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Dining with Admirals (Not in my Day)
Outstanding men and women from across the Naval Service celebrated the greatest sea victory in British history at a unique dinner aboard Nelson’s flagship. Ninety-four sailors and Royal Marines were invited to join First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged 1st Sea Lord, best manners, best uniform, changing times, dinner, Flag Ship, HMS Victory, lieutenant, Nelson, Portsmouth, royal navy
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Good Bye Mr Postman
Like the Eggs and Butter man, the iceman, and the lamp lighters, sadly we have reached the end of the line for the beloved postman. I don’t suppose everyone would agree with my use of the term “Beloved” and no, … Continue reading
Posted in family, military, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged cards, changing times, Christmas, eggs and butter man, emails, facebook, lamplighter, letter boxes, mail bags, meter reader, parcels, post office, postman, royal navy, sad, stamp collectors, stamps, telegram boys, telegrams, twitter, valentines day
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I have to eat Crow!!!
I guess I way out of date (women in submarines) women have been accepted into the Canadian Navy Submarine service since 2001. In fact three are serving aboard HMC/SM Victoria on the West Coast. There are a total of six … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, military, veterans
Tagged changing times, Female submariners, HMCS Victoria, must be old, qualified, six, training, Upholder Class, West Coast
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