Thanks, Morse, I was based at Northwood during May - Sept 1979. HMS WARRIOR another joint RN/RAF Comcen. In fact many of the Comcens were joint RN...
Sad to hear MHQ Pitreavie is no more. I am a little out of touch now but what location has taken over its role? Regards Hugh
Hello Morse, Yes, I was in the Ship room. I have just checked my service record and was there November 1979 - March 1980. 1983/84 at CMCM/CFP (Capt...
Morse I was a RN radio operator and used to enjoy using Morse. Unlike the RATT cct's you could communicate through a hell of a lot of interference....
"Of the many fine Divisions that served under me in the Second World War, none were finer than the Highland Division." Field Marshall Montgomery....
Welcome aboard, Foxhole. Regards Hugh
Welcome aboard, Caz. Regards Hugh
Welcome aboard, Johan. Regards Hugh
Welcome aboard, Joni. Regards Hugh
Hi Kyt, Unfortunately there appears to be nothing for Scotland either but the DVD can be purchased for around about £15 at this link here: Mayday...
UK Schedule - Mayday Tugs of War - Deep Sea Rescue Tugs I have just received the UK schedule for the screeings of Mayday Tugs of War beginning...
Welcome aboard, Blackwatch. Regards Hugh
It seems to me that the Russians appreciated the bravery of these men and women a lot more than our own government. Regards Hugh
Good luck with it Andy. Regards Hugh
Welcome aboard, Helen. Regards Hugh
Richard, Quite a common mistake - HMCS, HMS perceived as actual seagoing ships. As you have found out many were shore establishments known as "stone...
Hi Andy, I think that the armed services do get recognition for what they did and they do wholeheartedly deserve it. You could argue that some...
Just recently, the National Archives have withdrawn access to Board of Trade files (BT) via their Digital Express service. These files contain the...
I think the importance of the Battle of the Atlantic cannot be understated. This was a battle that started on the first day of the war and a heavy...
Best give him (I assume it is a him) the whisky, Kitty, you want to pass, don't you. Best be on the safe side. :) Regards Hugh
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