Jim Davis one of our members was serving on HMS Dunedin (D Class Light Cruiser) when she was torpedoed by U124 on the 24th
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Christmas in the Royal Navy
Weeks before Christmas, the first tradition in Royal Navy Ships and Establishments to always take place was the stirring of the Christmas pudding. At
A Mistake Never To Be Forgiven
Their blood ran cold with horror, As they gazed on the awful scene, Their faces paled with anguish, … And their gills turned faintly
Practical Employment of the Communicator
The following TEN points, are designed to ensure that all Naval Officers obtain the best results from their Communicators. When drafting a signal, always endeavour
British Forces Philatelic Service
First Ever Use Of The Helicopter For An Assault Landing – Operation Musketeer was the Anglo-French plan for the invasion of the Suez Canal
Captains Table
Captain, Oh Captain We do it all for thee If there were no defaulters How dull your life would be.. We go ashore each
‘JacksTaxi’ Christmas Presents Prints
My name is Nick Barwis, an ex-Royal Navy Cook and I create digital art at http://www.jackstaxi.net/. I served from 1977 until disabled out in
Up Spirits: Ode to a tot of Rum
There once was a time in H.M. Ships, When the magic hour had come. The leading hands of every mess … … Prepared to
Remembrance – In Ocean Wastes
In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, Their young hearts sleep; beneath the wave, The spirited, the good, the
Type 42 Association Reunion 003
The Type 42 Association Reunion 003 will be held at HMS Excellent on 22 Jul 2017. Open to all who have served on a



