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U.S. Navy to ‘modernise’ Morse code
U.S. Navy to ‘modernise’ Morse code because not enough sailors understand it Max BurmanYahoo News UK22 July 2017 Naval officers stand inside U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (AP Photo/Rishi Lekhi)...
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Was this a Right Choice
This is an image from the past and one which will most probably not be repeated in our Navy. The only time you will see something similar to this is when ships bring food on board and we store ship....
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One for the Old & Bolds
Here is an image of Petty Officers. Can anyone name the Petty Officers, When it was taken and what was the occasion. This was the 1965 Petty Officers Leadership Course which was held in HMNZS...
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REVIEW OF THE VETERANS SUPPORT ACT – CONSULTATION MEETINGS
Media Release – Professor Ron Paterson 25 July 2017 CONSULTATION ON VETERANS’ SUPPORT ACT UNDERWAY A discussion document about how the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 is working has been released today. It...
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Passing of a Lady
Regret to advise that Sandra Lee Newport wife of Colin Newport, ex Signalman, RNZN passed away 26 July 2017 in Melbourne after a long illness. On behalf of the Association our thoughts are with you...
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Jan 1966 Comms
Here is an image for sailors from 1966 January intake. The parade is held in PHILOMEL which might indicate that it was taken at the end of 1966 on completion of training. Maybe someone can put names...
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212th Anniversary Battle of Trafalgar – 20 Oct 17
The Te Atatu Memorial RSA will again be hosting this years annual Trafalgar Day Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Friday, 20th October 2017 and will be celebrated in true Naval fashion. Click...
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WHO IS A VETERAN
This is a good question and has nothing to do with entitlements.. It is certainly worth thinking about and raising with your member of parliament because if you have served in the New Zealand Defence...
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Jack Passings – August 2017
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of August 2017. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. BAILEY, Arthur WOREA
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Out of the Woodwork
These three images will stir some memories. Thanks Ditz for the memories. The first is HMNZS SANTON leaving the Singapore Station in 1966 and heading for Portsmouth. Decommissioning pennant flying A...
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A PIECE OF OUR PAST
This is what happens when we leave our past to someone who does not understand its relevance. They should have removed it, rather than let it rot and become an eyesore. HMNZS TAMAKI Quartermasters...
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Communicators and Politicians
Here is an image of two Communicators making the headlines. A quick visit to the Naval Base by our Prime Minister and Defence Minister. Well done Lisa and Wayne and you are also looking good Admiral.
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HMS Queen Elizabeth
Here is an article on HMS Queen Elizabeth together with some great images and video. Click HERE to read the article. This is a must view article.
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HMNZS BLACKPOOL
Here is a potted history of a ship which really made a difference in the 60’s and 70’s. She left Portsmouth on 9 October 1966 and voyaged through the Mediterranean stopping at Gibraltar and Malta....
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RNZN Communicators – Upcoming Events
REGISTER NOW RNZN COMMUNICATORS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Venue the Navy Museum When 1800 – 2000 6 October 2017 Further Information Registration Whose Coming RNZN COMMUNICATORS 2018 REUNION Venue Wairakei...
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COMMUNICATORS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Our 50th Anniversary will be celebrated with a Cocktail Evening held at the Navy Museum in Devonport on 6 October 2017. The evening will commence at 1800 and the Maritime Commander, Commodore Jim...
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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WILLIAM EDWARD SANDERS VC, DSO, RNR
This month will mark 100 years since LT Cdr William Edward Sanders RNR was killed in action during the Atlantic U-boat campaign of World War I. Lt Cdr Sanders was born in Takapuna in 1883 and to date...
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Chief of Naval Staff #9
Vice Admiral Sir Peter Phipps, KBE, DSC & Bar, VRD RNZN – CNS April 1960 – June 1963 Royal New Zealand Navy – Chief of Naval Staff & First Naval Member Sir Peter Phipps is often referred to as...
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HMNZS MOA
The “Bird Class vessels had been ordered by the Admiralty in 1939 and with the outbreak of World War II they were urgently needed along with every other vessel that could be mustered by Britain and her...
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Chief of Naval Staff #5
Rear Admiral John McBeath, CB, DSO, DSC, RN – CNS May 1955 – February 1958 Royal New Zealand Navy – Chief of Naval Staff & First Naval Member Rear Admiral John E.H. McBeath RN was born in the...
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