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A Yeoman on Parade
Here is an image of a Yeoman Billy Bartlett. What was the occasion, what was the date, what was the location and who were the two officers in the image?
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EXAMS OF THE PAST
Here is an examination taken by Midshipman for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant from a bygone era 1919. Trouble is there is no one around who will know the answers or have any publications which...
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Class of 1965 – CS 82
Here is an image of a class of Communicators from 1965. Can we name them? Standing L-R Te Oneone Charles Kingi, Ken Ireland, Keith Walsh, Hayward, Kerry Brooker, Frank Lewis, Murray Nash, Lee...
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Here is a First!
Today is the official birthday of the Royal New Zealand Navy and as you can see from the image below the New Zealand White Ensign was hoisted high alongside the New Zealand Flag today for the first...
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Pass the Salt Please
There is more ‘salt’ here than in any salt container you can find at home. This must be one occasion when Jim Blackburn was on the receiving end of a dit! Thanks Bill B for the image.
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Everything you Need to Know
Here is a link for everything you need to know to join the US Forces. Click HERE to view. Thanks John B for the link
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Reunion for May 1967 Intake
A 50th Reunion is being planned for the May intake of 1967 to be held at the Tauranga RSA on a date as close to the 17th May 2017 as possible. The actual date will be advised in due course. If you...
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HMS Westminster undergoes extensive Refit
HMS Westminster has just undergone an extensive refit. To read more click HERE. Thanks Dusty for the link.
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To VICTORY and beyond
Here are some images of a recent visit to HMS VICTORY which for those who don’t know is located in Portsmouth. Adjacent to VICTORY is the MARY ROSE (King Henry VIII flagship) and the water has now...
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Mary Rose Exhibition
Here are some recent images of the Mary Rose which was King Henry VIII’s flagship. The images do not do it justice and it is a wonderful exhibition which I would highly recommend if you are visiting...
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Who Passed Out?
Here is an image of the passing out party for CS82 sparkers course of 1965. The party was held at the Course Instructor Bob Hutchings (CRD) home. Left to Right: Butch Kingi (RIP), Lee Hallmond (RIP),...
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Jack Passings – October 2016
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of October 2016. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE SOPER, Robert Leonard (Bob) Seaman
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IRIRANGI SPORTS TEAMS
Here is an image of the 1958 IRIRANGI Ships Rugby Team. Can we name any of them? Image of the 1983 IRIRANGI Soccer Team. Standing – Graham Dallow, Selwyn Kaye, Malcolm Motion, Ritchie Marsh, George...
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Ross Sanson
I have recently been advised that Ross Sanson ex Chief Radioman and Lt Cdr has been diagnosed with a brain tumour, and after extensive treatment the prognosis does not look too good. Ross joined the...
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Time Travel with U534
Click HERE for a very interesting link of a recovered U Boat. On recovery they discovered a Top Secret Enigma Machine.
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Even the US are ‘listening’
The following post was received from Tom Dailey a former Chief Radioman, USN. A US Navy O-6 friend of mine, sent me an interesting article on SS WARRIMOO, and I noticed from where it had sprung. Just...
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ACP 131
To all those communicators whose ailing memories are having trouble. Click HERE for a copy of the latest Allied Communications Publication on Operating Signals Q and Z Codes
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USS ZUMWALT
The USN’s newest ship is USS ZUMWALT. Originally this was to be number one of 32 ships of the class however, due to the cost of these vessels the order has been reduced to only 3 ships in total. The...
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NIGHT TIME READING
Here is a list of current Allied Communications Publications (ACP’s) and some others which I am sure will keep you awake all night. ACP 113 – Call Sign Book for Ships ACP 121(I) – Communication...
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Warrant Officer of the Navy – Appointment
Yes, one of our own will be appointed as the Warrant Officer of the Navy in February 2017. Warrant Officer Communication Warfare Specialist (ex WOYS) Wayne Dyke has been selected by the Chief of Navy...
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