Britains New Navy

To all you ex sailors and those interested in the Royal Navy:   Details have been released regarding Britain’s introduction of the next generation of fighting ships: The Royal Navy is proud of the cutting edge capability of the new fleet of Type 45 destroyers.  Having initially named the first two ships of this class [...]

Written on January 11, 2011 | Posted in Odds & Sods | 4 comments

John Francis Elton Watkins

John Francis Elton Watkins Served in the Royal navy from 1940- 1949. Born 20/09/1918 1939. Educated at University of Aberstwyth, Wales. 1940. Joined Royal navy as a Ordinary seaman. 1941. (January) Commissioned to Sub Lieutenant. Royal Naval reserve. 1943. Promoted to Lieutenant. 1946. Demobilised. 1949. Rejoined and graduated B.Sc (Agric) June 1952. War Duties: Gunnery [...]

Written on December 25, 2010 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment

Tribute to the Chef’s

Royal,Navy,cooks,chefs,babys,heads,food,slang,raft

Written on December 16, 2010 | Posted in Odds & Sods | 4 comments

Fleet Review at Spithead 1953

Follow this LINK for a Pathe film of the Coronation Fleet Review at Spithead in 1953. The days when we had a Navy!

Written on December 15, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | 5 comments

Robby G’s Ships

I packed my kit bag 25 times from 1957 to 1984.

Written on September 26, 2009 | Posted in Odds & Sods | 10 comments