Remembering our Past – Jim Dell
I recently spoke with Jim Dell about writing his memoirs and sure enough he is starting to put pen to paper. I will develop a page shortly and collate all Communicators historys as they come to hand....
View ArticleF11 SQUADRON
The Designator 11th Frigate Flotilla was assigned to the Loch-class Frigates when they were commissioned into the RNZN. A number of questions have arisen Did the Loch’s ever go under the designation...
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Northern Luncheon
The Bay of Islands Yacht Club is the venue but we have had to move to Saturdays due to the local children having a very busy sailing programme on Sundays. So can you make, Saturday the 23 June for our...
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Review of the Operation of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014
Hon Ron Mark Minister for Veterans 23 May 2018 Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has tabled in Parliament a review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014. The review was carried out by...
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VETERANS AFFAIRS NEW WEBSITE
Not sure how many know that Veterans Affairs have launched their new website. This can be accessed by clicking HERE
View ArticleEnd of an Era
Well. The time has come for me to leave the RNZN. Yes, tomorrow I walk out the door for the last time after handing in my ID Card, Car Pass etc. 52 years to the day completed in the service of my...
View ArticleRemembering our Past – Jim Dell
I recently spoke with Jim Dell about writing his memoirs and sure enough he is starting to put pen to paper. I will develop a page shortly and collate all Communicators historys as they come to hand....
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Annual General Meeting
The next Anngual General Meeting for the RNZN Communicators Assn will be held at the Birkenhead RSA on 29 September 2018 commencing at 1100. Items for the Agenda or remits are to be forwarded to the...
View ArticleCommunicator Crossed the Bar
It is with regret that I advise that David Ernie Dorset MBE ex RNZN Signalman WW2 and WO NZ Army Vietnam Vet, father of Neill Dorset passed away this morning suddenly at the age of 96years at Seaview...
View ArticleBranch Badges of the RNZN
Click HERE to view some new branch badges of the RNZN. I note that even Jack Dusties are now SPECIALISTS. I have never known an OD to be a specialist at anything but they must be now.
View ArticleRN Communicators
Here is a LINK to a great website which has loads of history about RN Communicators. This is certainly worth a look and for those of you who either served or undertook courses in the UK I am sure it...
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UK Veterans Retain their ID
UK Veterans are now able to retain their ID Card allowing easier access to Services. Click HERE to read more.
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HMNZS LACHLAN
Two questions have arisen with regard HMNZS LACHLAN. The image below shows her flying a decommissioning pennant and her callsign. 1, How is a decomissioning pennant measured? 2. What was LACHLAN’s...
View ArticleJack Passings – June 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of June 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. WILLIAMSON, John Keith FRANCE James Aitken (Jim) Stoker AINGE, Raymond...
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How Many Sailors Lived Here – None
Well a number of you might have lived at RNZAF Shelly Bay at some time during your naval career. It was originally a naval facility being commissioned as HMNZS COOK during WWII. It was then handed...
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OLD SALTS NEWSLETTER #11
Here is a copy of the Old Salts Newsletter #11. The newsletter contains a report from a recent trip to Hawaii over ANZAC Day 2018. Click HERE to read on.
View ArticleUPDATE ON THE LONG SERVICE AWARDS REVIEW
Here is the latest update on the review of the Long Service Awards Review. This review commenced in 2004 and is still ongoing. On review of the first paragraph of this release it would appear that...
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Malayan Veterans Activity 15-16 September – Confirmed Program
A commemoration dinner will be held on Saturday 15th September 2018 in the OR’s mess at Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt Wellington commencing at 1930 hrs. The principal guest speaker will...
View ArticleA Sparker Remembers
Warrant Officer Paul (skin) Murray remembers his time in the Andrew. Click HERE to read his story. Come on Buntings lets be having ya. Stories please..
View ArticleHMNZS IRIRANGI – UPDATE
The following update is from Frank Lewis Update on how the application for HMNZS Irirangi to be designated a Historical Site under Heritage New Zealand. Speaking to Heritage New Zealand today I was...
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