Tag Archives: HMS Ark Royal

A Proud Moment

Posted on May 9, 2014 by irishroverpei

Back in 1989 I sailed with the Royal Navy for the last time. I was very fortunate to be assigned the duty as escort officer to fifty Sea-Army and Air Cadets aboard HMS Ark Royal. The Ark Royal was one … Continue reading →

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HMS Ark Royal

Posted on October 25, 2010 by irishroverpei

The Ark Royal, flag ship of the Royal Navy is to be scraped. I was wrong thinking she would be mothballed. I don’t think any of the RN ships I served on still exist! I must really be getting old??but … Continue reading →

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Arsenal in Second Place!!!!HMS Ark Royal

Posted on October 24, 2010 by irishroverpei

Great game!Arsenal defeated Man City 3-0 and have moved back into second place in the league. Liverpool also won and managed to lift themselves off the bottom. Tough financial times in the UK have hit the Royal Navy hard. Apart … Continue reading →

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