Morse Question 010
Here ye go this is an easy one. Press Play to listen https://rnzncomms.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/2015-question-010.mp3
View ArticleOh to be a Warrant
Not sure which of these Warrant Officers is the youngest, maybe you can advise. A mini reunion in Dunedin for Warrants – Warrant Nos 67, 68 and 69…
View ArticleA Place to Remember
This brings back memories. Remember walking through the gate for the first time. HMNZS TAMAKI in 1972
View ArticleThoughts on Reunions
This was recently posted by Jack Donnelly on facebook and it really is food for thought. REUNIONS – “What will tomorrow bring?” I want to share with you all the importance of Reunions. What has...
View ArticleLink to Lochs
Click HERE for a link to the Loch Class Frigates website which a number of you will find interesting. Thanks John B for the link
View ArticleCAP TALLYS
I am about to place another order to the UK for Cap Tally’s. So if you missed out last time and want to order a cap tally please leave your requirements by placing a comment to this post. The cost is...
View ArticleCommunicator Recognised
Jan Kingham (nee Bucholtz) was recently recognised by the presentation of a Chief of Defence Force Commendation. BZ Jan.
View ArticleReunion Activities
Golf Where: – The golf is to be played at the Shandon Golf Course – Located at 471 Jackson St, Petone. When: – Sat 30 May, Four tee times from 10am have been booked. Should we get in excess of 16...
View ArticleJack Passings – April 2015
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of April 2015. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. JONES Neil Arthur AB Seaman BAGLEY, Leslie John (Jack) CLUTTERBUCK,...
View ArticleThe Giant Poppy
These images were sent in by John B who was in Auckland for the Ricky Martin concert. The image is looking down from the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The red discs represent the petals of the poppy...
View ArticleGeneral Question 013
Here is your question – Name two ships in the US Navy that are named after English people?
View ArticleLast Gallipoli warship unravels myths of WWI disaster
Here is an interesting link which is very topical. Click HERE . Thanks John B The image below is of the ship prior to refit.
View ArticleANZAC News from RSA National Office
Click HERE to read the ANZAC Day News from the RSA National Office. Lots of helpful hints if you are involved in running a service.
View ArticleA US Memorial
This is a US Armed Forces Memorial with a difference. Click HERE to view this memorial in Arizona. Thanks Gordon C for the link.
View ArticleInterview with CN
Below is an interview with Jack Steer which may answer a lot of questions you may have about our current Navy. If you have a question that you would like answered specifically leave a comment and I...
View ArticleSailor to Jailor
A Chief Yeoman from the past. Here is an image of Alan Whitley who is currently the Corrections Association NZ (CANZ) union president speaking about the Government’s decision to close a number of...
View ArticleJust for Fun
This is an oldie but a good one. Can anyone think of some ex communicators who might fit this role. The moral of this story is ‘ALWAYS FEED THE BIRDS’. Click HERE
View ArticleANZAC DAY 2015
From the images received it was obvious that the buntings were present but having difficulty seeing any sparkers in the backgrounds. Maybe they all had the morning watch!
View ArticleMorse Question 011
Here is one not so hard. Click Play to listen https://rnzncomms.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/2015-question-011.mp3
View ArticleGallipoli from a Naval Perspective
At the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Saturday, 28 March 2015 to Sunday, 31 January 2016 – 10am – 5pm Gallipoli: Myth and Memory is a brand new exhibition at the...
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