M S Apollo and H M S. Atdent llh days at \ca and John Boyle. ,"S,Il!li milcs. Stockton-on~’l ccs. Clcvclzind Tau
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Motor-cyclists’ safety
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Job for the D. 0. large percentage of the Royal Navy is now buying motor-cycles to commute daily and at A
weekends to and from home. This mode of travel is fast. economical and exciting. However. it must be said that since 1969 some l(l,(l00 ratings have received injury. and even death. on Britain's roads and motorways. Even though there are
motor-cycle
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acceptable volume of acci-
dents and
lf‘l]lll'_\' caused by inexperience and no basic knowledge of the machine. Any rating with
COHTITIUU
SCUM!
can
a
gt‘
bit of [fl
motor-cycle dealer. PllYCl’l.I\('
and ride
If!)
m.p.h. bilte with absolutely no presious knowledge or training of that parti:1
cular machine. Divisional officers please take note, particularly those in shore estab-
D
Rarnillies.
Arriving
ratings‘ safety
means
—
dogvwatch
even
if
it
IfHll'UCllOn.
After all. it is their duty to ensure the safety of that man in his division whether it be in the
Escape from Royal Oak
Each time I read about the Royal Oak. memories return to i939 and a lucky escape, I, along with many more. was given a draft chit to H.M.S. at
lishments (‘ount how many young motor-cyclists hasc machines and then consider how many have not passed any kind of training scheme whatsoever iust count those "L" plates! Divisional (‘JfflCCf\ should be made responsible for their —
8!
Scapa
Flow and
The cost of
’irregular
mustering aboard
the Royal number were detailed to remain in that ship while the remainder of us went to the Ramillies. I was in Gibraltar when we heard the news of the sinking of the Royal Oak. N.
Oak.
of .\'.in_ News were first with book tirdcrs have been allocated copies autographed by our four \‘lP sponsors. H D Watson, J .N' Thwaite. and I. Penwill Presentations are scheduled for October 3] at Durban. and .\'o\'embcr 2 to Miss Lucy Bean .it S.-XWAS House. (‘ape Town It is also planned to lay a wreath on the monument erected by ()ne dark night in October the Royal Navy to the "Lady in last year the flag was removed \&'hitc" on the pierheiid zit Durfrom the Missions to Seamen at ban, and to place some flowers Cardiff. H.M.S. Cardiff was in on the grave of AB Just Nuiport at the time and I sance at Simonstown. approached her to see if any of About 15 beneficiaries of the the ship‘s company had seen the “SAWAS Treatment" are flying flag being removed. to South Africa as "e.scol1 for The culprits were. in fact. the Colour" for these from a Norwegian ship. but we ceremonies. received a most generous gift of This book has turned out to £20 from the Cardiff. ‘Die Misbe the only histoncal record of sions to Seamen are most gratethe famous series of -57 WS ful. F. N. Jenkins. dock gate convoys ("\\"innie's Specials") foreman, Oueen Alexandra which conveyed a million Dock. Cardiff. British and Commonwealth troops round the Cape in three years. and represents the largest oceanic movement of British forces ever undertaken. if inquiries are f€CCl\'Cd about One ship’: crest painted on additional copies of the book. the Selb-oume dry dock wall in there might be a few spares as Simonstown remains a mystery. we plan to print (IX) (one-tenth The crest, one of the most of the total number of names). imposing on the wall. is that of E. A. S. Bailey (editor). H.M.S. Astovas, dated 1942. lnversanda. Ardgour. by Fort Cari Inyone recall a ship of thIt William. PH33 7AD. Scotland. name’? John Whlteboue. MInchester. O A letter asking the same to you question has also been received 32 from T. O'GIra. of Coventry. and
in
——
Hndlnnd, Leicester.
messdeck galley. football pitch or road. For those already throwing up their arms knowing the D.().T. is already in the process of changing laws concerning engine capacity and speed restrictions. it is FOIJRTEEN months before this comes into force. Incidentally. I personally believe that this is of no use at all. but that is beside the point. —
Royal Navy considers safety at sea important and goes to great lengths and expense to make it so. why not make it so if the
ashore for that man to return safely from his wt:elt—end'?
It may be said that I am personally a motor-cycle enthusiast, but what breaks me up is this: If the pilot crashes his motor-cycle, who flies the chopper’? LCK. Bf-‘PO Ships. _
Thank you C7 H.M.S. Cardiff
—
Mystery ship D
Astoiras
-—
—
Over —
Page
—
Editor.
BUY A REAL PIECE OF H.M.S. ARK ROYAL OR H.M.S. EAGLE Decorative brass or
5
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but there's (ll\vV'iI)'\ a Tut time may he nu more chance that "Splice the mainhrace" will he ordered on of t)CCiiSIOn\ of national celebration. And the marriage Cdr. the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer wax cert:nnl_\' that. I" *I‘l'~1‘- “W ""“-"l‘*"'}‘_“““l Sn the order went nut and "“““”‘ “l “F‘I""‘ "“"‘ the mainbrace v.’a.~ dul_\ "b‘”‘"d —-
xpliced.
the ’
day
ashore and afloat. after the Royal
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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER [98]
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Navy officers and ratings were on duty in London on the great wedding day. including some at St. Paul's itself and others along the Royal route. Several hundred
Lieut. A. J. Cameron and 40 ratings from H.M.S. Southampton were in the tri-Service guard of honour at the foot of the West steps of the Cathedral. and the band of RM. Commando Forces. from Plymouth. was also there. in the iri-Service step-lining party at the West Door of St. Paul's were ten R.N. oiicers. most of whom have served with Prince Charles. and two
Royal
Marine nfftcen Dartmouth. and one
—
Lympstone in charge
Royal couple
was
Cdr. Ron Edmonds,
(‘ommander (Ceremonial) at H.M.S. Excellent Lining part of the route from Admiralty /\fCl‘l in Sunny (butt were I7 naval officers and 241) ratings from units throughout the Service. including the Fleet and shore comands. "Die R .\-1. contribution was five officers and HI! men from -$2 (‘ommamlo based at Plymouth The detachment was under the command of Lieut.-Cdr. (‘live Chane)’. from H.M.S. Dryad In St. Paul's a number of naval officers acted as ushers by perxonal invitation of Prince Charles
and smile to the big crowds assembled to greet them at H.I.Y. Britannia's berth at Gibraltar. with them is Rear-Admiral D..i. Macitertzle, the Flag Officer Gibraltar. P-eeuve L.AtPi-loo Dar-rrv ou Four
The
of the party
from B.R.-.\‘.C from (‘.T C R M one
wave
Thanks from the Prince The Prince of Wales has written to the Royal Navy expressing wamieat thanks for the wedding gift of a sterling silver punch bowl
(pictured).
In a letter to the First Sea Lord (Admiral Sir Henry Leach) he says: "We are both
overwhelmed by your great kindness in thinking of sanding us such a splendid wedding present. Thank you so much for taking all the trouble to find something which is so greatly appreciated and will bring so much pleasure to both of us throughout our
Two member: of the WRNS helped with distributing programmes. The Staff Band of the Royal Marines School of Music. Deal. played in Agar Street. and the band of the Flag Officer Naval Air Command in Exeter Street
Tournament visits Earlier. members of the ship‘; company of H.M.S. Southampton had provided a guard of honour of 96 for visits to the Royal Tournament by the Queen and Prince of Wales. Guard officer was Lieut -Cdr. A. B. Trenthani. with Lieut. Cameron as second officer The Southampton also provided the Colour party of four for these Royal visits. with Lieut. R. E Ptithecary as Colour officer
Ra yai
couple
visit
Mercury Royal couple are pictured above on a visit to H.M.S. Mercury during the The
weekend before their
wedding.
The Prince inepected ceremonial dlirleion. with
married life. "Would you please convey our warmest thanks to all those who contributed towards this magnificent preeent. it will always serve to remind us at how much we owe to the Royal Navy in this island of ours."
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‘armed’ A
Conunander-in-Chief's
commendation has been awarded to Leading Regulator Leslie Smith. at H.M.S. Nelson. for his
arrest of a man reported to he brandishing ii gun. LREG Smith was on duty at R.N. Patrol Headquarters when a call went out to all units in the Portsmouth area for help in apprehending an armed man. LRIIG Smith was in the vicinity and was approached by a civilian. who said: "That's the bloke the police want. I'm a taxi driver. He
man
me." The rating chased and caught the man. whom he had seen brandishing a gun. "Although it was later ascertained that the weapon was. in tact. an imitation firearm. LREG Smith had no knowledge of this at the tune of the incident." says the commendation.
pulled
a
gun
on
He Ls commellded for his prompt action. Nth degree oi courage and disregard ior his personal salety. in the commendation hy the Commanderln-Chlet Naval Home Conimand (Admiral Sir James
Eherlel.
Since her return from Gulf Patrol. H.M.S. Ardent has played host to
people including royalty
thousands of
—-
—
at
Portland. Milford Haven
and Cowes.
Home or away, have your
ll frigate was Cowcs Week. whcrc 2.000 people calleti on her during the two afternoons on which xhe wax open to the public. BC.‘uldC\ that she hosted private func-
Type guardship at The
tion.-., including
delivered monthlyby post HOME: For a U.K. aubacrlptlon luet eend name. addreea. and cheque!P.O. for £3.50 for 12 morrtha or £9.50 for three years. AWAY: For eubecdbere overaeaa (Including Europe. Canada. U.S.A. and Australia) the remittance for aurtace mail delivery is £4.50 for 12 months or £12.50 for three years.
a
reception
for the Bl'|ll\i'i team competing for the /\dl'T'iIfltl'\ Cup
Welsh visit A
fortnight hciorc,the Ardent
Welsh we-l« come when \i’lt' entered her adopted port oi Milford Haven. There xhc was met on the quaysidc by the cast of a chi|« tin-n’-. show seeking some expcrt advice on how to use it advice that wax l'xKun's call quickly forthcoming from CPOGI Trevor Hudson was
given
warm
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the lour-day visit the Duchcxs of Gloucester was welcomed on board while the
Following
ship
was at sea on
July
2n
Trophy win in June the Ardent, winner of the Fleet Surface Gunnery Trophy and runncr..)p in the AA gunnery lI’l3i\. was joined at «ca off Portland by Squadron Leader Malcolm Cot Hr: I\ former officer-in—cnmmand oi tht.‘ Central Flying School Helicopter Squadron and was due to Staff undertake the R.N Course
board were Army Captain Tim Spicer and live men of the 2nd Battalion the Scots Guards. the ship‘: atflliated regiment. With him
on
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Princess Anne talks to Wren (RP) Susan Ainscough (left) and Third Officer Kata Gordon in the Operations Room of Flag Officer Sea Training.
Princess Anne, Chief Commandant of the WFINS. visited H.M.S. Osprey on July 30.
day after the Royal wedding. mainly to see members of the
the
WFINS at work. Many are air mechanics with 829. 737 and 772 squadrons. but others are --
-
——i
——c—--vs-
employed on a range throughoutthebsse.
During
of duties
her visit the Princess presented observer wings and certificates of engineering competence at a Wings Parade ceremony. in the background of our picture are the Flag Otticer Naval Air command
(Rear-Admiral Edward Anson), Second Officer Alison Rimmer. and Cdr. John
Alnger. it
the second royal visit to Portland within a month. On June 28. the Queen and the Dulte of Edinburgh honoured the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service with a visit to R.F.A. Fort Austin. was
The visit coincided with the 70th anniversary of King George V's confirmation of the R.F.A.'s official status by Order in Council In 1911. After their visit to Fort Austin. the Queen and Duke toured the Fleet Maintenance Group workshops at Portland.
Smiles and flowers as the Queen meets children of the staff of the Fleet Maintenance Group outside the Portland
«.
The mighty demonstration of air power (below) combined to triumph over the powers of evil and thrill a 20.000 crowd during an entertaining display at Cuidrose Air Day.
Batman (LACMN Nipper Taylor of SAR Flight). Wondarwoman (Wren Viv Charley, Tit Squadron atatf ottlce Writer) and Superman (PO Hobby Hail. aircrew
instructor)
stand over the conquered Darth Vader (LACMN Al Redman, of SAP Flight) after the ehow's finale. an
Despite
his brush withthaworld of naval dentistry at Cuidroae Air Day. this young visitor (above) was all smiles and no wonder. with such a charming guide as Lwren Dental Surgery Assistant Sue Cassiing. Pictures: Cuidroee Photographic Section —
With such a large crowd. and a bumper range of stands and sideshows. the day was a great success. culminating in an air display including the Red Arrows. the Royal Navy Historic Flight with cuidroee's own Seahawk. and the Sea Harriers of 800 Naval Air
Squadron.
The massed helicopter assault was also a popular feature even though the Royal Marines and Irish Guards needed a hand from Superman. Batman and Wonderwoman to overcome the dreaded Darth Vader. —
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.\'A\’\' NEWS, SF.l’l'F.MBER l98|
12
Plane
cooking!
New FOSNI
H.M.S. Leander’; commissioning cake should be as light as air thanks
Vice-Admiral R. R. Sq\llH,‘\ is to be Flag Officer Scotland Eastern and Niirthcrn lrclantl. Commander Northern Sub Area Atlantic and Command;-r Note Sub Area Channel in .l:1nuar_v. After comniandiiig a number oi \uhl'n£li’lnr:\, his appointmi:nt~. ineluded commanding officer of Hermioni: and captain H MS Fifth Frigate Squadron; command of the Third Submarine Squadron; and command of HMS Bristol From I977’ he was Flag Officer FIf\l Flotilla, and in December lU7R became Flag Officer Suhmarini-~ and (‘ommantlcr Sul"|f!‘Iilflnl.‘\ Eastern Atlantic
Other appointments taconvy annautioad nciuoa
Capt.
J
F. T. 0.
promoted
rc.tr-
admiral on January 7 He joined the Royal Navy ll'l 1945 as a National Serviceman and hI\ .tppUtl"llfnCf‘|l\ have included Fleet legal .|d\'|\L‘f and iI\'\|\ftInl Fleet supply officer Far East Fleet. supply officer in H 515 London. and ;t\\t\t;inl secretary to the Otlcffl of Staff Committee Later he was secretar)’ to Commander-in-("hief Fleet and to the First Se.i Lord From 1979 until June ll'lI's year (‘apt wilcocksnii was captain of H.M S Pembroke
-ncommand ouoo-20
cdr.J.|I.Forguaon.Rorr-any-rioom LIai.rt.tL.I.Youaoniavi.PatamiDaciambov Uaut.I.J.K.Duraton Oposaumhuguut
17
tfit and-rt oornrnand
Switched-on Arethusa to the rescue
A.C.N.S.(P) T J O Dalton l.\ltl be Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy) in December in the acting rank of rear-admiral, and IN to be promoted rear-admiral on
("apt
U
January 7’ (‘apt Dalton Joined the Royal
N49 and hi‘. first command was H M S Rclentleu Later he commanded H M S Nuhian. and ho .|p|.'|0ll'llfTlL'nf\ have also included captain in charge of the R N PfC\Cf1f:\Ilt\n Team. and commanding officer of
N:ivy
in
Squadron.
in
Cor. C. J. Fraaman.\ttIitmn-riaomrnand anauaan-cirottlravucaaa Octobort I:dr.I.O.Il.Naata.Rapi.ino(SIarboardi
Zand-noornmana
be
Iansnutli-tun
curnrnand January 2? Capt. A P. Noddinon. Gt-aagoiu
(‘apt K D F. “i’ili.'uck\utt l\ to be Director ("iencral of \'av.i| Pt'r~.nn;il SL‘l'\'\L't‘\ in November in the acting rank of rear-admiral. to
A qualified all-weather lighter observer, hla aviation background inspired the use at a propeller to put the finishing touches to the mlii. Helping him are POCK David Sanderaon and CK Martin Crltchlow. Yha Leander la due to ra-comrnlaaion at the and of the year to loin the First Frigate
Jupiter and captain 7th Frigate Squadron In 1979 he became captain of H MS Dryad
mandoommtiarta
I\
stirring technique employed by the frigate‘: commanding officer. Cdr. Hugh Drake. to the
H M S
D.G..'\'.P.S.
and
—
~hip's company of Quick action by H.M S. Ari.-thusa resulted in a happy ending the
for
a
sad story of
burglary
\\'hen the frigate wax visiting 5vh'.in~t‘.i to rt'i.'i'i\ L‘ st the Freedom of the City. hcr adopted school stole the was raided by ll‘lIC\'L'\ who ——
l|ltyd'.s
—-
children's television
set
Thi: \JIllt‘f\ heard about the
l2
hours had fJ|l\Cd
more
and within than Bill. With a
burglary
store. a new. gcrieriiux (ll\CttUflf from Di.-benharny the school colour set wa-i bought .ind presented to |’h.it act of giioiiviill illuxtratcd the warmth bctwceii guc-tx and hosts during the .-\rethu~a'~ ox-il.iy \t\tl to \\'.ilcs‘-i \L‘\_'(tf'|kl citythe ships cornDuring the freedom ceremony .i \tl\'t.‘f tray mandtng flff|Cl‘l’ preu.-iiteii the city withLati:r. Nil of Scroll. in exchange for the Freedom the \l'llp'\ company exercised their right to march through the street-. with bayonets fixed
111: honour marked -Ill years of
close ties.
undertook one
starting when Swansea to raise
Wcck .-\rcthus.i
Wzir
Cfl.lI\t.‘l’
£l.25[|.llIl in
to
“buy”
the
Display of lf‘|t\ l.lle\l \l\lf the came the evening hclore frigati: entered Svi'.in~L‘.t l)oc‘i;\' the xhip\ Wasp helicopter, pilotcd by flight commander Lieul Gordon Ru-is. gave a short flying tli\pl.I_\ for the children of St l|ltyd'x School before landing for ihi-rn to tlt‘~pCC’l the aircraft Once in port ?»iillUl'\ took part in many sporting and \tICI.ll events. including an official reception, .i ship's company dance at tht: Guildhall. and cricket. \quu\h and hockey matches Crowds flocked to view the \f‘Il[\ .ind among the parties of \'t$llItf\ wen: policemen. fircmcn, schoolchildren and R.N.Ll mcmbcrx in turn membcn of this -.hip‘~ Oscrlurc
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As brokers to
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O Abova: Cdr. J. R. Jama-
anti
H.H.3. Arathuaa'a commanding officer. and Coun. Paul Valeria. Mayor of Swansea. with the
at Llanclli \'I\IT came u-hen
aon.
Buckley's Brewer)
Finale of the the Mayor and six schoolchildren ]tHl"tt.‘d the frigate for a trip along the South Wales coast in Milford
Freedom Charter. Pceum South Walaoa
H.‘i\'l.‘n
RAD/O ’HA/W8’ COME OF AGE
Sovereign for refit H.Il.S.
The radio "hams" of the Royal Navy have come of age. with the Zlyt annivcr'~ar_\’ of the Royal Naval Amateur Radio
Tolaphone No. Icuisavafiomi
Cflfianzagatl Mu-riadlfitlja (Slriaoa‘tIHddoauntqfi]
Vlhaaitiahopadfohvy Est'natadpvrcha3aprica£
HOUSIHJIOIASIISPIIASISYAII;
To celebrate the event \pCCIitl call-iigns were activated from the
Socictg.-'\ hcadquartcn \lI|ll(lf‘l at H M S Mercury. from HMS.
Belfast. H M.A.S. Castlemainc. North America. New Zcaland and by the Merchant Navy A CUl'I'|l'l1CfI'|ttl'.'lliVC
cover
was
international dinner
i\\iUCd and .in was held at Mercury
WORLD-WIDE
radio station has been yet up
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H.M.S. Collingwood and affiliated clubs around the country are associated with establishments at Yeovil. Portland and Faslane. Members have renovated the bridge wireless office of the Belfast and a oomprchcnsivc amateur
tha
Float
aubmai-Ina. atraamod
paying-off pannant
on
board A ‘~ll'nIlflf\ CXCYCIKC has been carried out in the Castlcmamc. a preserved corvette at Williamsttiwn, Australia. eight pct cent. of the R.N.A.R.S
membership being Australian.
in all there are 1.500 members in 33 countries. Corporate membership is open to serving or past members of the R.N. RM.. WRNS. Reserves. Commanwealth navtes. R.N X S R F A Sca Cadet Corps and Cl\i’lll:Il"|\ attached to thesi: arms of the Servicc Associate membership is open to serving or past members of foreign navics and the Merchant Navy. Details can be obtained from the Secretary. CRS M Putiick. H.M.S. Mercury. ncnr Petersficld. Hunts. .
Sovaralgn.
nuclaanpowarad
Society. Service No.
Evuning Poat
.
a aa
aha arrlvad at Davaoport, when aha will atan a major ram aady nan
yaar.
degrees
Manadon
sixty-tour officers have successfully completed the new B.Sc. course in naval engineering and six have completed the M.Sc. marine engineering course. both run at the RN. Engineering College. Manadon
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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1981
Wives have fun, too!
"Wh_\
do you wear a pinli dress?" ulu-d three-_v-ear-old Paul Manning when at Portland he came face to lace with the -\rclibishop of ('anterbur_v illr. Robert Runciei. Alas. the answer is not recorded. But the meeting. at the Kimherlln Naval Families Club. provided a splendid picture. Paul is the son of ('P() lloviard manning. serving in H..\I..‘s'.
“Sailors have wives believe it!
more
fun." So says the
The -\rchh'tshop. on his first visit to the Royal .\a\_v since talilng office |a.sI _\ear. joined |l..\l. ships invincible and Danae at sea ‘as well as touring the
Portland base.
Going down in Renown Neptune
Submarine Command team trainer and pay office. and wardroom hall porters. Above all. the occasion was ii chance for the
families of Starboard crew members to see the kind of evolutions performed during
patrol. Following
a
surfaced pas-
sage down the
‘'plane‘‘ the submarine on a given depth. under the
Clyde.
the Renown dived and conducted simulated torpedo and missile firings. Guests were given the opportunity to
watchful eye of the coxswain. FCPO Ray George. and also to look through a perbcope. A cake was presented to the Renown by Leicester Senior Service Association to mark the dedication of their standard.
eniovcd shiivii
.1
In the first tvsii terms Ill‘! places were taken up. and both wives and husbands tell of the difference the centre has made to those
vs;is
held
in
St
.-\ndrew's
Extra-niurul activities
are
Dartmoor
The autumn syllabus has ;i|rcad_v been planned rind vvill be distributed on the estate in the middle of September. Enrolment day will be Thursday. September 17 and the term will begin on the following .‘vfonda_v. All Plymouth nav-at vsises are welcome to enrol
Caledonia cash A
cash-and-carry stall. boasting
-L951) items cans and groceries collected by wives and apprentices of H..‘vf S. Caledonia. raised over £9011 at the Naval Bazaar in Rosvth Dnckvard. —
—
It ’s all Plenty
happening!
activity is the secret ol families’ day. and the Navy to often of
aucceaa
baa the
tor
a
right roclpo.
Above. a Hunter from FLN. air station Yeovllton attracts the
attantlon of tamlllaa on board the frigate H.M.S. Lowoatolt oft Portamouth. Lott: Anyone tor a apln? AB: Duckworth and Phlppa take acme at the visiting children for a quick trip around H.M.S. Klrkllatori.
of "home
children Diicli" film
No. 326 28th year Editorial and bualnoaa office:
H.|t.3. Nolaon. Portsmouth. About 250 members of Serv ice families took part in (’liildren's Week in il..\1.S. l)rillit.‘. in some cases having the clizince to vsorls alongside their fathers llie l"l department pl.i_vcd hivst [ii the siiungsters, aged betvsccn st:\L'tt .ind H, and activities included ship tours and river trips. film shows. 4: Lin) with the .\.f()l) Police. and visits to the sicli ba_v, where the young \'i\lltl[\ learned about
first ilIl.l Thev also had
a
chance to
ar-
mnged from time to time. the lutcst being a guided diiy Willli on
the
"\liclie_\
has entered Pl_vrriuuth and District ‘setbzill league
team
('hurch. if .\fS l)r;il.c. CIUH seating had to be provided Work displ;i_ved on that occasion gave .in insight into the high standard itCl1lL'\'L't.l in .1 short time
li.ippi|\ settled :n the End \l( \f Sqti.iilion_ the 'l's'irls" has lt‘sL‘illl\ h.id .i i.iricil priii:r.imnie. iticiuiling .i visit to l)e.iuville .inil periods of vsorlt off l’-irt|.ii*.d. Plviiiouth and .-\rigiesev lhe iheuther for l.lltlJllL‘\ il.i_v was perfect .inil iliiriiii; time .it .ittel’iiii in the Niilenl the visitors treated to rides Ill the were (ieminis and .i "pir.iti- .itt.i-.L" .ind
.\lC2In\\l'lllC. the netball
autumn
tiiin
\iiv-i
i-ookirix"
(‘lusscs include lvpcvsriting. reliisntion. household m.in;igemerit. .ind general li.milicr.ifts. and some of the tvpcvvriting students hope to ‘sll their Riisiil Socii.-is of Arts L‘Ki'il"I'1II"|dllI)l‘|in the
DARTMOOR When .i thanksgiving celebra-
ll .\1 S Kirklistori pl.'i_\ed host to xibout 7!! f.imil_\ guests for ii few hours .it se;i. the first Cllilt'lL‘t,‘ for such .in occasion since 10"‘) .is the ship spent most of last seiir in refit (ll (liiithiini
r1oshiirl.ipc
plenty of
using the facilities
‘KIRK’ GOES ON SOLENT SEA TREK
vv.is
sticker. And
.-\ll the tutors are volunteers from local churches and consequentlv charges .ire minimal Students p.i_v £1 it term for the first course .inil subsequent courses are hffered ill li.ilf price
CIA DAYS
lliere
ear
Now Plymouth is offering additional compensating :ictivities for n.'iv';il wives. Last Jzinuurji. on the St Budeiiux married quarters estate. the ('hurches .-‘sits (”entre was born. The idea was conceived by the families chaplain. the Rev. Frank Beanie. and has been developed along the lines of Further Educzitiiin classes. The centre is open for morning and afternoon sessions five d;1_v'.-v a week. and a well-equipped and supervised nursery is provided free of charge.
Hydra.
More than I00 guests had a day at sea in the Polaris submarine ll..\f.5'. Renown. including families and members of Leeds R.\..»\. and Leicester Senior Service Association. with which the Renown has close ties. Enterlained too were Wrens from the H..\1.$.
i3
Drake hosts lend
.i
h.ind
in
the
speaker
gdllf)
outdoor luncheon for more than 100 wives of officers. ratings and civilian stall ot H..‘\-LS. Carubridge was Mrs. Debbie Owen. wife of Devonpon M.P. and former Foreign Secretary Dr. David Owen. She spoke about her wort: as a literary agent. The name of Cambridge has Guest
at
an
’duckli'ngs’
been anoeiated with naval gunnery for 125 years. and this year marks the silver jubilee of the Wembury Point establishment.
Taking part
Scottish Telev-isiorifls network quiz show “Now you see It" on August 12 was Mrs. Julie Henley. wife of POMEM Colin Henley. serving in
in
Tolopnoooa:
.
.
.
Overanuinberofyeanhlirs. Birnlehasgiveaatotaloffrll pintaofblood.
H .\f.S. iiastbourne.
Delighted
Mrs. A. Birdie. of Eaatney. Portsmouth. married quarter: staff. was pruented with the Blood Tranataalou Service Gold Brooch by Commodore M. I‘. Sltapaon. Commodore of H.M.S. Nelaon. on August 6.
with the results of the last big lottery. SSAFA is repeating the three-car draw this year. Natocars of Bridgwater are supplying Escort Hatchbacks 13(1) and Hilland a Fiesta Popular. in conjunction with the Ford Motor Company. There are 50 other prizes in the contest. for which tickets cost
lip.
Portsmouth 822351 oxta. 24194 and 2:163
(editorial) (bualnoaa).
ext. 24226
GPO lino: Portsmouth 826040 Editor:
John Tucltor Deputy Editor: Chrta l-lorrocka Aaalotant Edttora: John Elliott, Joan Kelly Anton Hannoy Bualnooo manager: Llout.-Car. Lon Truoeott. Ill, RN (rotd.).
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NAVY NEWS. SF.PTF,MBER I98!
O A large gathering of Soviet warahlpa In the Baltic laat month gave Nato navlea a chance to greet some of the more interesting vaaaela aa they headed north
I5
through
the Mediterranean. Eaatern Atlantic, Channel and North Sea. Royal Navy ships, helicopters and cameraman were never far away .
.
.
RED LETTER DA Y! ll M S
('li.inni-I. now with H M S .-\iiroi.I iii .Iitcndance. speculation grew that the RU\\IiIT'l uuirship was .ietu.Il|_v .Itti:i .i good lL‘lL‘\‘t\tt|f1 picture ill the big wedding d.i_v' The force lfiIfl\ilC(l the Diivirr Slf.lil\ lhill night at 20 knots. which meant ciircful \lIIpl‘t.tl‘Il‘.llll'lg for thir Aui'or.i to follow the Kii.'\"~ movements among the busy shipping liif‘IC\ In
.-'\uror:i L‘l.'lChl'£tlt‘(l the Royal in-titling In strange eompiiny Orders to "splice tlii: m.iInhr;ii:e" came as the frigiite was shadowing the Kiev, the Soviet fleet'~ !.Irgi.-st warship. through the Niirth Sen towiirils the Hziltic The .»‘\IIriii.i \h.|\ iliu-rteil with R F .-\ Olweri from eiiisrriscx In the North Sea to Intercept Kit-\ .iiiil tun Kri\.iL-(l.i\\ ile~tro_ve.'~ In the Siluth \li'esteiII .Ippro.'ii:hI;~ Si.'\'er.il
.‘II
-\rp_on.iuI
RUSSIAN GULPERS? H N1 M 8 Plot Heyn. ii Dutch frignti-, ’ilIn£‘d the group. .inil Dutch Siartightcr ii.-i~ I-iriiughi
il.i)~ L‘.|flit‘I,
the K|(‘\ w.i\ Pliiitiv \Nc\tcrn the Mi:ilItcri;iiic.iiIhf. .: Sen
graphed iii King lit-Iicoptci hiised
the dark
Irom
tit-vi
K34
uiiuilx of Russiiiii \.'iilI|l’\ with ;: dazzling ilispliiy of
\‘qu;idron.
H) L'llI|'lCuk‘llCt.'. "splice
R N '.lIl‘ \l;il|¢l1'l Culdrow H MS .Inil H M S Rhyl then )I7I'l\'L'tl to
the huge R|.|.\Slfll'l warship .I\ she steamed \hK‘\l\h'.IYll When the Kiev zippronchctl the El'IfllI\l'l
taaaadatcu|aoaa.OnroutatotheBaitic
ina Kiev later had another travelling companion. it.I.8. Aurora (aaa inain
story).
the Kiel-"x decks
i’IITl'l‘lAtI'l\l"Il|"
the m.'iIiihr;Ii:r" i:.ime the RU\\|iI|'l\ rcndczvoused and replenished in from .1 t.-Inker Could the Kiev lI.’I\i'L‘ been tiiking "giilpcrs". too’? The Aurora's “e.\eort" iiisk liilliiwcd it huxy
escort
ABOVE: I-i.M.S. t accompanies the soviet anti-aubmarino crulaar Kiev aa the Ruaaian vaaaal tracita waatwarda In the Waatam Iadtai-ranaan. The Royal Navy frigate I-l.l.S. Ethyl w-aa alao in the aiwaa and the photogqah waa takan from a Sea King helicopter ot I24 Squadron
to
ship's
\i‘l\Il in Hull tor the opening by the Oueeii ill the lliimher liriitgic Tu-ii tilhl‘Y H N
ShIp\.
H M S Niirfiiltt and H.M.S Aiiix, were also hcrthed at Hull for ll'li\ event, and all three wcrc opened to the public The '\l'lip\ provided street-lining parties for the Queen's arrival To spruce up the Auriir;i‘s contingent. POGI Andcruin employeil Gunncr's initiative and rcdesignalctl ii dockside \|'(|fl'hlH.l\C us ‘'the drill shed" VVhi:rr:vcr .i GI goes. there is '.| corner 01 some foreign field that l's liirr:\'cr Wh;ilt' Island
H MS
the inshore xurvcy ship, was on duty in the Humbcr to control rrIi)vcmr:nt\' of private cratt. ii task she wax auilslcd in hy three R M AS vcxsels. Loyal Helper. Loy.-II Volunteer and Shipham The Egcriii was the first ship under the new bridge alter the official opening
ABOVE RIGHT: H.I.8. Avangar. which had put to aaa from atmar a general recall to the ahIp'a company. la pictured from her Lynx helicopter “accenlng" the Soviet helicopter crulaar Leningrad up the channel on Auguat 10. The Avenger atayad with the Leningrad and the Kraata it ciaaa crulaar Admiral Iaachankov until the Dover Straits. when aha waa relieved of her ahadowing
Your
sports grants
or Prize
increased. For a complement below 60 the Commissioning grant is £500. and loan, £150. but complements over 1.000. while getling only the same grant amount, have a loan entitlement ol $1.050. The recommissioriing grant is £200 In all ship sizes. but the loan entitlements now range from £75 to £525. (Announcement dated July 245. 1961i
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In sickness
.
.
Periods certified sick on seasonal leave could in luture be considered as sick leave, so not counting towards annual leave allowance The new rule states:
"An ottioer or rating who lorwards a medical certificate while on leave stating that he is unlit to travel, may. at the discretion of the commanding otficer and alter advice from the medical of‘lIcer_ be considered to be on sick leave from the date of the medical cenilicete Personnel must however. return
lit
duty
as soon as to to travel or at the
they
date initially set for the expiry of their leave. whichever is the later. Tirrie spent on sick leave IS not to count against the leave are
essay
A reminder
is given about the 1982 Bertrand Stewart Prize Essay competition. which can be competed for by officers. ratings. soldiers or airmen who are serving, or who have served in any of the Armed Forces of the Commonwealth, Details are given ol the SI! possible sublects. Entries have to be received by July 1. 1982. DC! (RN) J 373
11'? N
Trust rates
Because ol the recent Service pay award. increases are
announced both in the contnbulions and benefits associated with the Naval Dependents Income and —
.
allowance.
DCI (RN) 396
manoeuvrgitor poaitlon to
line up thia dataiiad ahot of the Lanlngraira boat dock. flight deck and
hangar.
Picnrosabovoandl)olowD7PO(PPlt)t)Co1inWa!mora
design EMBROIDERED on high quality English nail:
Following the introduction oi the Voluntary Sports Subscription Scheme, commissioning grants and loans are being
<2
helicopter
awe
SWEATERS & SWEATSHIRTS
diiittaabythabutchllavy.
HOEODCII or
Egcriii,
Dozens of r-tuaaian aaiioro atarod in aa i~i.I.s. Avangar'a lo Lynx
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Assurance Trust (N Tnist]. The new rates 099')‘ from October 1. 1981. and will keep N Trust
benefits in line with the higher cost ol living. The increase is effected without regard to the members state of health.
Beneliis paid to dependants
at the guaranteed compound rate of it per cent. increase
per annum from the death ol a member. DCI (RN) 397
<3:
Salvage
award
For services to the motor vessel Manyos Star on December 16. 1976. a salvage award has been made to H,M.S Kirttliston Dcl (RN) 364
tr
giianillul all lat slirinii
Mohawk award
For services to the lug Alexandros on December 1. 1978. a salvage award has been made to H.M.S. Mohawk. Sea King helicofiler XV 711. and Ft.M.A.S. Corgi. DCI (RN) 395
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Also PRINTED T-SHIRTS 8. SWEATSIIIRTS
Chess date
The Combined Services Chess Championships will be held from October 15 to 20. 1981. at Royal Air Form Halton. Details can be obtained from Flt. Lieut. D. Hart. Apprentice Training Squadron. R.A.F. Halton. Ayiesbury. Bucks (telephone Halton ext. 369). (Announcement dated June 26.
1981)
-or
Nearly
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full
Announcement of the reopening of the avenue of transler rrom patty olllcer stores accountant and leading stores accountant to the Catering accountant category for a limited period of two years in view or the slow buildup of the latter category was contained in DCl(RN) 549/79. The bearing ot catering accountants is now little short of lull requirement and it is therefore intended to close this avenue of transfer. From July 1 this year applications to transfer to POCA and LCA will be considered only from the cool: and siawan catiegonea. Dci(RN) 343
THE SUSSEX as
lh
do score you ow_
.\'A\"t' .\'F\VS. SFVTEMBFR IQEI
withmoney?
1. Do you consider your job to be: A. The average 9 till 5. B. Out of the ordinary. \ -::C. Casual, part time. ‘
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4. The electricity billhas come as a shock Watt are you going to do? A. Run and hide in the wardroom. B. Nothing. I have a Budget Account at NatWest so I can spread the cost of my ;_ large billsover 12 equal payments. ‘ C. Freeze. 5. Where's the best place to get cash at
midnight?
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.VA\"r' .\'E\|i'S. SEPTEMBER i9i~ii
1’
Mr. Allen makes a
splash
FCPO Coxswain JOHN ALLEN made a real splash when he celebrated his 50th birthday and 30 years as a naval diver his staff at R.N. air station Culdrose —
ceremoniouaiy "dunked"
him! Mr. Alien joined the Navy in 1948 as a Boy 2nd Class. He has served all over the worid and was promoted to Fleet Chief in 1971. Picture LA (Phat) FIIJI W500"
Senior Naval Nurse SALLY
MIDDLETON. serving In R.N.H. Haslar. is the first
Navy to qualify sub-aqua diving supervisor. and only the
woman in as a
the
second woman SADS in all three Services. Salty is 5 member of the i-l.M.S. Doiphin SutrAqua Club.
The commanding officer of the submarine H.Il.S. Superb has been presented with an oil painting which befits the name of his vessel. Cdr. MICHAEL BOYCE is pictured being presented with the
“So pleased we MET!” might have been an appropriate greoting in this situation. VALERIE HODGKINSON, the first Met Wren to qualify as a Ph ysical Trainer. was being congratulated by the commanding officer of H.M.S. Temeraire. Cdr. MIKE O'FiEILLY. himself a qualified meteorologist. Valerie was first on her six-month course at the R.N. School of Physical Training. Now an ALWPT. Valerie has been drafted to i-i.M.S. Caledonia tor traini Cdr. O'i'-ielliy has held in H.|t.S. Daedalus. R.N. air station Cuidroae. HOD. Northwood. H.M.S. Victorious and H.H.S. Blake.
‘superb painting‘ by seit-taught Plymouth artist
Mertmappointments .
litre. CAROL DEWAH, who was given a tour of the submarine and met many at its crew.
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Lleut.-Cdr. ANTHONY WEDGWOOD R.N.R. (right) tamed H.M.S. Maxton in Scandinavia for his annual training and found that the ship was commanded by an old school friend. Lieui.-Cdr. IIAHTYN HOLLOWAY. Both men went to Abingdon School. Oxfordshire. Anthony. a director in Danish television and a resident of Copenhagen. is a member oi Sussex Division Ft.N.R. -—
°Coloun: Trad Navy Biscay Blur: Breton Red (Tan) New Natural Olive Green
Racing Red
Tudor Red (Plum) Tobacco
Steel Grey Corvette Blue
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Get gout‘ NAi3NiFYiiir3 GLASS here and see what's left of them f
Drmntless has held its last passing-out parade. ending an era which saw some 30.000 Wrens through the Burghfield establishment its they got their first taste of Royal Navy life. Salute at the last parade was taken by the Director WRNS (Commandant Elizabeth
NEWSVIEW
H.M.S.
‘Encore’ is the the for cry Navy showcase The old Jest about lack of ships to show sisiiors at Navy Days acquires a twist this year with the recent news, which no-one can li.ive missed. about depleted numbers of surface ships in the Fleet in the next few \"‘.IY\
moved to poke fun this time. although. like most good lampoons. this one shouldn't be taken too st‘fll.3l.l\l_V' Because. in fact. there are plenty of ships to be viewed at both Portsmouth and Plymouth over the Summer Bank Holiday weekend. \\’hile some Service personnel enjoy acting .|\ hosts on these occasions. it is no secret ili.it others find the duty something of a chore. Not that the Navy isn't proud to have but this is far from it sisitors on board one of those occasions which can keep the Serviceman away from home when everyone else seems to be enjoying family holidays. liven
our
cartoonist is
—
—
Great affection
They
were
met
with
a
smile. and
whisked off in military transport to a shanty town H.M.S. Dauntless collection of huts remotely situated in the countryside. and built for temporary war—
time use.
'lhi:re
they unpacked their
cases. were
put their
plunged into lcdd’\-bears on the bed. and "new entry training" to fit them for their part in a disciplined fighting scrsice
0
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.
.
Daun tless farewell
Early weeks
their earls weeks. away from the dance halls. discos and the fellas. they scrubbed floors and polished. had to bc spiek and span for cabin inspection. learned to c:ilI officers ".\fa‘ani." and not be "adrift" in their time-
During
keeping for anything
Most of the time they looked anything but giunorous. On the parade ground they were marched up and down. feeling I: awkward and foolish as any other beginner. and had to accept orders and
in-fling-olts.
But the value of showcases like Navy Days and that includes all those opcn days held other naval bases and establishments in during the year. and the highly-popular air should never be underestimated. days Strength of support for these events conshow the public's tremendous iiiiues to interest in and affection for the Senior Service. and that can be no bad thing at a time when difficult decisions and a period of painful readjustment lie ahead. In addition. of course. such events often raise large sums for deserving naval and seafaring charities. What the long-term future holds for events like Navy Days only time will tell. Places which .ire no longer naval bases or establishments would. presumably. no longer be staging open days. Yet any which eventually disappear would be sadly missed. Sentiment may not be playing a part in defence reviews these days. but that does not eliminate it from the mind\ of many well-wishers. So sailors detailed off for a spot of "See the ships meet the men" duty may rest assured their job is well worthwhile as they supervise the swarms of knowing dads and marvelling mums. the boisterous kids. and breathless old and bold. And what matter if the odd question sccms daft and a forty-ninth veteran confides. "Not like my day. son. You've got it made!" Let‘s just hope they'll all be back doing it and the year after and next year .
Generations of young girls have arrived by train at Reading station. excited no doubt. but also in trepidation at what lay ahead of them as members of the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Craig-Mel-‘eelyi on August I4. In September Chief Officer Lois Francis tcommanding officer of Dauntlessi. seven officers. seven senior ratings and ten junior ratings move to H..\I.S. Raleigh at Torpoint to recommence WRNS training.
No doubt most of them missed mum l-or a few it was too much and they went quietly back the way they had come Lift: in the WRNS is not for everybody. Generally speaking. however, the humour always bubbled through. and the girls found a sense of purpose. possibly for the first time in their lives in those gruelling carlt weeks, hidden away. the future Wrens got through their testing time. and were prtibiihly only too glad to be on their
the other initiates to laugh at them or with them if there was ;i fella in sight, he was the handy-man. quite often the only malt: in the establishment. being drafted there for heat) work or lifting which the girls could not tackle From decade to decade the Dauntless girls took their place in the Service They did well and never regretted the weeks at their training .-siahlishmcnt. which they came to remember with affection. Lifetime friendships were formed. own.
with
0 The During
only
ending
the 1970-. came the beginning of the end for H..\f.S Dauntless The drafting section moved to H.M.S (‘enturion, cook training went to Pembroke. and the WR.\'.‘s' Selection Board for Officers gave way to the Admiraltj lntcrsiew Board at if M S Sultan Equality of the scitcs arrived on the scene. The WRNS officer in charge became the
commanding officer. the
execuiisc
officer
and the complemerit was f.|Ll]l..ISfCd so that 1-! per cent of the ship‘s company would be male l.u\-ly, lusly A draft to l)auntlcss' A history of Dauntless has just been published As it says. "the sailors adapted well to their new environment Most significant of all. however. ins that the ectnblishlnent was filling to bits.
appointment
went to
a man.
’
Literally. It was becoming too expensive. to place together. and the decision was
hold the taken to accommixlation at
transfer to temporary l>i..\i 5 Raleigh until new permanent accommodation there was completed in April I932 Arrangements were completed for the final ceremonies and events to take place during July and August this year. with a ceremonial sunset marking the end of an era \k'ill ll be a good thing’ There was a lot to be said for Dauntless being all female. for being where it was. and for the successful way it operated. it is sad to sec it all ended. and hopefully the place will not be allowed to fall apart and rot away. Best to h.l\C in clean sweep “What has happened was no doubt inevitable. due to stringent economies in the Sen-ice. the inescapable fact that the shanty town was collapsing. and of course to fem lib Thr:y‘re all "personnel" now. and strong arguments can be adyaiiced for a new-entry establishment for both sexes. particularly when the facilities are
good
0
History book
a History Uauntless bceii has 1045-1931." on Decommissioning written by Stephanie Chambers. Janice lidwards and Patrick ()ates Wliile they do not claim to have got together a complete record. they have succeeded. at a modest price. in putting together ;i kaleidoscope of the time there. capturing the spirit and humour of the place. ‘Hie price is £1 per cop). plus 3-lp postage and packing. "They can be obtained from First Officer J. Makcating. WRNS Training Officer. H.M.S Raleigh. Torpoint. Cornwall. Any profits will go to encouraging young people to win the Royal .Navy and the VVRNS
.~\ booklet. "H .\‘l S
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NAVY NEWS. SEYTEMBER I981
19
SUMMER 01''‘ GOODWILL ON’ GULF PETROL
Hot time in the
old town
H.M.S. Rhyl has become the first Royal Navy ship to visit Port Sudan for two years. entering Sudan's main outport on her way to the Gulf Patrol.
.-‘\n
aitcrnpt
nn
the
Although
it was the hottest of time the year in one 0! the hottest places in the world and the Moslem Festival ot Ramadan forbade alcohol it was a successlul run ashore. The Red Sea Cluh made the ship's company welcome and many explored the town with its bazaars and camels. The Rhyl left Chaiham on July
highest peak
of the Atlas Mnuritatiis was uniting the wide v.'irict_s' til zictis'itic.s which lay in stun" for the H.M.S. Dldl) men Ul during a two -;ind- .i hull month tlI.'PlU_\'I'nL'l'll tn the hvli.'i.liti:ri'.'iiti:;ii‘i
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A list of
places visited by the ship's com-
members of pany sounds like a tourist itinerary‘ Gibraltar. Tangier. Casablanca. Marrakesh. La
Spcnzi, Tuulon. Genoa. Palermo. Naples. Monte
(‘arlu
Main reason for the Didcfs \'i[\‘.IgC tn the sun was to efteci the 1,’ K contribution to the .\'.is Al ()n<(‘.ill Force hli‘dtli.'lt;inL'an [.\‘/\V()(-5 l"()Rl\":Dl Fur .i miinlh the l)I(lI\ and R F A Blue Riwci \"L'l\.'l\t'(l with four foreign s(‘ssL'l\
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aid banyan Argonauf for Yemenis proceedings
Breakfast on the beach at Bandar Khairan. Oman. came during a welcome rest ashore for sailors’ in the Gulf Patrol ship H M S Minerva As the Arabian summer is very, very hot (33 degrees C in the
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Technical help for the Yemen Arab Repuhlic'.s' navy was on hand from ll.M.S. Argiiniitit when the slllp was en mute her Gulf Patrol duty. The Argiinziut called
in at
Hiidcidii in the Y A.R. Liking with her training aids. including it complete radar s_\.'sIL't‘l‘l liit ll]L‘ Rt'ptil1lIL"s nasal schiml Within 7!! hours the ship’-. cumpany had installed the L-quipmcrit_ carried nut repairs
it! the Yemeni p.‘llri>l l'\ii.its_ given lechniixil .ul\.'iL'L'. and the ship's dls‘l.‘l’\ led hy Sub» l,tL‘ul Dick Hale put -in ii ili-muiistr.itiiiri lair \l'sIT|llg Y A R l'l.|\'_\' persmiiiel WI"-.M.\‘l Barney Russ and rnerrihers -if his team who installed the training equipment were presented with .i Yemeni navy crest by the commanding iilficcr of one of the patrol hnzits to
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The .-\rgnn.iul hail \.||lL'\l for the (‘null on July 0, transitting the Suez (‘anal during July :-!-25 Oil the il;i_\' ml the Royal vst'\liliti_;; the ship's i’uinp.itts' s'('lk‘l‘l.l'lL‘tl by holding .i l.iir -in the l'\u.iiil, and that event first til .i scries pl.'Il'l[lCtl h_\ ths‘ raised £106 fur the frigate wellarc lurid and charity H.M.S. Argonaut. under the command of (Tupi. (‘. H. Layman. relieved H..'\vI.S.
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New Battle Honour 2!‘ ! llll for Exeter ill Club run on model line: .
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Almost 40 years after the last battle of the wartime cruiser H.M.S. Excter. the ship that bears the name today has been given permission to mark the event on her Battle Honours board.
might
consider presenting the mess with a trained print of H.M.S. Kelly ll Nnrnsos. Nine survivors trom H.M.S. Kelly attended the presentation mode to FCPO Ken Smith.
Admiralty Board has awarded the Battle Honour "Sunda Strait I942" to the ship. commemorating the action of March i that year in which the veteran of The
made
following
The decision to grant the honour was correspondence from the chairman of the River Plate Veterans. was
sent to the bottom.
H M S lixcter and all the other \l'll|.'I.\ oi an Allied group were sunk ofl Java by a larger Japanese loree ol cruisers and destroyers Capt 0 I. Gordon. 44 of his officers and (it)? ratings were picked up by the Japanese and imprisoned. As they were not released until September ill-IS.‘ no awards were made until January I946 when (‘apt Gordon became a CB. and the engineering commander became a DS.O Three D.S.C.s and eight DCM.-. were awarded, and 17 officers and one ratings were mentioned in dcspatches
Mr. A. V. Wood (Stinger LTD] 150 Hainoutt Avenue. wostctatl-on-Sen.
Essex 550 sex. would like to hear trorn tormor snipmatos H.M.S. Cleopatra (1942-43). H.M.S. Orwell Mr J H (194345). and Wooiiey at HMS Heythrop M94142) Mr. V. Main. 19 Amos Road. New Southgate. London N11, who served 1944. as a coder in H.M.S. would like to contact shapmittos from any of iris former U.S Coutugnro cutters who were transferred to the Royal Navy during the Second World
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'EXCEP"l'l05lAL CASE‘ in recounting the action the Admiralty Board has decided that the Battle Honour was justified in that lhts
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of the first Mountbatten Night Dinner of the Senior Rates Men. Stall ol the Commander-in-Chic! Naval Home Command. be was prompted to suggest I presentation to the mess. As president of the H.M.S. president of the Mus. by Mr. Kelly Reunion Association. "Rocky" Wilkins. the snorinPrince Charles suggested to the tion‘s secretory. association‘: secretary that they The original pointing ot
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ellorts were made against overwhelming odds." The .iw;iril had not been made known to Navy News when we. coincidentally. gave "Java Sea 1942" as ont‘ of the F.i:etcr's Battle Honours when she was featured in our Ships of the Royal Navy series in the July t‘tlItInI't
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Juno: (ax-PO), 36 Boauwom Avenue. Haroheld. Southampton S02 5GL would be pleased to hear from any roadors who served with him in the N E F (Naval Expeditnonary Force) in the Second Wond War. which mined the Rhine and other rivers below the Dunkirk evacuation Mr. C. W. Rodman (ox-LS), 100 Canon Coctnn Street. Hondon. SunMr.
Her lull Brittle Honours are now: Sadras I782. Providtcn l7R2, Negapatari I732. Trincomalec i732. River Plate N39. Sunda Strait KHZ
night was embarking on September Atollowlngltscommhsiontngnt EiieterAirDny. 11: time and place of the event was chosen after I request by Enter City Council. inspecting officer for the ceremony. on July It. was Rear-Admiral E. R. I H.M.S. Exeter
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reunion
the doth anrworsory of the loss of Flopulse will no commemorated and
he will be visiting England from October 3 to January 2 He would be delighted to meet some of ms lorrnor
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Mr. Stuart "Robbin" Robertson. 124 The Hollands. Park Flood. Hanworth, Foltham. Mvddir. telephone Ot-898 7315. former member of the Third Collinqwood Batlailort In 1915 at the Crystal Palace. and member oi Hanworth branch 01 the Royal Naval
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THE PUSSER’S TOT TALE CONTEST! 2nd P1009
Winning Story by
D. K. Cronw¢ll.E.x- vmuu ofsigutr
“THE CLEAN JERK” Whilst
serving
in the submarine depot ship H.M.S. Montclare at Rothesay in 1948. l became involved in a tot-time dispute that concerned the physical strength of two of my friends in the Petty Officers‘ mess. Tiffy. a useful sportsman probably at his best at that time and wellknown for accepting mess-deck challenges such as press-ups and arm wrestling—and Blackie. the ship's blacksmith nearing the end of his career. but still strong in the amt. One day, shortly after “up spirits" had signalled the usual animated and Blackie had casually mentioned (in a loud voice!) that in his foundry he daily exercised with a bar-bell he thought might be too heavy for any of those present to lift. in fact. he was willing to bet his tot that the bar couldn't be "clean jerked." I suppose it was a foregone conclusion that someone. especially after his tot. would challenge that claim. Tiffy was that someone. Now Tiffy. although keen to consume someone else‘s tot. was no fool. and had no intention of appearing one. as he showed when he accepted the bet provided a third party sighted the bar. to prove the bet viable. The P.T.i. and myself volunteered and we found an ordinary barbell which we examined by rolling and liftin When we re rted our week‘s tot findings. Tiffy promptly upped his challenge Blackie. in the face of telling remarks. reluctantly agreed. —
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days
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number of Petty Officers gathered in the foundry where Blackie could be seen dressed in his usual overalls and sweat rag, and Tiffy. the centre of attraction in his singlet, shorts and gym shoes. The P.T.I.. who would act as the referee. with a touch of showmanship. whipped away the canvas covering. and with a reminder that the test was to be a “clean jerk,“ Tiffy. amid cheers and jeers. bent to his task. Firmly grasping the bar, he gave an almighty heave and nearly ruptured himself for life‘! Blackie had spot-welded the bar to the deck! A few
later
a
D K Cranwell. Ex-Yeoman
The Submarine
SIgIlfll\ and 2nd place winner in the Puucrk Tot Talc Contest oi
Depot Ship. H .\l S Moritclare. in challenge took place in I948
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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER Will
Day of pride as 87
area8 go on parade at the Royal Tournament
DEBUT Standards of the Royal Naval Association made their debut at the Royal Tournament on July 21. when they were paraded there for the first time. It
proud
occasion as much for those taking part as for shipmates in the audience. including the Association's president. Vice-Admiral Sir Ernlc Pope and Lady Pope, was a
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The Latls Court parade. under the direction of Shipmate Alf Woonton, chaimian of the National Council. included 87 standards representing branches and areas throughout the United Kingdom. They were led by the national standard of the Association carried by Shipmate Peter Dickson. national standard bearer for I982. As the Royal Navy topped the bill at this year's Royal Tournament. the R.N.A. presence was an open declaration of the bonds existing between the Association and the
Navy.
Precision public display of naval strength it will undoubtedly help As
a
further members to the Association which was impressively represented at the Tournament by the precision. bearing and dress of the standard bearers. Mentioning recruiting. Crawley are experiencing a dramatic recruit
membership. though yet they do not have a
increase in as
messdeclt to convert meetings into real naval occasions. Until this is achieved the local branch of the Royal British Legion are making them very welcome. Members attended H.M.S. Daedalus Air Day and the entertainment which followed. by courtesy of the I-‘CPOs and (‘PCs Mess.
Presentation ‘Die
next
big event
is a naval October 3
dance and buffet on at the Leisure Centre. C rawley to which all shipmates will be welcome. Tickets at £4 each are available from Shiptnate S.
Tnoaooondrounnono4H.I.S.St
Vincent Old Boy: (1996-7) wil be
holdonseptec-riboc12(1a:lO|or1900) nttheRoyalNavnIProvuntHond-
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French. 39 Perryfield Road. Crawley. Sussex. "\Vell done and thank you. Arnold" was the simple message when No. 2 Area committee and branch representatives met at Dnrflord to present their retiring national councillor. Shipmate Arnold Phillips. with a silver tray and a cheque.
Island visit Arnold has represented the Area for 12 years but is retiring because his eyesight is failing. He will continue as Area
president.
H.M.S. Cleopatra's visit to Bangor. Northern Ireland was welcomed by shipmates in the area who are recovering from the round of celebrations the visit inspired. They entertained members of the ship's company and the Royal Marines Band of the Flag Officer Scotland and Northem Ireland The visit was such a memorable few days of music.
dancing and socialising that it is hoped that H.M. Ships will pay courtesy visits to the province more
often
Wolverhampton are reyoicing at regaining the Pops (‘up which has been held by other ex-
Service organiszitioris for the past three years. The cup. presented to one of H.M. ships by a Chinese businesman in Singapore. is competed for annually by 22 exservice organisations who vie with each other in dominoes contests and quiues. This year the event raised £60 for disabled ex-servicemen in the area. Helping the disabled was also the aim of ten members of Klngr Lynn and District branch. They undertook a sponsored walk in the grounds of Sandnngham House. Norfolk and raised £400 for the British Limbless ex-Servicemen's Association.
Battle Donenster's
OIITIIAIY Shtpmete Low “.loeIi' Brown. DIOOOOM and chairman Dundee. Juty 3. Shlpmntn Booby ‘roosdelo. Clovotnnd. May 29. St-ilptnote Matt Coulter.
Cleveland. June 23 Shlpmeh Thornae Illenool Flnnlgnn. Oldtnm. aged 63. shlpmote Chance wllllnnl. July 6. aged 71 hlpmnte Jlm Wakefield. Manstieid. need 63. Shlotnete Kenneth Gooryl. Mansfield. June 19. aged 56. .
shlpmnto Andy Graham.
launder member Gatoehead. February 2. need 83. Shlpmotae Loo Endo. founder MOWIDOV 50UVW'no|on. JUN 9-
Goldt:roftA Cnatham
tally Spring Bank
Holiday trip to the Isle of Man was a big success Cl'l)0_VCd by members of Tyne and War. Newton Ayellffe. Runcorn.
Cheater. Pruton. Batteries and
Brndfor-d. Wreaths were laid at sea in memory of former shipmates and Liverpool as usual came up trumps by providing lunch for about 200 on the outward
journey. Shipmates on the Isle of Man showed exceptional hospitality.
Castletown Band toolt pan in the parade and the commanding officer of I-l.M.S. Crichton provided
an
officer and six
rating:
as escorts.
Despite
earlier efforts
on
the
Miss R.N.A. competition which was won this year by Miss Diane Townhill. During H.M.S. Achilles‘s visit to Cnrlllff members of the ships company were guests at a dance attended by .150 The proceeds of an auction and a collection during the dance. raised £250 for Beech House for the handia
capped. Ely Hospital. Cardiff. Shipmates of Klnpbury nnd Kenton are trying to locate the
silver medallion bearing the inscription "Presented to F. Collins for special good conduct and ability May 31. I915." The medallion. uneanhed during an excavation. shows an anchor. a lifebelt and a masted ship. owner
of
a
Bangor
-
visit
annual
H.M.S. Achilles gave a magnificent welcome to members of Torhny branch who visited the
ship
when she anchored
at
Dartmouth. In return Shiprnate George Alder. president. presented a cap tally of the previous I-l.M.S. Achilles for the ship's trophy cabinet
during
something of a triumph. and duly celebrated with champagne. Another hiyilight was the year. it
The tally was worn the Battle of the River
Plate. The branch was presented with a ship's crest and several pictures for the club premises. In return for hospitality. of Hnnworth were shipmates invited by those of Wnterloovllle to a social evening at the WOs and CPO: Mess. H.M.S. Nelson. Parley members visited Elatbonrne where they were guests of their seaside shipinates. Congratulations and jubilation were the order of the day at Klr-thy. when the ladies and gents teams brought home two darts trophies. For the ladies. in their first
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ships oi the First Mine Countertneasuresi Squadron paid tour-week working visit to a Four
Scandinavia and the Baltic. As reported in last month‘:
Navy News. ELM. ships Breton. Maxton. Upton and Brinton supported by H.M.S. Ahdiel sailed from Rosyth tor a pro—
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gramme of drills, exercises. weapon training and visits. Ports of call included
Gothenburg. Copenhagen.
Luheek. Kariskrona. Solveshorg,
and the islands oi Bornholm and Hano. The squadron returned to the North Sea through the Kell Canal.
ppon ahlp H.u.s. AudiolAbove right
flaking
her way home Ie the Gemini from H.M.S. Upton after completing a traneier with —
H.M.S. Abdlal (background) while on paeaage In the North sea en route to the Baltic. The real H.M.S. Left Iaitton (I115!) goee —
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NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER I981
Devonport
Fleet Club
gets new A
new
it
SUPER so u in WICK!
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accommodation
Devonport's Royal Club. including a
wing
at
Fleet dozen bedrooms. has been opened by Mrs. Jillian Cassels, wife of the Flag Officer Plymouth (ViceAdmiral S. A. C. Cassels). Over the years. the club has expanded and improved its facilities in an endeavour to meet the changing neeit of the sailor. largely through the provision of reasonably-priced accommodation for families meeting husbands or sons in ships returning from overseas. or to visit new entrants in H.M.S. Raleigh or H.M.S. Fis ard.
wing. acquired as dilapidated premises attached to the main club building. results e
new
from “facelift" and modernization worli. Much financial help has come from the Sailors‘ Fund and the Fleet Amenities Fund.
Brltannia’s old hands Shortly
before H.M. Yacht Britannia sailed from Portsmouth for the Oueeri‘s forthvisits to Australia and comin New .ealand taking in the Royal honeymoon on the way the Flag Officer Royal Yachts (Rear-Admiral P W. Greening} presented six LS and (BC medals, and two bars to the medal. to members of the Yacht's company. Between them they have served in the RN or R.M. 158 years. of which a total of 3-5 years has been served in the Britannia. —
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Top flight! Flight-Lieui. Paul Barton. flying an R.N. Sea Harrier, was
the tint to win the Scottish Airports Trophy. awarded for the best flying display by a single aircraft at the Scottish International Air Show Me is serving as an advanced flying instructor with 899 Naval Air Squadron. R.N air station Yeovilton
Beer and skittles in extension Squash
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A most successful .\l':iv_v cricket season ended in complete disarray at the lnlerService festival at Lhthriilge. writes Derek Oakley‘. Against hoth Army and Royal Air Force the Navy batsmen failed to get enough runs for the bowlers to bowl against Three members «if the l,ll‘li.lL't-25 stile were ;i\A-.‘IitlL'tl full Caps: I\lE.\vll .'\llkl}' (‘lteslci (Falmouih). a 19-year-old left zirm spinner; Lteut Charles Hohson RM (DNR). .i batsman who can iorce- the pace; and Lieut Robin Hollington R.M (-32 CD0). an all rounder who ni.-eds more bowling to perfect his off spin In the match against the R.A F MEA Mike Iuard (F-'e.irIess) celebrated his cap with a stirring 43 in just over an hour. '\llt'l being put in by the Arm). M.ii (ierr_\ \\'ells-(‘ole R .\l (DRORSH and l.teul l).i\.'Id Wells (F.ttIlul'.inCel got the opener Paul PtI.‘sl.inLl. and the .
great start with 3: from the first four osers Hut .-\rm_s skipper Adrian .\.Iughton put the brakes on with l'll\ left arm st-.Imers_ and after V!/ells-(‘ole [lb) hail been bowled with the score on ‘U, the .\'.is‘_\ lost (‘ill Roget .~lo_\.’l.in-Jiines .\'.i\\ off
to .'i
i.\l()Dl ir.igic.'ill)
run
out
and
Sub-Lieu! Tony lIJ.tl’d (Osprey) lit is for the additiori of six runs ill \t.l overs
#
llighteil
spinners well but l'xiwlcd too many loose halls However. .it tea he hail taken three wickets and the Army still needed «ill with only four
wickets
il"l
.\i.Ikin,
hand a
new
Army -sap. all that by .ill parts of .i
quickly changed striking the hall to wide-spread lielil .-\lll"iough Chester caught and bowled him. the Army coasted home by three wiI.‘l£eis with lfi overs in hand no-yu Navy no to wait: :5, o wells-Cole I3: A.
I-27. R.
IG. fin Anny Jl;A.ChIoIor4-4l).Annywoni:vy3 50011 3-ll)
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wictlfs
Services begin their rugby season against Public School Wanderers on September 5 having made one of the biggest decisions in the club's recent history.
l)e\/onpott
.Il('.l
("tilts for the l9$'ll-IQRZ
season
be under 10 on .l.inu.Iry I PflPT VV.I_\nt' Davis is ll‘ curitinue as club captain and W02
must
l)I'nnis Broil-f‘l. a former t.'.ipl.I1n, is returning as coach New clul‘ chairman is Capt Jack Howard from RNEC Mzinadon Training sessions are being held
Norfolk sets the standard H M 5 Norfolk put up the time lo beat In El brand new Fleet .i llll-mile relay In competition which each man runs one mile The l\'or!o|k's race. run during .I —
visit to
Bremerhas-en. produced
a
of lll hours 37 l'l1lnulC\ (‘apt Brian Turner. commanding officer of the .\'orfolk, later presented a trophy for the new eompetiliori to the Fleet Recreallttn Olllccr. Lieu! -Cdr Ron time
Lang
sticky wicket
his
DEVONPORT TO RUN A COLTS XV It u.Is .Il'll'li|l.lflL‘t'll.i'. the recent annual meeting of Desi-npori .9et\'ii.‘es that the club is to run .‘i (‘tilts XV this 's(’.|'sUI'l. based on the siicet-sslul Plymouth (‘ommand ("tilts team expanded to include youngsters from the Royal Marines, Army and Royal .*\if l:ors‘e serving in ll‘iL‘ Plymouth
on a
ii\i'L'r\
(‘hester
THREE FIGFRES »\lthi-ugh IWTR Alttly ('ollIer (Centurion) and \Ne|ls (7-5) added .7‘. the N.I\'_s were .ilss.I_\'s struggling A dour l‘ in .In hour by lluhson h|.'lrK'kl to lt.'lliL'\‘C the situation, but when Hollington “its sixth out .it 3.‘. it was left to vsii:ketltee[x‘r l.It'|.ll Roger F-.y.Ins l.-\ehilles) vsilh .IrI LiItL'h.it.iCletistii‘ ii in 43 minutes to edge the score into three figures T711.‘ last three wickets fell to lefl .irm spinner Nigel Scott, brought back specially for the match lrom Gcrrnans-, as was
Trapped
the lu\M.'sl timings closed at ll“ .It the lnter-Services lor mans years \\'hen (P() John .\vliChI:ls (.\'el~ sun) caught .ind howled prolific (‘harlie (‘latk il‘l l'll\ second on-r. and WEMN Kelson Brooks [Norfolk) howled seven consecutive maidens. the Army were made to struggle to '1: for three from 10
the Rectory from 1700 to l°Il‘I every Monday and Thursday evening Prospective players can contact the secretary. LlL‘l..Il Jon Spencer R M at RM 8 Stonehituse (Plymouth 536329) or the club administrator. POPT Dave Harrison, .It the office of F0 Plymouth (Plymouth 53777 ext at
-131
Services "old lxiys" imtted to a buffet luncheon are before the club‘s match against [TS Portsmouth at the Rectory Tickets. at L‘ on October 17 each. can be obtained lrnrn (‘apt J Jacobson. H.M.S. Raleigh O
Desonport
Batting first against the R A F on .I spiteful wicket. the Navy slumped to II for four from 19 overs
int‘
The ball rolled back the like .i c.itpL‘l. allil ll’trL'c
l"-lls|"l‘lCl'l fell
uripl.ij..Ihle
to
Ileliseries A
(32) 55
staunch res-is-.i1 hf. (‘I-llier and llohsiin (29) produced
bclore Hobson holed out iust before lunch Collier followed soon afterwards. but Milte lzzard and Evans put on 46 in 50 minutes luard successfullyIn
I3
chanced
overs
his
.Irm
until he
was
narrowly run out for -13 A lusty six in the last over by Brooks helped the N.i\.-y to .I total of I-13 for right off their 55 ti\ers never enough on a pitch which had eased considerably under the —
hot
Moot the Inter-Sorvleo lsdlos toil champions. From loft to right they are Cwron REG Sue Cobbott. Third Ofileor Ilsgglo Myers WRNH. Powron Sue B090 and Third Oflioor Julos White. They won their title at
one
Royal Tournament. with Maggie Dlyors (RNR cumbrls) Ioodlrig the may to regain her
the
individual title. Sue Cobbott (H.H.S. Prosldont) use third In the final pool. Ptcturi: Lwrorl
(Phot) Strut.
and all
SutrLlout. Stephen Meredith. 0 member oi the British Under20 opoo squad. won the Wilkinson Sword title of Ilsstsr Swordsman at the Royal Tournament with all three wospons sabre. foil and spoo.
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Stephan ltorsdlth. novr completing s
.
sponsored dogroo course at Oxford. is Iolning 11.8.3. Wol-
Sub-Lleut. Meredith but international modern poritnthisto Stsft Sgt. Pete arierioy of the Army Into second place. snd 1980 joint champion. FlightLlout. John Crouch of the R.A.F., into third.
vorton for three nooks in Hong
Kong.
sun
LOST LIN!-I For once. the navy bowlers lost line and length and seldom troubled Mike Barnwell and Dick de Cairies Although dc Cairies (in) was stumped by Evans with the score on 39, the R A F continued to gather runs at .1 steady four an over without looking in any trouble West Indian Alexander was taught for 43. hut B.'II'nwi:ll was in complete control and had scored more than h.ilf the runs when the Navy total was overhauled with 15 <I\Cl'\ to spare 'n'Ie Nat.-3.-'s bowling. which h:id looked so good earlier in the season, lacked penetration, and the fielding wilted in the scorching sun Royal Navy iu—a (IA. ennui 43.
A .F. n.o, D. Alonby I winning.
Coifil H. C. 146-2 (I. Iorvv-all T1
sndsv ssi iIt.Iu=
won
The Army ('.'l5—°)
won
the
charnpionship on the final day by defeating the R AF (l8ll——9) by 35 runs Flight Lieui Mike
Barnwcll added another half century to his 73 not out against the Navy to how out of his last InterScrvice festival In style
Ten sports in the Iloysl Nsvy are to benefit directly from Wotney Mann's sponsorship at Services sport. Wstneys have undertaken to pm 110% into the kitty each year lor the next three financial years. Four major Inter-Service cornpedtlons are to receive or have £l.iIN each. slready received These on the soccer. athleticand cricket championships and the Combined Services Boxing Association individual chnmpiondulps. —
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Boy in training for
England LSA
cdr. the Prince of Wales. coptsln oi the Royal Navy polo COIN‘. lI O0 ngrltulstod on winning the 48th Navy-Army Bundle Cup match by Senor Don Jose lgnsclo , whose shorry the worn. On the OOMPIVW Iponoors right Is Oonsrol sir John Stsnlor. C.-in-C. UK Land Foreoo. who had just prosomod the Ronald Cup to Prince Charles. Prince Charles scored the winning goal In extra time after
thosooi-oohodboonlovelst3—3.Thomntchinsployodon the Fisher were
Ground. Tldvvorth. Other members oithoflovy team
Llout.-Cdr. Robert
Richard Mason.
Guy.
The Combined Services v. Young England cricket match will also be
sponsored.
0! the remaining £6.ill). each Service has been given £2.Nl) to use ss it sees ill. In the Nsvy's cnse. the Director ol Naval Physicsl Trslnlng and Sport (Capt. R. J. Wright) has this year allocated £250 each to the: O Inter-Command badminton
championships: 0 Navy Cup cricket final: 0 Navy and Youth Cup soccer
Cdr. Colin
Hearogor
and Lian.
finals:
0 Navy Cup hockey thin]: I R.N. snd Inter-Command judo
chsmpioluhips; 0 Navy tennis ; 0 Navy and inter Command squash championships; 0 Navy sud inter-Command senior and junior swimming championships. Wstney Mann already have -
links with Services sport. notably through the Nanfl Jubilee Cup soccer
competition.
Roy Greenacre.
the
Royal Navy and Combined Services heavyweight boxing enam-
pion, has been called up for training with the England
squad
expecteil. this is followed by selection for one of F_ngl.Ind‘s lI'1lCI'l‘|.Illi)l"l.|l ll.
as
matches. Greenacre will become the fourth membcrol the current .\‘;ivy squad to be rewarded at this level The other three. also called up for squad training. are ABA champions MNE Terry Marsh and SEA Brian Schum:-eher. and AB Wayne Green FIELD G UN Green;Icre_ who fought so successfully last season and reached the England semi-finals of the national competition, has been summering with Portsmouth Ficld Gun He was a member of the 8 team which won the Copenhagen Cup 0 The Fleet novices boxing championships talic place in HMS. Pembroke from September 29 to October i.
NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER ‘l98l
Fourth time lucky for the champ
CPO FRANK SMITH of Navy squash Frank Smith. whose appointment assures him of a unique place in the sport's record books. Smith. now serving in H.313. Birmingham. was the first rating ever to represent the Navy at Inter-Service level. and he is also New
captain
competition.
iuthejobhehasvlsiti.-dalltheCommands and produced some exciting new prospects. in particular. ME App John Perelia. NINE
Cumberland Cup
competition. with the learn to Division Four following a being minor-reshuffle in the league. Last n. the Navy‘: first in the Cumberland. the aide
victory
coaching amour: have been punctuated by enjoyable weekend tours in Portsmouth. the Isle of Wight and South Devon. Sotne dates for the diary: l.N. Under-25 Sept 15-16 Bunaby Road. Portanouth).
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0 November 13-14
plonshipandlsopentoailserviceplayen
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Lytnpatone).
0 December It-I3
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Vermont.
thestatusofaquuliitithefiavyhasheenthe appointment of PO Alfie Halford the first
trials (CSSC
liner-Commands ILTCRM
PO Altle Haliord (rear). the tint tuli-tirne Navy coach. lieape an eye on Sub-Lleut. Ian Loci-
Challenge Trophy it>i.M.S.
(H.lI.S. Hermes) during a coaching aeaalon at the wood
ILN. Opens (H.M.S. January 28-31 Collingvruodi. 0 February I0-I2 fats?-Servicu (Aida-shut). 0
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Camden centre. Ponernouth.
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Foxhunters
stung
over
the
Royal Navy
record Illl entries were receivcd for this year's championship and the preliminary rounds were held in Portsmouth. Major upset in this stage was the defeat of top seed Cdr. Bruin Tayler by Admiral Sir James Eberlc in at long and hard-fought three set mulch Storms on the night before finals day caused the tournament to be concluded on the red shale courts in the All England Club. In the ladies‘ singles. Wren Liz Oates beat second seed Chief Officer Jenny MacCol| in ii gruel» ling three-sci semi-final. but was not consistent enough in the final to stop LWrcn Hilary Ast|eyJones from retaining her title The men's doubles final provided spectators with a long and often exciting three-setter. with Admiral Ebcrlc and Cdr Tiiyler beating Lieui.__Ward and Cdr
l.icul -(‘Lit Malcolm Edmunds (Fisgaril) and L(‘pl Bill Parker (-10 Cdu)’ and they started with .i splendid round of 7} This vi.'is only two over standard scratch (iind pair) and could have been better if they could have .i\'oidi‘d ;i horrific eight on the long seventh hole
Hill was using and
let:
hitting
3|
om:-iron it
.i
off the
prodigious
tlI\f.If'lC(‘. but he lfiL'Ll .i driver on this occ.ision .ll'lkl hooked it into He did iin out of bounds ditch 50 hoiits ;|f(‘ expected ;it the Bosun dinghy national champiortshlps being stiigcd h_\' H M S Daedalus on behalf of lhe RN 5 A. on September 12 and l3. Applications for entry can still be made to Licut. F,. I. Beavis (H.M.S. Daedalus eitt. 32}. and
Up
to
SEPTEMBER e-ii
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ii.is
uoiiviiain-uric-3:
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;ind
Joint Iervluoa
ayaliz inter-Iarvlcee
).
i3—cyuIng:RlleIrouttruoea(Lae—
not use
.i
driver .ig.iiri all wet‘):-
cnii‘
'l7ic_s- finished with birdies on l"' .ind I.‘-l. both of which measurisitfTiC -llll y.irils, iind their fourwme combinntiiin wits ;i to w.itch
pleasure
pair was Lieut. Alan Bray (Daedalus) and LWTR Eddie Comcrford (MCM2). They Second
had
a
most
creditable round of 79
Bosun
days
at Daedalus
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Wt-enLiz0atea.a—o.e-—4
to
to
championship.
we
is
for all
to
be
a
coaching
players. preferably-
four weekends after Details may be obtained from Cdr. A Spruce Nelson in D.N.P.T.S. (H M S ext.
were
nar-
Rifle: hrtar-Ienrtoa long ruige rowly saved. but it was ii pity to 27 an-Iolalit). alnfiore rlle rnateh. 0.22 (Ash); do so badly after such it start. tl Alf‘: Itlar-Iarineaa. fiat: (lutItayaa: Hey (cuddled). Of the 40 pairs who played. Iane fldarai. II-D-—Iafltilrwari:Illv.Marita[rt.IIL Malcolm and Bill came seventh. OCTOBER (lat Week) Italian); cycling: 2-fly road rau24 Netty: MR2! ltlen-Covtluiariu As the standard is extremely high llburfiddl : elialluiunarba tPerIaIIIouttI); with a number of scratch olfers ID Kaydi: Pufiourria (late; Irltleh Police v. Army A Gel: Inter-Iervtea Iourri-neat that present. they did very we I. Off days do happen in golf and Alan Gialwlunatipia and Eddie were rightly disap5-21—IedarnIant:IevupohanPoIue pointed in not doing better. —-
rovorWUI!.6—O.6—-I
beginnen. in l~l.M.S. Daedalus on September 26 and 27. and for 23995).
Cullen is 1 0,000m.
champion
Sunday forenoon
relegated
sci
L.uflua'ainflae—LWrwnH-lai-yAatIey»
course
combined tot.i| of I53 put fifth place overnight
two are
the final
RESULTS —LieutBnUrGohRM
0 'l1tcre
—
(wsiiont
in
place
—
o!—IIolorbP@a
singles
the veteran events. the Army came out on top with the R.A.F and Navy sharing second
HARD BATTLE the event will be used by the R.N. Sunday afternoon was a hard selector as a feeder for the R.N. battle and Malcolm and Bill dinghy trials on September I9-20 dropped shots with monotonous regularity. They ended with an 80 which could have been far worse. Alan and Eddie did rather better than in the morning with an 87 to put filo: Inna-lei-vloe threrpodttoriail This was just good enough the Navy min 18:11 position out of match. 0.2 (Adi). Iadrilrieonz III ii. Iueaaii; 20 teams competing. Since only D-17 Tannin: CI but Iallita
Lane 6-3
In
Malcolm and Hill had ‘.lfl0lflL‘f excellent round of 74 No disasters this time but .'I lot of tcciivcrics and one memorable four wood shot by Bill of about 245 yards into the middle of the tenth green On returning to the clubhouse we found that Alan and Eddie had been in real trouble iind finished with a 90. They had been subject in all sorts of misadventures including Eddie having in play from alongside a wasps‘ nest and being viciously stung for his efforts to hit the ball. It certainly did not help their play. but even so 19 over par was somewhat discouraging
On
Roy
consecutive
our
us in
the
the Army Women at the InterServiee iourniirncnt at Wimbledon on August 3 and -i, but the R.A.F.'.s dominance in the mi.-n‘s competition continued urirufflcd. The R.A.F. recorded their lfitli
at
\\.I\
lawn tennis
in
INTER-SERVICES The WRNS. favourites retain their title. narrowly lost
Late July annually takes Navy golfers to Ferndown in Dorset for the S4«hole medal foursomes competition for the Ferndown Fox. It proved a near disaster this year with a mere three shot margin preventing our compulsory relegation. writes John Weelres. first pair
up
for the first time with ii convincing 6-ll. 6»-3 Lieu! Trevor Wiird iii Wimhlediin.
Ferndown Our
times runner
A
CPOSquiruandCPOl’T HaI.l.hasnotbeeo inactive during the clue season. and regular
finished third in Division Five. Another new development ahead is the first Challenge Trophy tournament to be in H.M.S. Vernon on Decanher ll-I3. This replaces the old ratings‘ chain-
won
championship
Tim Caiiiil and AEM Bruce Martins are naines to watch for in the future. Coaching. under the directorship of LieutCdr. Brian Woodgate. is beflnnlng to have some structure. and moat Commands have a system in which coaches regularly take suiaions. More coaches are needed. however. and P0 Hallord [H.M.S. Nelson). can give details on how to qualify. The Urider-2.5 team. coached hy l-lalford.
thelirstratlngtobecoineeaptainoffiavy squash. Navy squash looks to have an interesting season ahead. There was an unexpected ‘boost for the Navy in the London-based
who have not represented the Navy at InterServiee level. Perhaps the biggest aclinowledgeinent to
Lieut. Brian Gibbs R.M.. three
full-titne coach. During his first six months
is CPO
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Two naval vlctore at the COIIBERLANT min
haldatthenatlonaIatadiurnInLIahon—cPOWTRsteva Jonea (above). who won the shot. dlecue and triple lump eventa, and FCR8 John scene (below). on his way to winning the
3.000tt'I.
ueeateam.The Wlnriereotthadaywerethayoung rnlni-Oiyrnplcawas organized by CPOPT sari-i Weller, who aleo a trl-service. tri-national awirnrning gala at the BERLANT pool. C
(‘POPT Andy (Tullcn (HM S Nelson) won the Navy ltljllim championship at the Fleet Recreation Centre. Portsmouth. in ii time of 32 min 30 9 sec Results of the meeting. which incorporated the Navy decathlon and women's pcntathlori ch:irn~
pionships,
were:
l0.fiu— l. CPOFYA CuIeI'I(NeIeori)
3239: 2. HT‘ J
fl”. lsilhlifll )3:I4o2
32:IIa;3.CPOEFrend~(
K Nut! I. senior decathlon T PO Le-as 2, 5.746 ounrlta. (Vernon) (Malawi) 5.65. 3. LPT Hull (Heron) $.l§ i. LWPT L Women‘: nonunion (Pun&&e) 2825. 2. LWPT J union ['1-Caren] 2.407 -
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Gibbs 3rd in Service decathlon MNF. Stuart Gibbs. the Welsh junior decathlon champion. finished third in the senior interScrvicc decathlon championships at the Fleet Recreation Ground. Portsmouth, last month. And with App Tony Bozic finishing fifth. [S K. Nutt sixth. and LP!‘ A. Hall eighth. the Navy ended up in second place overall. nearly 300 points ahead of the R.A.F. The Army won the individual and team competitions.
NAVY NEWS. SEPTEMBER 1981
41)
Allotments: 9. Lists grow O Naval wives have continued to put their names to petitions protesting against the plan to end the Navy's weekly allotment system next At
February.
Ciosport more than 1.000 names have been gathered, while around mamed quarters estates in the Plymouth area. where circulation of petitions «till names have been collected. Lists have also been circulating in other naval areas. it is understood. The plan is that the petitions should go to MOD in London in early September.
started later.
over
LETTERS Several more letters about the allotment system have arrived at Navy News. including one lrom a ltarmer naval wile. now divorced, who says she relies greatly on it (or drawing her maintenance money each week, and doesn‘t believe she will far: so well when the scheme goes. In another letter. a serving CPO describes a mishap during his lamily‘s initial attempt at resulting in his wife demanding back banking her allotment book. But another wife. who has never had an allotment book. tells how she makes the banking system work {or her and says she is surpnsed what "little laith" some wives have In their ability to handle money. —
Review teams
study manning Work is well under way on planning the programme to implement changes for the Navy due to result from this summer's delence review White Paper. Teams are working ln MOD on details of manpower requirements,
wltlialirstobjectotidentltylngtheneedsolthetuture
slimmed-down structure.
0 Among the Royal woddlng gift: was this oil painting ot the minohuntor i-t.M.S. Bronington. the chip the Prince of Waioa once commanded. The painting was commieaionod by the ship’: company and carried out by Taviatoek artiat Eric Roberta. Admirlng it are the Broni ngton'a commanding officer Llout Roy Clare. who was the ahIp'a ftrat lloutonant when Prince Chariot was in command in 1978. with him are LS Taft Reader and Picture POiP~;r Radar Yhompoor PO Dickie Poarman.
SI-llP'S GIFT
At the same time it would appear that a number of important decisions will have to be taken before the new structure can be finalised. As well as doekyard cutbacks.
for instance. the dclence announcement loreshadowed the closure ol ii number ol shore establishments, as yet unnamed. also announced that ii smaller Navy by about 8.000l0.(II) by the end of 1986 was envisaged. Natural wastage would help achieve this. it was hoped. However. although the aim was it
was
Alliance opened to First stage in raising thc v-‘rt:Clt of Britain‘s first submatine will start early in Septcmbcr zts the last Second World War-type submarine to in the Royal Navy, serve: H.M.S. Alliance, goes on show to lllt‘ public. —
But .i decision to cut the hull ul Holland 1. which sank under tow to thc brcakcr's yard till the Eitldystiinc in I913. has been met "vsith horror" s.i_\-3 Cdr Richard Compton-Hall. director ol the Submarine Museum at Guspurt
I30 miles to
cnough.
Gosport
was
problem
Once removed from the sea, exposure to the air would mean rapid deterioration. "We have to tow hcr. still submerged. to a shelving beach at Plymouth. Then she will be cut up. still covered by the water. so each section can be brought out in turn for treatment to arrest corrosion. The sections will be cleaned with high pressure jets by teams
working at speed." The diving ll'l.'Il\ \llIp Scalorth Clansman, which confirmed the identity of the wreck disctwcrcd by the mincswecpcr H.M.S.
Bosstngttin.
will relocate the Holland I on September 3. Royal Navy divers will pass three hoisting straps around the bull in readiness for the salvage vessel Date of the lift has not been fixed. Eventually it is planned to place her on displiiy with the Alliance
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The slimming-down exercise. outline oi’ which should become clearer over the next lew months. promises to be a highly complex operation. taking in recruiting, training. manning. retention. ship numbers and a whole range of inter—related factors. It is being carefully planned step by step with the object ol maintaining as much laimess as possible to all during what must inevitably be a difficult operation.
in [973 and visitors will see her exactly‘ as she looked when last at sea apart lrom entry and exit doors cut If! her sides to allow vicc
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The guided missile destroyer H.M.S. Exeter has been “twinned" with the British Rail diesel locomotive which bears the name Exeter. a ceremony at Exeter St Davids station on August 20. members of the ship's company and sailors who served in the cruiser Exeter of River Plate lame were among those who saw the commanding ollicer of the present ship (Capt. Jeremy
At
Dreyer) unveil one of the two gleaming brass plaques which
have been mounted on the sides of the Class 50 loco. The plaques. cast in the style oi the Exeter badge lion at rampant. with crown and orb, emerging from the sea were presented to British Rail by members ol the ship's company. 0 To mark the silver jubilee oi H.M.Si Sultan. British Rail Southern Region have named it new diesel engine alter the establishment. -—
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The Alliance. placed at the end of Haslar Pontoon Road. Gosport, outside H.M.S. Dolphin, opened to the public on August 24 from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m daily. except during Christmas wt-ck. Admission is £1 20 for adults .ind 60p for children.
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B.M.A. plea on medics’ pay
April,
l5ll‘ll ol water close to thc famous lighthouse till Plymouth "Now cvi.-ryonc'\ appalled at the idea ol chopping her up but I'm sure it's the right solution_" says Cdr Comptonvflall. "ll'\ not as though she were a she can be piece oi porcelain welded together again once we've brought her back to the new muscum \IlL‘ here :it her former in
The British Medical Aw»ci.i~ tion is urging the Prime Mlnlslcf to reconsider the decision to lll'nll the salaries of doctors and dentists scrving in the Armed Forces to within the six per cent. cash
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Fairness
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‘RIGHT’ The wreck
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submarine Gosport. The Alliance was successfully hrmtcd out ol the water in June and now the public and the many contributors to an app;-.iI [or a permanent memorial to morc than 51!]! British submariners who lost their lives in w.ir and in p<.'£It.‘Cltl'l‘IL‘ ziccidcnts will be able to see what they have got for their money. The r\|lt.'tnci: came out ol scr‘.1
minimise redundancies. might be unavoidable.
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Portsmouth_ and prlrrldd by Poi-umoum
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limit. The associations lettcr claims “discrirnination." and points out that Service personnel whose pay dealt with by the AFPRB is received an average ol more than nine per cent. i_m_ Th, NR“ c.,“.,. H...“ porumoum