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Our frontispiece is a picture of

II.M..S. Centaur, Britain's first angleddeck carrier, taken during her re-cent successful trials in the Channel.She is shortly expected to embark

her three squadrons-806 (SeaHawk), 810 (Sea Fur)) and 820

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Mediterranean about the end of

July.The Centaur, the first of the tour

Hermes-class aircraft carriers and

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pended. but in 1951 she as put inhand for completion and finallycommissioned in September, 1953.

However, the adsent of the angleddeck necessitated changes in all car-riers under construction, and Cen-taur spent five months in Portsmouth

Dockyard having an interim (51 de-

grees) angled deck fitted, and finally

sailed for flying trials in April of this

year.The first Centaur was a 24-gun

Sixth Rate, launched in 1746 andused for routine work during theSeven Years War. She was sold

shortly afterwards. The second Cen-taur, a 74-gun Third Rate capturedfrom the French in 1759. served

valiantly in the West Indies before

foundering in a severe gale off New-foundland. The third Centaur, an-other 74-gun Third Rate, was

launched in 1797 at Woolwich and

distinguished herself on numerousoccasions during the NapoleonicWars, after which she was broken

up. The fourth ship of the name wasone of the earliest paddle-wheelsteam frigates which saw action

against the Russians during theCrimean War and later against the

Chinese. The fifth Centaur, a lightcruiser, was launched in 1916 andserved as Flagship of the destroyersbased at Harwich during the FirstWorld War.

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DraftingForecastCOMMISSIONING

PROGRAMME FOR THENEXT SIX MONTHS

'111E. FOLLOWINGPortsmouth-mannedships are expected to commis-Sion on general service between now

and the end of the year:

Late August: H.M.S. Duchess(Mediterranean/Home Fleet).

October: 1-1.M .S. Magpie (South

1AtlanticHome Fleet); I INIS. Charity

(\lediterraneati /Home Fleet): H.M.S.Whutesand flay (Fast lndies!HomeFleet)

December: H.M.S

Agineourt;H.M.S. Barrosa.

There are already a number of

volunteers for the above ships. Anyother men who may wish to volunteer

for them should do so as early as pos-sible. Remember that the ships will be

in commission for eighteen months

and are expected to spend not more

than twelve months ass av from the

United Kingdom.

After H.M.S. Modeste, whose new

ship's company will be leaving early in

July. there are no Portsmouth-manned

ships commissioning for foreign service

before the end of the year. The nextone is expected to be H.M.S. ConcordFir Fast station) in Jan u.i rv

NAVAL Men a welt as Nasal Outtittcrs are anxiously asaItnt!

the results of the trials of Naval jumpers with zip fasteners and

'rousers with fly front instead of the traditional fall front.

BARNETTS for the last seven years have been making all 110:11

trousers with side pockets as in civilian trousers; thereby a rating sinpls

lifts his jumper up the same as a packet would be lifted and slide' lii'

hand into the side pocket, and in every way this type of trouser conforms

with Naval Regulations. Should the fly front trousers be found satis"

factory, we shall, of course, make these as .(-Kin as we get permission to'

do so, but it will take some time to get used to a Scrsicc pair of trouser' -

for Stokers and Seamen without the traditional fall front.

BARNE1TS have had the pleasure of making the Naval Lnitorrns to:

such films as "Scott of the Antarctic." "The Gift Ilorse' and 'Sing)c

handed." To fit a well-known star onehas to be correct in every respect.

as, of course, these suits are seen by probably, millions of people: and it

Sonny Tufts in "The Gift Horse" and Jeff Iltinter in "Single Ilanded'

can be satisfactorily titled by BARNErIS, you can have every confidence

in getting a well-fitting Jumper and Trouser Suit made of a good serge

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I PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS Ady. 1954

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Navy NewsI noon

Rev. W J. I. Trgenna-PIggnit. O.B.E.. RN.,

Royal Naval Barracks. Poflsmouth

id.: Ps'rtsmouih 74571 (Ext. 2913)

Message from FlagOfficer Air (Home)WHEN I HAD read the tirst issue ofthe Portsmouth NAVY Ni.sss I realisedthat the staff and contributors hadcombined to produce a very readableand eye-catching paper. With all this

food material in the body of the paper.it is probable that the last thing youwill read in this issue will be the intro-duction. Now that you have seen thepictures and read the articles, youknow something of the past andpresent of the Fleet Air Arm. The hardwork and faith of its early, pioneerswas amply justified and enabled us tomeet a great challenge at sea in theSecond World War. ihat challenge isstill with us today.The Fleet Air Arm and the aircraft

carriers now represent more than one-filth of the total manpower of theNavy, and on them rests the responsi-bility for the main striking power ofthe Fleets. In defence of the shippingof our country they play no small part,whatever forms of attack may come.It is a big job and a vital one.The ability to adapt oneself readily

to new situations is of first importance.New aircraft and more effective andpowerful weapons are constantly beingadded to the strength of the Navy.This means that the officers and menof the Fleet Air Arm cannot rest con-tent on their laurels and must continueto be pioneers of ever changingmethods. It is this feeling which keepsthem on their toes and makes for asense of adventure and a personalshare in the march of events.On behalf of the Elect Air Arm I

send greetings and best wishes for itscontinued success to the NAVY NEwsfrom over the water,

i. A. S. ECCLES.Vice-Ad,niral.

EDItORIALTHE FIRS F issue of the N svv Ni wshas been well received and cong:atula-lions have been sent not only fromnaval personnel but from firms whohave advertised and from other news-papers.The issue has been sold out and

orders for July have already increased.We intend to feature a branch of

the Navy in each issue and in thisnun)-herour principal articles zoe devotedto the Fleet Air Arm. Photographs andcontributions tell of the latest develop-ments in Naval Aviation, which we be-lieve will be of interest to all readers.The August issue will feature the

Submarine Service and should be ofspecial interest to all submariners.We are grateful to an anonymous

donor who has given three prizes forthe best three articles to be written oilNAVY Ntws, full details of this com-petition appear elsewhere.

In response to a number of requestswe publish our first crossword, and wehope to make this a regular feature ofthe newspaper.

This month we have received morecontributions from ships and estab-lishments and we are very grateful toall who have contributed by theirarticles, subscriptions and suggestions.We have received so much "Com-

mand News" that we have been un-able to publish several articles.

It would greatly help if contributorsfrom ships and establishments restricttheir articles to 300 words.We tender our regrets to those whose

articles do not appear in this issue and

every endeavour will he made to pub-lish them next month.

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Navy in ParliamentMessing in ILM.Y. BrItannic

ON MAY 26 the First Lord of theAdmiralty as asked why the latesthunks, sleeping facilities and the new

system of cafeteria messing have notbeen included in H.M.Y. Britannia.and why the accommodation for thecrew has been so limited that juniorratings sleep in the same compartmentsas they eat. In his reply the First Lord.said:

"Only the junior ratings are accom-modated in broadside messes and sleepin hammocks. As my hon. and gallantFriend the Parliamentary and Finan-cial Secretary stated in the NavyEstimates debate on March 9, experi-ments are proceeding in the use ifbunks and of cafeteria messing, butthere is so far insufficient experienceto justify their general adoption.Incidentally, opinion on the relativemerits of the two systems, amongBritish ratings, is divided,

"The accommodation standards forthe ship's company are as good in HerMajesty's Yacht Britannia as in anyother of Her Majesty's ships, and con-siderably better than in most of theolder ones."

Naming of ILM. Ships

Mr. P. Williams asked the First Lordof the Admiralty whether he will con-sider the possibility of naming one ofthe ships in the Royal Navy H.M.S.Sunderland. to which the First Lordof the Admiralty replied:"Names have already been chosen

for all Her Majesty's ships and vesselson order or under construction. I will,however, arrange that the adoption ofthe name Sunderland is given con-sideration when a suitable opportunityoccurs."

Training of Cadets

On June 3 the First Lord of theAdmiralty outlined the new organisa-tion of the early training of navalofficers in the light of the decision thatin future cadets will enter the RoyalNavy about the age of 18.

Summarised, this means that cadetsof the new entry, who join the Navyfrom May. 1955, onwards, will receivea comprehensive course of trainingcentred at the Royal Naval College,Dartmouth. partly on shore and partlyafloat in a small squadron on HerMajesty's ships. The whole of theirearly training, lasting about two years,will thus be conducted by a singleauthority located at Dartmouth. andthe lull capacity of the Britannia RoyalNaval College will be used for thispurpose.

Cadets will, as now, be promoted tomidshipmen after one year of service,and on finally passing out of the Col-lege they will go to sea with the Fleetas acting sub-lieutenants to completetheir training. Thus we say good-byeto that figure so long associated withthe tradition of the Navy----a midship-man at sea.

Wearing of Civilian Clothes

Asked why junior ratings in theRoyal Navy arc not allowed to wearcivilian clothes when walking out ofnaval s h o r e establishments, andwhether he will consider granting thisconcession in the near future, the FirstLord of the Admiralty replied:"The main reason is the difficulty

of controlling large numbers passingin and out of barracks, where the

population changes quickly, withoutintroducing c x t r a restrictions orsecurity precautions. I will, however,consider whether any modification ofthe existing regulation is practicable."

National Service

The First Lord of the Admiraltywas also asked what was the normaltime to elapse between the dischargeof a National Service rating and thedespatch of his original Form S.459(his Service Certificate); and the nor-mal time to elapse before the dischargeof a National Service rating and theadjustment of his back pay and finalsettlement, including pay to cover

advancement to higher rate confirmedafter discharge. Also why there was along delay of two months and sixmonths respectively in the case of a

certain National Service able seaman.

The First Lord of the Admiralty, in

his reply, stated:

"A National Service rating usuallygets his final balance of pay about

half-way through his release leave, andhis Service Certificate just before hisfinal discharge.

"The able seaman in question re-ceived his pay settlement as ordinaryseaman during his release leave, buthe was in the unusual position ofhaving spent part of his service as acoder, and final settlement was delayedwhile a decision was sought on whetherhis time as coder could be counted inassessing his eligibility for advance-ment to able seaman. I very muchregret this delay, which was quiteexceptional."

Admiral Sir Dudley NorthOn June 2 the First Lord of the

Admiralty answered a number of ques-tions.

In reply to a question by Mr. Stokes,he outlined the Admiralty account ofthe circumstances surrounding the pas-sage of three Vichy French cruisersfrom the Eastern Mediterraneanthrough the Straits of Gibraltar to thenorth coast of Africa in 1940, whenAdmiral Sir Dudley North was incommand of the North Atlantic Sta-tion. This unhappy period, when ourattitude to the Vichy French Navy wasbeing decided, has now been broughtto the fore again by the publication ofthe Official Naval History of the war.

WHAT'S ONJULY, 1954

I. 1st to 10th: Southsca Lawn TennisTournament.

3. Naval Air Day. Ford,Hillsca Aquatic Gala.Nuffield United Services Officers'

Club. Evening Dress Dance.United Services v. Hampshire

Hogs.7, 7th to 9th: Hants v. Worcs.

7th and 8th: Whale Island Tourna-ment, H.M.S. Excellent. 1330.

. 9th to 11th: Triangular Fixtures,H.M.S. St. Vincent,

10. 10th to 13th: Hants v.Leics.

Ii, Strand Rep, in "Me and My Girl,"H.M.S. Mercury. 2000.

IS. H.M.S. Dryad, Ship's CompanyDance at Kimbells Ballroom,Southsea.

16. Signal Officers' Reunion. H.M.S.Mercury, 1830.

17. Southsea Rowing Regatta.Southsca Motor Club Sports.

Southsea Common.IS. Southsea Concord d'Elegants.19. 19th to 24th: Open Bowls Tourna-

ment.20. Petty Officers' Mess Dance, H.M.S.

Mercury. 2000.21. Chief Petty Officers' Mess Dance.

H.M.S. Mercury. 2000.

22. Signal School Mess Dance, H.M.S.Mercury. 2000.

23, Whale Island Summer Ball.23rd and 24th: United Services v.

Southern Command.24. Police Sports, Garrison Recreation

Ground,26. 26th to 31st: Portsmouth Cricket

Week. St. Helen's Ground.27. Pageant of Sport, Castle Fields.30. Portsmouth Sailors' Home Club.

Summer Dance. Tickets 2s.31. United Services v. Portsmouth

Football Club (charity match).

Tuesdays: Speedway Racing, South-ampton.

Wednesdays: Bathing Beauty Competi-tion. South Parade Pier.

Saturdays and Sundays (except 10thand 17th): Polo. Cowdray Park.Informal Dances. Nuffield United

Services Officers' Club, for mem-bers and their guests only.

Navy NewsAN ANONYMOUS donor has offeredthe following prizes for an article writ-ten giving a Point of Vies' upun NAVYNt:ws.

First Prize, £3.Second Prize, £2.Third Prize, LI.

The article must be readily !cztd.ihie,crisply written, well constructed, and,

I SPEND a lotdon't get me wiand it's my jobWhen it's all atmore time in tiI could count on the lingers of onehand the fellows I've met in cells whoare out-and-out had. Nearly all ofthem are men who have lost their headsfor a few moments, and a period ofcorrection puts them right.You don't find as a rule that they

come back for a second dose. Butthere was one man whom I had seenseveral times there. He came back formore. He always seemed glad to seeme during my visits and many an inter-esting conversation we had together.Aftet a while I began to wonderwhether my times with him were doingany good. They certainly didn't converthim to a new point of view; if they hadI wouldn't be seeing him so often incells.

This thought began to oppress meand it led me to spend more time withhim than anyone else. I began to askhim some very personal questionswhich brought out from him that hewas married, that his wife was allright; he had no complaint against her.I asked if she had any complaintagainst him. After a long pause he saidshe might well have. He said this so

grudgingly that there seemed no oppor-tunity offered to talk about reform.It was clear that his outlook on life andhis general behaviour were bringinghim into cells regularly, and it was thesame attitude of mind that was alien-ating him from his wife, though I couldtell that deep down he respected herand indeed loved her.

Black Sheepof time in the cells. Now streets but my old friend with a great'cog. I'm a naval parson grin on his face! He had his wife withto visit people in cells, him and she seemed just as happy.ided up I bet I've spent There was a gleaming new pram with atern than anybody. And chubby baby in it.

SS S

That was it. He was in a particularframe of mind that was bringing himinto all kinds of trouble in the Serviceand at home. Nothing I said or did everseemed to affect him and I had to counthim as one of my many failures. Ididn't write him off exactly. I just knewI was getting nowhere with him. but allthe same I mentioned him in myprayers every day. Our conversationscontinued on the best of terms and heoften ribbed me, "I suppose you comehere to convert me. You'll get nochange out of me. I'm a hard case. Iam." That is just what I thought hewas.Then one day he told me that because

of his treatment of her and the way hewas living, his wife was not writing anymore, and when he came out hewouldn't be going home. To my mindhis wife and home were the only hopefor his reform, so I rushed out toappeal to her. No one could helpsympathising with her point of view.Her husband was impossible. Aftereach cell punishment she talked to himfor his good. She had told him that itssas not only in the Service that his wayof life was causing trouble; it was thesame at home and with her. She haddecided there was nothing more to bedone, and no words of mine wouldpersuade her otherwise.Soon after this I got a draft-chit. I

paid a farewell visit to my black sheepand I could not pretend that he wasany the less black for my ministrations.Perhaps some other chaplain would dobetter.

A couple of years later I was backin Pompey and had occasion to visitone of the new housing estates on awelfare case. Who should I meet in the

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Naturally I began to ask all sorts ofquestions. What had brought aboutthis remarkable change? And he toldme, "You know, Padre, that celloffenders went to church on a Sunday.It made a change from the usual deadlyroutine and I was glad to go, but Ican't say I ever really entered into thespirit of the thing. One Sunday I wasdrowsing during your sermon whensuddenly something you were sayingjarred my mind and stuck there. Itmade me think what a fool I was tomyself. There and then I decided thatwhen I finished punishment I would gohome and patch it up with the wile,And it turned out all right."The wife told me delightedly that

they now had a good home with nicefurniture, her husband was quite ahandyman in the house and showed askilled touch with the baby.He had never been back to cells. I

was dumbfounded at the success of mysermon. Nobody has ever told anbefore or since that any words of minehad done any good. When I asked himwhat in particular I had said to makesuch an impression, he said it wassomething about the Prodigal Son.

Well, of course, it's not my story atall. It is the Lord's. But what a tributeto the saving power of His Word to thepresent day?

W. C. Sandey

NEWS INADMIRALTY

FLEET ORDERSA.F.O. 1391/54 drew attention to the

facilities offered by the Roal UnitedService Home for Girls, Ncwquay,Cornwall. The A.F.O. stated the agesand circumstances in which, in necessi-tous and approved cases, orphandaughters and other daughters of menof the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy,Army and Royal Air Force can beaccepted.

A.F.O, 1395/54 described the appli-cation of the present family passagescheme to families of naval personnelabroad consequent upon the intro-duction of General Service Com-missions. Officers and men inappointments entitling their families tojoin them abroad must decide whetheror not they wish to avail themselvesof this opportunity, as a result ofwhich it will he decided whether theirterm of service abroad is to he for 18months or a maximum of 2 years.The A.F.O. should he studied by thoseaffected.

A.F.O. 1398,54 announced require-mcnt.s for certain senior ratings toserve as instructors in the RoyalMalayan Navy, on loan for threecars.

A.F.Q. 160554 drew attention ofall personnel to the existence of theServices Resettlement Bulletin, whichassists officers and ratings with re-settlement problems. l his Bulletin isavailable to officers and men ininformation rooms.

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Wife's Acconunodation in Portsmouth

My husband is serving on board oneof H.M , ships in Portsmouth. I wouldlike to go and join him there. Can youtell me if there is any club or roomswhere naval wives can stay until I hadfound suitable rooms, as it is neversatisfactory for the husband to selectthe accommoda(ion. We have no ch ii-(ken.

I do hope you %% ill be able to helpme. \lv husband sent me the Ports-mouth New.s and we decided to writeto you.

I have enclosed a stamped envelopefor your reply.

Thank (('II for 5(1111' lesser.Yes, there i.s the Victory hotel for

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IOTOIt IAf Fl-II IS tune of the year when thedays are longer and the Englishcountryside h e c o us e s increasinglattractive, there is installed into many abreast the desire to own a motor car.

Perhaps a few ssords on the s'ery difli'cult subject of car buying rna nottherefore come amiss.

Ness Cars

One occasionally meets the personwho has been advised not to touch a---Backfire len" at any price. 'they givenothing but trouhle, old boy,'' In theexperience of the writer, such advice isinvariably hot air and quite withoutfoundation of any sort, other than pre-judice. If it ssere possible to trace hackhe origin of such advice, one wouldprobably. find that he real cause wasthat file car in question had been totallyunsuited to the owner's requirementsand was in other hands quite a soundsets ide. '['here are, in fact, no unreliableor had niotor cars produced by any ofthe well-known manufacturers these

days. We do. of course, sometimescome across the "rogue" ear in whichall the maximum tolerances seem tohave met by accident on the assemblyline. but these are few and far between.The folloss ing is perhaps the most

sensible ssay of going about the pur-chase (if a new car. Firstly, and mostimportant of all, is to decide how much

you can afford to spend, not forgettingthat lax and insurance will cost you afurther £25 approximately for the 12months, and also remembering thatthere is also a charge of about £6 for

delivery from the works, and £2 fornumber plates. Having decided on howmuch can he spent, the next point to beestablished is the intended function ofthe car. Is it for yourself and yourfamily. or yourself and girl friend andwill luggage capacity he a major factor,or is it intended for competition work!Furthermore, is economy of operationan essential factor'? A little serious

thought on these lines can narrow yoursearch down considerably. You will

probably be faced with a selection ofabout three makes, and it is at this stagethat you must ignore the advice of theknow-alt. Try the cars out yourselfwith an unbiased mind and select theone which most nearly fits yourre-quirements.This is only fair, and itdoes give you a good case for askingfor a firm delivery date. Incidentally, itis most unwise to try to play one dealeroff against another. Not only are youliable to fall between two stools and

fail to get the car you want, but youare likely to be pestered by salesmepfrom the different dealers you have

visited,

Part-exchangesIf you intend to part-exchange your

car, he reasonable about its value. Thesalesman knows within a few poundswhat your car can he re-sold for, andhe will always give you its fair retailprice provided you stick out. But don't

expect too much; he has his limit andwill always go to it to effect a sale. Onthe other hand he will always tell youquite defriiitely if you are asking themoon, and a little psychology on yourpart will tell you when you are askingtoo much. After all, you will expect agood' after-sales service and your

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men leave. I was brought up by fosterscars to bring to the notice of those

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staiiiped addressed cnselopc. there ate still many naval siren, bothserving and ex-Service, who are un-aware of its existence.

C At the time of going to press thereare 344 hraiiches throughout

the4L_ i British Isles and there are also

bratic tics in various parts of the world,dealer is US &idi more likely to he One esen as far away as Japan. The

gencro us if you give hi iii a little niargi total mciiihe i sInp to date is a pproxi-to play with in ease lie snakes a loss on iiiatcl% 30,(Hk) and it is hoped that it

your old car, as he may scell do. will eventually reach 3(X),tXX), which isthe target aimed at. This should not be

Used CarsThis is a subject on which much

could he written, but nothing short ofhard practical experience can reallyhelp you.

Sources of supply in order of prefer-ence are as follows:

(a) A can known to volt which isbeing sold for a known reason,such as a foreign draft;

(h) from a reputable dealer, prefer-ably with main agencies and aservice station:

(c) privately advertised cars pro-vided the owner is prepared tohave the car inspected by theA,A,, R..'.('., or a motorengineer;

(dl hack-street dealers.The snag about the last two is that

the private seller cannot give you aguarantee, whilst hack-street tradersfrequently buy their cars from thetrade, the reason for their disposal insuch a manner having been becausethey were below standard.A few points are worth rejisember-

ing. Exhaust noise from a loud or leak-ing exhaust can cover up a multitudeof knocks and rattles in a roughengine, Insist on trying the car outafter the exhaust has been repaired be-fore agreeing to buy the car. Alwaysexamine the bottoms of car doors forrust or patching, and also the wheelarches, usually seen from inside theboot. Signs of welding or patchingmeans thin, rusted and weak metalwhich may mean trouble. Recent re-cellulosing can also cover up :c multi-tude of sins. There are also many well-known mechanical points to watch suchas brakes, steering and king pins, andtransmission noises. As a round guide,it is seldom possible to buy a reallygood car for much under £200, whilstit is always necessary to spend about£10 on improvements after purchase.Any car older than 1939 will requirean engineer's report by most insur-ance companies, so be careful of that1935 bargain jalopy for £65. The in-sunapce premium is also usually loadedwith an addition of 20 per cent, forcans of 1938 vintage or earlier,

INTERNATIONAL FIXTURES

July 3,-Rest and Be Thankful HillClimb.

July 10,-Half-litre cc. Crystal PalaceRace Meeting,

July 17,-British Grand Prix.July 22.-Boulay Bay Hill Climb.Aug. 2,-Half-litre cc, Brands Hatch

Meeting.Aug. 7.-Mid-Cbeshinc Oulton Park

Meeting.

Aug. 14.-West Essex Meeting. Snet-tcrton.

Sept. 4.-Brighton Speed Trials.Sept. 11.-Tourist Trophy Can Racet.Sept. 19.-Bttgatti O,C. Prescott Hill

Climb.Sept. 25.-B.AR.C. Meeting. Good-

wood.

ditticult in these islands such as ours.where so many have spent variousperiods in the service of the WhiteEnsign.The Associat ion was first funned in

1935 under the title of Royal Naval)ld ( cciii rushes Association. It hose this

title until s1:iv, 1950, when the titlewas altered to I lie Royal Naval Asso-ciation. ii ith full support by the Ad-niiraltv. I lie reason for this altcnaticiriwas that many younger men who werestill sd Sing and who were eligible tobecome members, were put oil by the''Old ( ccnsr:cde'' part. It seemed that

visuahised meetings of old-timci0 would spend many happy hots i

going to sinking stations on them, lb i-.0! cotlrsc. ss.is never the case, as ausof the fo I loss in g may. become rsidns he iafter six insonthis' service under theWhite Ensign : Royal Naval and RoyalSI a nine ohlccers and men, W(inseti'',Roal Nasal Service and QueenAlex-andra'sNursing Service. 'therefore.although there are many of us whohave completed time as fl .0s., I 2-yc:crrisen and pensioners, we still have agreat nit n% incus hens who are still do-ing their st sift and they aid pantrcul:irhwlccccrre.\s already stated. branchesare it) lie found in all parts of theBritish Isles and illost certainly in thethree ilia iccr iiaval ports.

*rite l'cc rI sisiciuthi Branch cit file Asso-cia ticcn, total nsens hcrshn i p it) date1.2M, have a very tine headquarters

. . - . were enlarged tcs twice itsoriginal sueand club situated ill the I cit Streetafter this-ce scars at a cost of£2,(M)()-Recreation( r o it n d s , Commercialodd. Looking still further ahead, aRoad entrance. This hi .irich was firstmovcnsent is now afoot to build a pet-formed in 1937 with .s_ total nscmh r-manent brick building. The presentship of 30, these hew enthusiasts club otters a variety of entertainmentto the Association issembers. 1 here is-,c fully liceriscd ha r. iihich is openseven days a week during permitted- -----hours. Dances are licit] weekly. and

-.Saturday and Sund:iv social eveningsare a great success, iniproin plus coircer ts

ttN : riri Conceit5t

::--is engaged and our own Ics.il ,slsoss sare produced at least once a i usa i ten.Activities are not only confined it) theclub, as frequent trips me organisiedto London and other paits (if filecountry. At present arrangenicills itt.jin hand for the followins shows: in

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the Royal

4. . London with tile usual show at the

1'14 I Wembley

Iill the e~ening: Atigti~t.II;

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Years on hcc." and l)ecenihser 10, thisbranch annual dinner and dance.

It will, I hope, he seen that there weplenty of advantages ill joining the

/ . R.N.A. and don't forget that as loneas you have sensed six months in the

narur,clls could not afford a club but Service you are eligible to join.managed to keep together by holdingThe President of the Portsmouththeir meetings when and w hsr they Branch is Rear-Admiral H F Ilcii iicould,, in cluoroonis of various licensed

CU,, l)S,C,, whose interesting articlespreniiscs. 'Ibis state of attains con-

on the Royal Navy may often he readtinued until April, 1948, when thein the porj.s,,,ont/s Eveningbranch affairs were taken over by the , . - -.

late l.ieut-Co,isniiarider F. B. Pantlin,The ( hairnsan is Mr. C . 55 . Bright.SI.BE. Through his efforts a single

who has ably held this otlice for thehut in the Pitt Street grounds was past five years,loaned to the branch to form a head- If you have any doubts conic alongquarters arid club and from that tinse and give us a look up. Any nicrnherl'onspey has never looked hack. One will gladly give you information is toof the first considerations was to get joining.a licensed ban going and as there was

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Saturday. July 10. ---The AnnualParade on Horse Guards Parade andthe reunion at the Festival Hall.

Saturday. July 24. -The monthly

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THE WAR AT SEA: Capt. S. W.

Ros'kill. R.N. (11M. StationeryOffice. £2 2.s.)

'11W KELLY: Kenneth Poolnian.

(William Kiiuber, lSs,b

"Lord bless its. *ow I pitiesUnhappy folks on shore now-,"

In the midst of the Press and Parlia-

mentary furore regarding AdmiralNorth, no one appears to have foundtime to study those several hundred

pages which deal with the rest of thewar at sea between 1939 and 1941.Such study, however, is amply repaid.l'he writer has brought to his task notonly considerable knowledge and

powers of analysis-these are to be

expected, though they are not alwaysfound in an official history-hut ahistorian's rarer gifts, courage and

plain speaking. Courage is apparent ina readiness to :cdnsit that commanderscan be nsistaken, that the Admiraltycan be misled and that the Navy canhe at fault. Here is no whitewashingapologist, but one who recognises thehistorical truth that the British wintheir wars largely in spite of them-selses. Plain speaking and forthrightjudgment enliven the whole tale. In theI'eriod of the Defensive" covered

by this first volume there was much thatwill earn the censure of future genera-tions: but there is much, too, that willbring pride to those who, in the hard-pressed ships of the Navy, had theirslim ic (if our finest hour.

ens terta in isse n t by a lisiting concertparty.

In addition to the above twop,)-gritussacs, the quarterli show producedliv the branch iiieiiihcrs will be pres-secited during the month on a date stillto he arranged.

spell budgerigar. If she book hitsfault, it is in the slight tendency, tosentimental moralising that creeps isnow and again. The Kc'llv is in manyways (lie living drama enacted againstthe great hitekeloth of ]'lit. War tit Sea.

COURT MARTIAL: Alastair Mar'.,(Fred Muller, 12.s, 6d.)

Professional standards are alwayshigh, and professional standards rigid.The professional man who find.,; hini-self at v:iri:cnce with the code whsench','he has agreed to he governed may wellhe right, for a variety, of reasons, inrejecting that code when lie discoversthat he cannot in conscience and dutycontinue to subscribe to it. The right-ness of such rejection, however, can-not he proved by alleging the wrong-ness of the code rejected. The con-ditions which are no longer acceptableto one who has suffered a sea-changedo not on that account lose all virtue.It is in parading his own inalienablerightness in every circumstance from

global strategy downwards that the:cutlsor of this book alienates the sym-pathy which would naturally beextended to hiins by his fellows. He is-Isoexcuses himself. accuses himself. lIesx4io excuses hiinsself by accusing othersforfeits a measure of professionalregard, and is like to stand, a modernJunitcs, condemned by the intensspen-ance of his accusations and theimnioderitey of his opinions.

So saisg Buntline it) Bowline whilethey rode ccitt the gale. Unhappy folkon shore will have a rough passagewith this book, evens though they keepa handy thsuitssh inn the glossary of navalterms provided. The author describeshimself as ''a corn plete I undistin-guished 'I hostilities Onsl' ordinaryseaman," but lie has succeeded in it

quite extraordinary way in capturingthe sailor's approach. For thus story ofa famous dcstncsve is a sailcsr's book,in the authentic dialect of the Navy. Itcaptures the idea of leadership as seen

by followership. Capt. The Lord LouisMounthatten painting the side in curls-

pany with two enthusiastic seamen %%it(,devote more effort to their captain'soveralls than to the nsore legitimatetarget. It captures the staid PettyOfficer, one moment "screaming 'ihheedin' 'cad ccnf," the next patientlyshowing a hewildened, homesick ,eeruiithow to make life a little easier. 1 liens'is an excellent device for keeping outof the clutches of the -Gestapo- illbarracks, and the story of the stokerwho achieved penrlsissmoni to keep a

canary because could not

PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

Aviation and SimulationMANY ANTI AIRCRAFT ratingshave successfully "shot down" theirHeinkels and Dornicrs from the safeprecincts of the Dome Trainer. Thisingenious device projects a tutu on thecurved interior of a hemisphericalbuilding and gives a most realisticeffect of an approaching aircraft.Similarly, the submariner may onoccasion congratulate himself on hisprowess in sinking a U-boat on theanti-submarine attack table. This isyet another method used for instruct-ing the specialist in his business bymeans of mechanical aids.

Perhaps the smug smile on the faceof the officer in the Fleet Air Armrecruiting advertisement is due in nosmall measure to the fact that whilstlearning to fly the modern way he willdo so in one undamaged piece. Basicflying tuition is given in a LinkTrainer. This mock - up plane issecurely anchored to the deck but in-dulges in most of the antics whichare possible for its live counterpart toperform at 10,W0 to 20MA ft. up. Alllikely and unlikely conditions of flightcan be acted out in the security of theclassroom. Instruments show the ap-propriate readings in response toactions taken with the controls. Theinstructor can slyly empty, a petroltank and leave the embryo pilot facedwith a faltering engine and the neces-sity for rapid and correct drill.

Mechanised AidsSo readily have schools, Services

and industry accepted the principle ofmechanised aids to learning that thebuilding of some of these aids is acomplex business, ever changing andgrowing in order to keep pace with thedevelopment of the procedure whichit is desired to simulate.The Link Trainer referred to above

was invented before the war and, bymodern standards, is a comparativelysimple device. An entire crew for amulti-engined aircraft can now boarda synthetic training machine and, un-der conditions of startling realism, flyover Italy without leaving the instruc-tion hangar. This realism is nowcarried to the point where the switch-ing on of the dc-icing gear sheds theimaginary ice from the airscrew andsends it rattling against the cabin bulk-head in a manner which is loud andfar from imaginary.

Airline operators are keen to graspthe opportunity of saving aircraft

hours and hazards to men andmachines. The modern simulator doesthis, and at a recent international AirTransport Association conference inSpain. attended by representatives f26 nations, one whole day was givento discussing the best methods ofapplying synthetic training devices tothe problems confronting civil airtransport organisations.

Exact Conditions Copied11e development of these modern

synthetic trainers calls for technicianswho are able to reconstruct the exactconditions applying to aircraft at anyone moment, he it taking off, flying orans state of emergency which may beencountered. The engine and acro-ds mimic characteristics of the aircraftto he simulated are carefully studiedh technicians and eventually con-verted into terms of electrical power.A series of eomputors thenauto-maticallytranslate throttle or controlcolumn movement into a form whichcan be relayed back to the cockpit.giving the pilot the identical instru-ment representation he would expectshould he make similar movements inflight. In a like manner, elevator, rud-der and aileron loadings are calculatedfor any condition, taking into accountsuch factors as the weight and centreof gravity of the aircraft at any givenmoment, its attitude, speed, altitudeand a number of different circum-stances.Thus a pilot undergoing training is

given the "feel" of the aircraft undervarious conditions, with the exceptionof loads imposed by gravity, which aredifficult to reproduce realistically inview of the static nature of thesimulator.

Research and development is onlyone side of the manufacturer'sactivities; he has, in addition, to makethe aircraft shell, instruments, aircraftupholstery, navigational aids and,possibly, additional components tothose used in an actual aircraft. Thereis, of course, scope for electronic en-gineers, and this is a side of thedevelopment of synthetic trainerswhich is rapidly expanding.

The: demand for craftsmen is con-stantly increasing, and it is hoped topublish an article in a future issue ofNAVY Niws pointing out the oppor-tunities existing in the manufacture fflight simulators for fully qualifiedRoyal Navy personnel leaving theService.

W.R.N.So NOTESW.R.N.V.R.

THE W.R.N.V.R. attached to all theR.N.V.R. divisions were invited to takepart in the Jubilee Review, and a repre-sentative number were sent to Ports-mouth for training. With a few excep-tions, all the officers and ratings wereaccommodated in the Duchess of KentBarracks, and all through Tuesday,June 8, parties were arriving from thestation, until the very last tired ratingsfrom Scotland got in at 2230--to com-plete a total of 32 officers and 225ratings.The W.R.N.S. quarters staff are to

he congratulated on the way, theyhandled the accommodation and feed-ing of so many extra. This was nosmall task. and once the first smallsnags were ironed out the work wentsmoothly.

It was fascinating to watch the evolu-tion of the divisions from a ratherchaotic start to a wonderfully smartparade all in the space of three days,and when the Commander-in-Chief,Portsmouth, took the march past onFriday, June II. they looked superb.

For those who were privileged to seeHer Majesty The Queen review theparade on Saturday, June 12. it was avery sad sight, after the enthusiastictraining and pressing of suits, cleaningof shoes and general polishing-upwhich went on the night before, to secthe divisions gradually getting wetterand wetter. but even so it must havebeen a great day for them all.The majority of the officers and

ratings went on from London for afurther week of their annual trainingin W.R.N.S. units in the South of Eng-land, and the platoon of oneW.R.N.V.R. officer and 30 W.R.N.V.R.ratings who are doing their training inH.M.S. Victory formed part of theW.R.N.S. representation at fortnightlydivisions in the Royal Naval Barrackson Friday, June 18.

Third Officer E. S. Wells and 26W.R.N.V.R. ratings joined H.M.S.Mercury on June 13, after theR.N.V.R. Jubilee Review. They con-sisted of one Petty. Officer Wren (Regu-lating), one Clothing, one Victualling,and 22 Communications ratings.

Queen's Birthday Parade-Southsca,June tO, 1954

Amongst the W.R.N.S. contingentwhich took part in the Queen's Birth-day Parade on Southsea Common wereone petty officer and 35 Wrens fromH.M.S. Mercury.

"Shop Window"

A party of 25 W.R.N.S. officersspent a very pleasant and most inter-esting day at sea in H.M.S. Eagle dur-ing the rehearsal for "Shop Window"at the end of May.

International handicrafts ExhibitionThe W.R.N.S. is to have a display

of handicrafts at the second Interna-tional Handicrafts Exhibition, which isbeing held at Olympia from September9 to 23, 1954. W.R.N.S. officers andratings may enter as many articles asthey want for the 14 various classes.and entries should reach the Officer-in-Charge, Handicrafts Exhibition, 3Princes Gardens, South Kensington.S.W.7. by August 23, 1954. TheW.R.N.S. work will be judged withhandicrafts sent in from all overBritain, and silver and bronze plaquesare being awarded to pri'winncrs.Further particulars may be had fromW.R.N.S. unit officers or the senior in-structor officers of the establishmentswhere W.R.N.S. personnel are borne.

Flag DayThe W.R.N.S. officers and ratings

who kindly volunteered to sell flags inaid of the Portsmouth blind and oldpeople are to be congratulated on thesum of £44 5s. 8d. which they collected,The sum collected for the Life-BoatAssociation, whose flag day was orJune 29, is not yet known.

W.R.N.S. OfficersThird Officer D. Pornroy relieves

Third Officer E. H. Scott in H.M.SVictory on July 5, 1954. Third OfficeiJarvis has gone to H.M.S. Sanderlinifrom H.M.S. Collingwood. Thir(Officer V. Thomas. H.M.S. Vernonleaves for embarkation leave or

July 6, 1954, prior to going to Malta.

MARRIEDQUARTERSIARRlFD QUARTERS are with uss a matter of Admiralty policy andwill not he long before every married

ifficer and man will have a chance ofmarried quarter whenever he goes

o an established naval port, or to a

hip working from one, or to a terman-nt shore station.The scheme started several yearsgo when the Admiralty. deeded to do

omething for the married oflicers andnen sent to shore establishments awayrom towns of any sue. It was par-icularly difficult in such places for theamily man to find anywhere to livevith his family and it is not surprisinghat such places were given first prior-ty: In this phase married quarters werewilt principally at the air stations butIso at the more remote naval schoolsnd establishments, such as Dryad.Mercury and Osprey in the Portsmouthommand. This phase is now practic-

illy complete.The second phase which is now start-

ng affects the vast majority of generalervice ratings. This time the largernaval ports have been selected; in thePortsmouth Command this meansPortsmouth and Portland, but theres still hope that it may be possible tonclude other places. At Portsmouth

is proposed to build 1.550 houses1.250 of them for ratings) and at Port-and 365 houses (325 of them forratings). This phase is known as theHome Port Married Quarters scheme.

Keeps his QuartersThe Home Port scheme marks an

mportant point in the growth ofhe married quarters set-up as, forhe first time, the married man afloats placed on the same footing, ashe married man in a shore establish-ment. Furthermore, a man does notnecessarily have to leave a marriedquarter as soon as he is drafted or ap-pointed away from a particularesta-blishmentor ship. So long as he re-mains based on the same port he canremain put. If, for instance, a manwere drafted from the Barracks to theReserve Fleet at Portsmouth or to aPortsmouth-manned ship of the HomeFleet or to another shore establishmentit Portsmouth, he could remain in hismarried quarter. He can, in fact, makemv combination of such moves andremain, On the other hand, if heis drafted to foreign service, or to aship not based on Portsmouth. or toin establishment with its own marriedquarters or to an establishment out ofPortsmouth he will he given a month'snotice to leave.Under such an arrangement some

lucky men who got in early mightqualify to remain in married quartersfor a very, long time indeed, deprivingothers of a chance of taking advantageof the scheme. It has therefore beennecessary to fix a maximum periodthat a person may remain in a marriedquarter at any one time. The periodis now three years. but it is hoped thatit ma\' be lengthened later.To build such large numbers of

houses takes a long time. A very largesum of money is involved and greatcare must be taken to spend it to thevery best advantage. First of all, siteshave to he found and this is by nomeans an easy task. Houses cannotjust he dumped anywhere. Thcs' needwater, electricity or gas and sewers andthe nearer they are to existing sources,the more economical the site becomes.There must be means of getting to theDockyard easily, reasonable shoppingarrangements in the district, schoolsand a pub and a cinema. When a suit-able site has been found, the surveyorshave to get to work and, when theyhave produced their answer, theplanners and architects can draw up asite plan. Only when their effort haspassed the Local Planning Authority,been endorsed by the Commander-in-Chief as entirely suitable, been ap-proved by the Board of Admiralty andreceived Treasury sanction can anythought he given to bricks and mortar.It still takes several months to makeout bills of quantities, prepare and callfor tenders and finally to allocate thecontract. ,

It is obviously impossible to build

Continued in next co!un,n

n ternnrLnmJ. BARBER, Ord. Sig., 1LM.S. Im-

placable, died June 7, 1954.

C. A. MFNZIE.S, AX, H.M.S.Saintes, died June 11, 1954.

L A. BANGER, C.P.O., ILMS.Glasgow, died June 16, 1954.

1. A. BANGER, C.P.O., Il.M,S.Dolphin, died June 17, 1954.

Woman's Sectionil-lOSE NAVAL wives who were liv-ing in or around Chatham, or else-where in the Norc Command, a fewyears ago, will remember with affec-tion Lady Moore. the wife of the thenCommander-in-Chief.Whatever the occasion, La d v

Maore's elegant figure lent distinction,and wives of officers and ratings weremade to feel that she took a deep inter-est in their welfare.

Knowing that Lady Moore had hadexperience of entertaining on bothsides of the Atlantic, NAVY Nuwswrote to her asking for a contribution.She has kindly sent two recipes, to-gether with her good wishes for thesuccess of the paper.

Ice-cream--American StyleANY GOOD brand of coffee ice-cream, about 1 family size brick.

About + cup golden syrup.I tablespoon (or more) shelled wal-

nuts, cut lip (not minced). Add walnutsto syrup and make it very hot. Servehot as a sauce for ice-cream, to bepoured over it as it is served.

Fish Chowder

(For two or three). Fry two smallslices of bacon in fish kettle until crisp.Remove and break up into smallpieces. Put into kettle with bacon fat1 cup of water.

4 lb. raw fish, cut up.3 small raw potatoes, cut up,1 small onion, cut up.4 teaspoon (or mote) salt, pepper.Cook slowly for hour. Add I cup

milk and bring to the boil. Just beforeserving sprinkle crisp bacon pieces ontop of the chowder.

Miss Sheila SirnWE INTERVIEWED a young wifeand mother the other day. Like thou-sands of others she is pretty and trim,

enjoys cooking and runs her house-hold. In addition to this, however, shehas a full-time profession, the stage!Sheila Sim. who must be one of ourhardest-worked actresses, is at presenttaking the leading part in a new play,"Ihe Soldier and the Lady," producedin the West End this month. She hasjust finished her latest film, "West ofZanzibar." and fits in broadcasting atfrequent intervals. A remarkably goodorganiser, we felt, and enquired howshe arranged everything. She has atrustworthy staff and supervises atweek-ends.

Asked if she had naval connections,Miss Sim said she felt like a naval wife,as husband Richard Attention ugh hadbeen in the Senior Service in three ofhis best-known films. "In Which WeServe," "Morning Departure" and"The Gift Horse." Husband and wifelove playing together, as in the play"To Dorothy, a Son," which ran forover a year and a half, and in theirnewest film, to be made this autumn,with the provisional title of "The NightMy Number Came Up." They feel,however, that it is gqod to be on theirown occasionally; often, in a partner-ship, one part is not as suitable as theother. Does son Michael, four and ahalf, intend to follow his father's

r

v.career! I ncrnaLing the postmanhas anything to do with it motherthinks it probable!

Miss Sim hated leaving her familyfor the three months she spent on loca-tion with "West of Zanzibar," but shefound film-making under those condi-tions a wonderful experience. Starlingat Zanzibar, with its dazzlingly whitesands and colour contrasts, she movedto Mombasa and finally into the bush.(Her pet irritation-packets of soapflakes disintegrating in the damp heatinto a soggy wet mass!) By, the way,listen for the song "Jambo," which waswritten as background music for thefilm and is becoming popular.We came away feeling that Miss Sim,

besides being one of our most attrac-tive actresses is a remarkably capableyoung woman,

OLDEST MEMBERWhen we saw Mrs. Parsons dancing

the Veleta the other afternoon we tookher for a well-preserved, dainty, littlemiddle-aged lady. All the adjectives fitMrs. Parsons except "middle-aged."Actually she will reach her 87th birth-day this year!We were filled with admiration when

we learnt how she keeps her six-roomed house in apple-pie order. Mrs.Parsons joined the R.N.F.U.S.W. in1903. Although she was widowed inthe First World War and has lost bothher sons, whom she described as

"lovely boys," Mrs. Parsons has neverlost her zest for life. She is a memberof the R.N.F.U.S.W. (Royal Naval

Friendly. Union of Sailors' Wives), theGood Companions' Club and theDarhy and Joan Club.

EXERCISELIE ON the floor, on your back, andrelax. Place your arms outstretched atyour sides. Raise the right leg, touchthe floor at your right with the toe,then bring the leg round until the toetouches the floor at your left side.Repeat this with the left leg, then alter-nately, in rhythmic time.

Raise the knees to the chest, toesstretched downwards, tucked in tounderneath of thighs. Keepingshoulders on the ground move hipsand legs over first to right, then to left,in a rolling movement.With the lower part of the body

raised, practise cycling.In all the exercises aim at a rhythmic

movement; attempt complete relaxa-tion in between,

(Next month: Poise and Posture,)

Continued fruit: previous columnall the houses at the same time. Pre-

parations for the different sites cannothe undertaken together if other im-

portant work is not to be neglected,some sites are not available until alater date and, in any case, there arcnot enough builders available to under-take the whole programme without up-setting Council and other importantbuilding schemes. The Home Portsscheme is therefore divided into parts.The first part at Portsmouth, whichconsists of 380 ratings' houses and 90officers' houses, has been approved andbuilding will start late this summer.The remaining houses will be approvedas the preliminary arrangements are

completed and contracts arranged.It was obviously going to be a long

time between the announcement of theintention to build married quarters andthe date of completion of the firsthouses. So that married men shouldnot be without any form of assistancewith the problem of accommodation,it was arranged that whenever any partof the building programme was ap-proved, a similar number of furnishedhouses or flats can be hired until thehouses are built. At Portsmouth wecan therefore hire 90 houses for officersand 380 houses for ratings. These wereallocated last December. A descriptionof the system of hirings will appear inthe next issue.

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COMMAND NEWSH.M.S. BOXER

H.M.S. BOXER is now one of Her

Majesty's Floating Stone Frigates andshe celebrated her relegation to PortService by making a protracted tour ofa number of the local beauty spots.We saw Torbay, with its striking redcliffs flanked by rugged sandstone head-lands; we also sampled the beveragesand other delicacies of Torquay and

Brixham; we visited historic Plymouthwith its wealth of ancient sights-un-fortunately it seemed to be the mon-soon season: we paid a brief visit to

pretty little Mcvagissey- a visit whichwill not soon be forgotten by the in-habitants. Farther west we anchoredin that magnificent harbour. FalmouthSound. formed, like Plymouth Sound.in a drowned river valley, and over-looked by romantic Pendennis Castle-one afternoon and evening sullicedto discover the best and worst of this

port. Passing round Land's End westeamed for several days betweenWales and Ireland, anchoring late each

evening in Dale Roads, a delightful in-let it, the beautiful, mountainous Welshcoast. deserted except for a few build-ings. one of which, fortunately, was a

public house, and sailing each morningat first light.

Pleasure, of course, was not the

primary. purpose for these visits. Partof the time we were engaged in givingsea experience to Dartmouth Cadets.Their principal activity in so far as itaffected the ship's company as a wholewas pulling whalers every dinner time,this necessitated the presence of the

ship's company for hoisting. Thesesorties, however, were not withoutinterest: one crew had a mishap in

hoisting which resulted in one end ofthe boat remaining in the water whilethe other end was swinging high in theair, the occupants f the boat, mean-while. swarming tip the life-lines--onemade such good speed that it wasrumoured of him that he used someform of compressed gas as a jet pro-pulsion unit. While on the subject ofsea boats, I am reminded of an occa-sion. one of the few days when we havebeen in the Portsmouth area, when aparty of W.R.N.S. personnel (in a daytrip took away both whalers. Theladies, by rather unorthodox oarsman-ship. managed to get a short distancefrom the ship but were unable to gethick: it was left to the coxswains andbowmen, members of the ship's com-pany. to bring the, boats back alongside.Mention of day trippers recalls arumour that H.M.S. Boxer was to be-come .S.S. Boxer because of the numberof passengers who were normally car-ried. It was even suggested that wecould have made a little, on the sideferrying passengers between Wales andIreland.The weather has been, if not always

pleasant, at least fairly consistent.Most days it has been reminiscentof a new-born babe rocked-ratherheavily-in the cradle of the deep. Inthe Channel we had a little sun, plentyof rain and high winds and seas. Oncewe were round Land's End, after a dayof comparative calm, we fell in againwith the rough weather. Our pitchingbecame morenoticcablc and we rolled-oh.how we rolled! We rolled heavilyat times in the Channel, but neverenough to cause footprints on the bulk-heads. This prompts a very pertinentquestion: The gallant Capt. HoratioHornhlower. R.N., is credibly reportedto have been sea-sick at Spithead, butis there any previous record of a man

being thus afflicted in a shoreestab-lishment!All through this period the guard

were drilling regularly and conscienti-

ously in preparation for the visit ofthe Commander-in-Chief on June 21and on the big day they compared

favourably with the best of naval

guards, especially when one considershat to achieve similar drilling condi-ions there would have to be a per-nancnt earthquake under R.N.ll.

parade ground. The ship's company,ilso created a very favourable impres-tion as they marched past by divisions.The weather and the ship's move-

merits. especially the latter, haveCombined to curtail severely our

iporting activities. I refer here, ofcourse. to the conventional sports. Ouronly sporting venture was it cricketmatch in which the Portsmouth Squad--on team included ten Boxer represen-atives. The match was lost by a small

margin to H.M.S. Collingwood. Onwo occasions bathing over the sidehas been permitted, although on thefirst occasion there were few who hadthe stamina to stay in for any lengthof time and also very few who went ina second time.The Boxer contribution in the last

issue was submitted by Leading CoderSpecial) R. H. I ineham and not byLieut.-Cdr. (SP.) R. H. I.inet,am as

you printed- the error is easily madewhen abbreviations are tised. Thisronti ibution is from Coder (Educa-tional) I'. \V. A. l.ewin.

THIRD SUBMARINE SQUADRONHAVING MISSED entering anynews for our paper's first issue, wehasten to make amends in the secondwi (It sortie topical points."A boat, a boat, my fortune for a

boat.'' quoth the ''Buffer.'' without

apologising. gaily waving a hank-notein the air at 0200 hours after a goodrun. Lucky to have one left by (lien,but was able w procure the servicesof a fisherman's boat, and the fourcomrades-in-arms embarked amidsthilarity and relief at not being stran-ded-until "Buffer." coining last.stepped oil tile gunwhalc.Now "Hulls" is no light-weight. It

i rumoured all four are now apply-ing to join the Under-water DivingClub. M.A.A. Harris, C.P.O. "Buffs"Knight. ('It. Ck.(O) Lowe and Ch.

Yardley.As cricket is not yet fully under

way, only. a football teat i's quotableat the moment. In the Scottish Ania-(cur Football League. Division IV. theSquadron team came within point fiveof a goal of promotion, being thatmuch behind in second place-holders.This being our first season in theleague we hope to make a better show-ing in the next soccer season.The Squadron Athletic Meeting is

provisionally dated July 10. Some argu-ments now centre on the best methodsof training, if any-or perhaps whatexcesses to avoid in the meantime.Preceding this we have the ClydeWeek Regatta, front July 3 to 10. inwhich four dinghies have bcçn enteredfor each (lay's racing, and two whalersare expected to be entered before theclosing date of entries.

Being so far front the Royal Tourna-ment, it was with no small amount ofpride that the TV shows of this annualevent have been watched in our can-teen ashore. The merits of all threeServices have been discussed, but onething is certain, our confidence in thesmartness, enthusiasm and popularityof the Royal Navy detachment wasnever misplaced.

I1.M. Submarine Tireless returnedto Rothesav recently. Gathering insubmariners' I ihcrtymen from Tirelessreached a new height of novelty, asthey crocodiled back to the boat atGibraltar collecting bodies en rouIC as

they sang -Hi Ho. Hi Ho, it's off tosea we go." Apparently a jeep acrosstheir path presented no obstacle ---firstman stepped up. through and out theother side, closely followed by the re-PORTSMOUTH

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mainder. last man through passing arather nautical comment to the ratherweak protest of the driver!Other ships of the Squadron have

had trips to Rotterdam. though so farno favourable reports, nor unfavour-able one', for that matter, have reachedyour correspondent. Does anyone evernot have a good time in Holland,though'!H.M. Submarine Seraph has been at

Falmouth. and H.M. Submarine TallyI In has recently returned to theUnited Kingdom having "snorted"fruit) Bermud:t.

sIontclare is at present the depotship for the Squadron, but her daysare now numbered, for the Adamantis rapidly approaching a state wherebyshe can take over (approximately themiddle of next term). They do say thata change is as good as a rest, and thatis what we'll get! A paying-off danceis being arranged to be held shortlyafter summer leave. and judging bypast dances at the Rothcszty PavilionBallroom, a good time is anticipatedby all.

ALMS. VOLACE"AMSTERDAM'S NOT much of arun . . . . Back in 1947. . . When Iwas on MItts...."How the more elderly members of

mite ship's company went to town!H.M.S. Volage was to pay tier firstforeign visit since reconimissioning asa new anti -soi)ma ri ne frigate and thecrew of "the ship which does the mostsea tinie of the 'third Training Squad-ron" was looking forward to it. Yes.even the 01(1 (roes!The visit, from June 4 to 9, was pre-

ceded by a short stay at Sea:borough.*]'here a visit by one of I-Icr Majesty'sships always brings had weather aridH.M.S. Volage cane well tipw scratch .I lalf the ship's company were strandedashore for a night and a day.On turning toward Amsterdam.

however, the sea calmed and changedit almost into a pleasure cruise. Thenthe sun came out and underlined thethought that some people pay hundredsof pounds to do exactly. the same tiring--more or less.At Amsterdam the people were very

friendly. Public transport was free.'I rips were laid on to go round thecanals- there are twice as many thereas in Venice- the IbIs Liqueur dis-tiiiery-.mnd also round two breweries.All these attractions received the an-ticipated popularity.The city possesses practically every-

thing. 'there is an intellectual centresurrounding some marvellous art gal-leries and museums and a district ofshops, night clubs and cafes-pubs theycall then in England --- around theRembrandt Square. There is also, forthose who like that sort of thing, adistrict known as the Zeeduk.The return voyage was uneventful

and equally pleasant. After staying fora week-end in Portsmouth, Volage re-turned to its base in Londonderry tocontinue with the normal programmeof submarine exercises,

After Scarborough and Amsterdam.Derry is much too quiet a run ashore.But amongst the gloom. Jack has triedhard to find at least one crumb of com-fort: "Ought to be able to catch up onsome sleep, anyway,"

Might even save some money, too.

COMMAND SEAMANSHIPSCHOOL

THE COMMAND Seamanship Schooladministered by the Commodore,Royal Navy Barracks, is at presentaccommodated in Victoria Barracks.Southsea. The Instructional Officersare Lieut.-Cdr. F. J. R. King, RoyalNavy, Mr. E. Miller. CommissionedBoatswain, Royal Navy, and a staff ofseven chief petty officers and pettyofficers,

'[lie function of the school is totrain personnel for higher rate in theseaman branch, and the following aretrained and examined there:

1. Candidates wishing to qualify inseamanship for executive officerbranch rank.

2. Leading seamen wishing to passfor petty officer.

3. Able seamen wishing to pass forleading seaman.

Candidates for the above coursesare normally accommodated in Vic-toria Barracks for the duration of theircourses, which are four weeks forcandidates for branch rank and threeweeks for others.

-For those interested in statistics the

following figures may be of interest:Between January, 1953,and January,

1954----44 candidates were examined in

seamanship for executive officerbranch rank and 37 passed,

278 leading seamen were examinedfor petty officer and 246 passed.

396 able seamen were examined for

leading seaman and 233 passed.Application for courses should he

made through Commanding Officer tothe Commodore. Royal Naval Bar-racks, Portsmouth.

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A roster of (lie names of mcii re-

questing courses is kept in theSea-manshipSchool and individuals arecalled in when (heir namesarrive atthe top (ii the roster, subject alwa sto there being no drafting officeobjection.

There is at present a long waitinglist and the delay between zuppls togfor a course arid being called in us inthe region of three months. Ambitiousmen should therefore apply as earlyas possible.

THE UNDI:RWATI:R COUNTER-MEASURES AND wl:APONs

ESTABLISHMENTTHE UNDERWATER Counter-measures and Weapons Establishment.one of (lie outly-ing establishments illthe Portsmouth Command, has nowmaintained a separate existence underthat title for over three years atHavant. Formerly known as theAdmiralty Mining Establishment. itsorigin was in the Mine Design Depart-ment of H.M.S. Vernon and it wasmoved to Leigh Park and West Leigh.Havant, in 1940, In those days LeighPark lay in rural seclusion and formany years (here remained a prospectthat the establishment might one dayreturn "to town" to its former environ-ment near the Dockyard. Instead, thetown has spread out towards theestablishment and the new permanentlocation for U.C.W.E. at West LeighWill eventually he included in a newI

urban district of appreciable size.l-Iitherto. the absence of local housinghas been a handicap to theestablish-ment'ssocial and sports activities butthis situation is slowly improving asstall find homes in the area.

H.M.S. DUCHESSTHE LAST cruise of the first commis-sion will certainly be a memorable one.starting in Gibraltar and finishing inStockholm. On leaving Portsmouth wewent out to wear the flag of Rear-Admiral Cuthbcrt, Flag Officer Flo-tillas,.Home, in command of the RoyalEscort from Gibraltar to the Nore. ]'hegreat honour of being chosen for thisand the excitement and thrill of escort-ing Her Majesty home need hardly bestressed.

At Invergordon, amidst sumac prettyhard work, Duchess won the obstaclewhaler race against all the Fleet andnow as I write we are at Scapa Flow inthe midst of the Home Fleet Regatta.To crown a really grand cruise we

leave here at the end of the week tovisit Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

H.M.S. PHtENIX

THE MOST important item of newsfrom Phenix this month was theawards, announced in the BirthdayHonours, to Shipt. Lieut.-Cdr. C.Haynes, R.N., who receives the M.B.E.and the B.E.M. to C.P.O. J. A. Rad-ford. Our sincere congratulations.Although the wet weather caused a

crisis in the cricket fixture lists, thispast month has seen an inter-partmatch practically every other night. Sofar the Supply Branch are the favour-ites, but Horsca and the Seamen teamsmay easily upset form. In the Inter-Establishment Knockout Contest, wehave been drawn against R.N.B. By thetime that this is being read, the resultwill have been resolved. Let's hopethat R.N.B. will have the same sort ofshock as did Dryad when they wereknocked out by Phnix in the tenniscompetition.On Tuesday, June 29, a team and

spectators go to the London sportsground of the Phwnix Assurance Co.

for a (iuiC-(Iii v match. The return willbe played down here sonic time in July.It is intended. now that sports liaisonhas come about, to make this matchin annual event.Wednesday. June 16. saw a party go

to London, firstly as guests of Path,Ltd. thence to Earl's Court to supportl'oriipev. Although Ponip.y werebeaten by I)evonpor(, it was such :tclose thing that only three secondsseparated the two teams. Vocally, thel'oumipey supporters had the edge of theothers. So much so. that thecom-mentatormentioned this in hisbroad-castduring the run. Next year weintend to make even more chucking-up noise to assist in putting t'(inrpeyfirst instead of second. This year hasbeen :i close affair. Hard luck, l'omnpey,well done.The fruits of all the hard work put

in on the gardens can now he seen. Theroads, plots, all are ablaze with colour.If the plans for next year mature. (liePortsmouth Corporation had betterlook to their gardens or Pha'nix willsteal their laurels.

Building and alterations are goingapace; likewise the foundations for thenew tennis courts. With any luck, too,with buildings no longer requiredapproved for demolition, this (tritenext year will, we hope, see a full-sizefootball pitch being laid down in theEstablishment.

Still awaiting final confirmation is(he proposed direct variety broadcaston July 22. If it is as enjoyable as theone put over tin the Light Prografflilleon June 25, we will be favoured indeed.

Stop PreU has just been learnt that the

PhL'nix hid to put on a pageant, as theRoyal Navy's contribution to the Ala'mciii Reunion in October. has ,beenapproved by Their Lordships.Lieut.-Cdr.F. H. N. Shute, R.N., will writeand produce "Grand Ukkers." Thusyear the Reunion will take place atWemnblev instead of Earl's Court. Moredetails will he announced later.

"The Bird"

H.M.S. ARIEL"At Ibonie"

ARIEI. WAScommissioned at WorthyDown, Winchester, in July. 1952,hay-ingconic south from Warrington,Lancashire. It is the Air ElectricalSchool of the Royal Navy. TheSouthern Naval Aircraft Salvage andTransport Unit and an Equipment andTrials Section arc based here. The air-field is used for dive-bombing prac-tices by R.N.A.S. Ford and forweapon - throwing runs by H.M.S.Vernon,There are over 80 Portsmouth

Division ratings at Arid, which is aPortsmouth "ship" for branches otherthan Air.We are new to Portsmouth area and

may not he widely known. You canget to know us better, if you wish, oilThursday. July. 22, when we are havingan "At Home." This will include dis-plays by various departments(W.R.N.S.. P,T,, Band. etc.), exhibi-tions, sports and other competitionsarid demonstrations (lire-fighting, heli-copter, aircraft equipment).

Admission will he free to Servicemelt in uniform. Civilians will becharged Is. (children 6d.). Titere willbe :u children's corner and also refresh-merits. The gates open at 1 p.m. Pro-ceeds go to naval charities.

If you find yourself with Thursdayafternoon, July 22, free, come alongand visit its. Apart from an interestingafternoon. the visit to the Hampshirecountryside would be well worthwhile.

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PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

FLEETAIR TRAINERS T11ELIMITEDAYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

A career with interest and distinct possibilities is offered to

suitably qualified R.N. personnel leaving the service. Workingconditions are excellent and rates of pay above the average.

Immediate requirements are for:

ENGINEERS of University standard with a minimum of

three years' development or design experience in either

electronic or mechanical engineering.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS. Fleet Air Arm Specialists

with good matheniatics, technical kno edge--radio radar or

electronics.

DRAUGHTSMEN*. All grades. With a knowledge of work-

shop practice for development work. Experience on Attack

Teachers, or Fire Control Equipment, an advantage.

INSPECTORS (Electrical Section). Electrical Artilicers are

invited to apply for these posts.

lNsIRcIF;N'r MAKERS, MACIIINISIS AND FIrrl;Rs.

Good oplortunltIcs for O.As. ERAs., and Stoker Mechanics

able to undertake precision work on modern machinery in

well equipped shops.

WOOD MACHINISTS. Router and spindle

required.

Candidates for tile above posts s/gould btrile lu//v to i/ic

Personnel Officer. Air Trainers Li,nizt'd, Aylesbury, wan' vi.s

Weeks before i/let are reat/t 10 take up enlp/ollnenr.

The Royal Navy of the FutureHISTORY OF THE FLEET AIR ARM

AT THE outbreak'of the First World aircraft had not been able to keepWar the Royal Naval Air Service, then I pace, and in 1939. at the outbreak ofin its infancy, consisted mainly of sea- I the Second World War, the Fleet Airplanes and airships. By the end of that Arm's seven carriers, which includedair it had grown to quite a sizeable I the brand new Ark Royal, werep. t of the Royal Navy. In fact, on I equipped with such ohiolete aircraft as\pril's Fools Day" in 1918-the day I the Sea Gladiator, Roe. Skua. Fulmar.

the Royal Naval Air Service amal- and-the Navy's mainstay-the Faircyt.tii.itcd with the Royal Flying Corps Swordfish. Better aircraft were to come.iii become the Royal Air Force-the notably the naval version of the\.'.s lost some 50.(XX) officers and Hurricane and Spitfire, but in the open-men. 2.5(X) aircraft and, scattered all ing years of the war the pilots of theover the world, nearly 1(X) airfields. Fleet AirArm were ill equipped indeed.One year before this massed transfer I

of men and material the first deck land- I The Second World Waring had been made at sea by a naval

Throughout the war, carriers wereofficer, Squadron Commander Dun- I the main target of the enemy's strikingrung. Royal Naval Air Service. force. The first naval casualty of thething a Sopwith Pup, alighted on thetoiaard flying-off deck of H.M.S. war ssas the aircraft-carrier Coura-

IT oits. Previously a battle cruiser. geous. which, two weeks after war wasdeclared. as torpedoed and sunk 500

lIStS. Furious had been converted miles west of the Seillv Isles. The otherinto a carrier. Dunning made a totalot tan deck landings, only the first Fleet carriers to be sunk were the

herng successful. A lyre burst at his Glorious. Hermes, Eagle and ArkRoyal-the last named, according to

second attempt and he went over theI the enemy's radio, on many occasions.

side into the sea and was killed. , ,,--------- --- h. h

Between the Warsor tire nest twenty %ears-from

IS to 'flS. when the Navy took overis nan flying once again, the task ofdeveloping aircraft was the respon-sibility of the Air Ministry. Naturally.sshile grappling with such mighty andimponderable tasks such as building upthe air defence of Great Britain. and ofLondon. and while producing, fromvery slender resources, an adequatestriking force to meet any enemy, theasiation requirements of the Fleet AirArm were loss (in the priority list.Nevertheless, progress had been made,and by 1938 landing on a flight deckhad become an accepted normal prac-tice and the aircraft carrier had becomea rccognis:d capital ship of the Fleet.Regrettably, the development of naval

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sevencommission at the outbreak of hos-tilities only the Argus and Furioussurvived the whole war. But these losseswere offset by the addition of six Fleetcarriers: the Illustrious, Formidable.Victorious, Indomitable. Indefatigableand Implacable, as well as manyAmerican lease-lend "Woolssorth"carriers, and British "l.ight-Fkets" ofthe Colossus class. As well as by thesefine ships. Atlantic and Russian con-voys were also covered by aircraft fromconverted merchant ships, capable offlying-off and landing-on a few air-craft. These "Mac" ships (MerchantAircraft Carriers) did sterling work inall weathers.

Many million square miles of oceanwere searched by carrier-borne air-craft. Enemy submarines could neverbe certain that an aircraft would not beoverhead when they surfaced, nomatter how obscure the ocean in whichthey acre operating: and, of course.this sea-borne aircraft potential repre-sented an ever-present mobile threat.Enemy surface raiders could be pur-sued and struck from the air in any sc.i.anywhere, and at any time. Althoughthe number of carriers wascompara-tivelysmall, this possibility represented

NFAW RATINGAIRCREW

a very real threat which effectively pre- Not It) all is given the opportunityvented any proper relaxation by the to rise above their friends on theenemy's maritime force, ground, but a recent Admiralty Fleet

Throughout the war the Fleet Air Order granted this privilege to certainArm operated ashore as wl as afloat ratings in the Aircraft Handler andand flew in every theatre of war. It is Underwater Control categories.not gene:.illy known, for instance, that rhe Fleet Air Arm has asked formany nasal pilots were loaned to the volunteers from these branches for air.Royal Air Force for the Battle of crew duties in multi-seat aircraft andBritain: and in the Mediterranean. helicopters. For the naval airmanseveral naval squadrons assisted the (Aircraft Handler) these duties wouldArmy in the Egyptian and Libyan include target towing and photographicDeserts. operating from desert air- marking in shore-based, twin-enginedstrips. Swordfish flew from the moun- aircraft attached to Fleet Require.tains of Albania. helping the Greeks in merit Units. The Seamen Underwatertheir forlorn struggle, first against the Control ratings may fly with the Navy'sItalians and then against the Germans. latest anti-submarine helicopter squad-sinking fifteen ships in the first two ron practising their art from a differentweeks of the Greek war. Naval fighter mediumpilots helped to defend the island of Selected volunteers who successfullyCrete, operating from Maleme airfield, complete the course will be employedFor many months of 1940 and 1941. as aircrew for an initial period of four

I flying from Malta. naval Swordfish years. after which they will resumeI were the only night-striking force to nonnal duties in their parent branch.operate against enemy ships: during They will. however, be eligible to

I five months of 1941, flying nightly and volunteer for further aircrew serviceI in the face of heavy bombing attacks after completing two Years. ora normalevery day, that squadron sank 250.000 foreign commission in general service.tons of Ronimel's shipping. Senior rates who have completed two

or more periods may. should they soAerial Engagements volunteer, be employed on aircrew

Mans famous Fleet Air Arm engage-instructional duties even if they are nolonger medically fit for flying.ments will go down to posterity in

British naval history. OutstandingAt the end of training. the Rating

tmongst these were the Battle of Aircrew badge will he awarded; it islaranto. when Swordfish from Illus- worn on the left sleese just above the' ious crippled the Italian Flect~ the cu If and is identical in design to thelIattle of Matapan. when aerial tor old Telegraphist (Flying) badge. Oncepedoes fired by aircraft from Formid- this badge has been awarded it willable and by Swordfish from Maleme normally he kept for the remainder of

I airfield, at Crete. slowed down the the holder's service whether or not heItalian Fleet so that the Navy's big

in employed in flying duties.c'uns could overtake and finish the Flying pay of 3s. 6d. a day will be

- enemy; and the sinking of Bismark, paid to the qualified man for the dura-I found and struck by naval aircraft lion of his loan for aircrew duties.

I mm Victorious, taking-off and land- Portsmouth Port Division has beenrug in heavy seas when the flight deck allocated the highest number of vacan-a:ls rising and falling 60 feet every 30 cies in this scheme, and the Admiralty

I seconds Again the Fleet were able to state that if-there are sufficient volunI deliver a knockout blow; the tragic leers from home service, men will notI and lonely fate of the six Swordfish be withdrawn from abroad..For thosewhich were the only aircraft to find the who are keen to "get their feet off theI Seharnhorst and Gneisenau, when deck" here is the chance.

those two ships crept out of Brcct, infog, and steameU up the English (Ian-nd. For this attack Lieut.-Cdr.Esmond, the leader, earned a post-humous V.C.

In the Pacific war, British fleetcarriers joined forces with the UnitedStates Fleet, their aircraft operatingagainst Japan until the hitter end; andmore recently, in Korean operations.carrier-borne aircraft again provedtheir worth, the Triumph being the firstto arrive and her aircraft the first tooperate against the Communists whenhostilities first began. t'any othercarriers were employed in Koreanwaters throughout that war.From small obsolete beginnings the

Fleet Air Arm has fought hard andwell, and with great success. For themajority of attacks by nasal carrier-borne aircraft it was necessary tomaintain secrecy as to the whereaboutsof the Fleet, and the policy, generally,was for the Press and the H.B.C. tocredit these attacks to the Royal AirForce, which is why, throughout thewar, very little was heard of theactivities of naval aircraft. The wis-dom of this policy was borne out Rimeand time again.The development of naval aircraft,

which got off to such a bad start, neverreally caught up throughout the war.In this respect it is interesting to notethat the Swordfish was the only air-craft to be "in" at the beginning and"in" at the end of the war. It is onlynow, after nine years of peace, thatdesign is beginning to match demand.The two latest British innovations-the steam catapult and the angled deck-both of which base been adopted bythe United States Navy, are a clearsign that, in the modern Fleet Air Arm.carrier design has at last to keep pacewith aircraft development, and not theother way round as it was between thetwo World Wars.

July. 1954 PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

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THE PHOTOGRAPHS on this pageillustrate two fields of military aviationwhich the Royal Navy has pioneered in

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Helicopters

flaying led the development in theUnited Kingdom of the helicopter for

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Fi'.t in the field F.,remocl .-o-r in,.'

Teller. This combination is used in the/iseoulnt. a civil airliner, but it is notouind in any other British military air-raft. In the Wyvern the turbine enginelrives contra-rotating propellers andtnsures that the aircraft can carry aieavy strike load for a long distanceit high speed. The Gannet is a twin-tngincd aircraft in which the engines tlRI:\- GANNI:rIrive co-axial contra-rotatingpro-pellors. This aircraft, which was sped-icallv designed for anti-submarinework, carries a comprehensive load of

lelecting and "killing" equipment. Onef the requirements of an anti-sub-ruarinc aircraft is that it should have a

ong patrol endurance yet should he

:apable of high speed when going inor the kill. The Gannet can be flownn one engine when on patrol; theecond engine can be cut in inslan-ancotuslv when high performance is

required.

The Sea IIask

The Sea Hawk is the standard FleetAir Arm fighter of today. Although ithas a higher landing speed than earliernaval aircraft, associated with its hightop speed, it gives such an excellentview from the cockpit, that pilots findit easy to land on the deck. The next

generation of naval fighters can he

expected to have swept-hack wings and

may, be powered by twin jet enginesemploying reheat. They will probablybe able to exceed sonic speed in level

flight and will be able to carry the mostup-to-date air-to-air guided missiles.

The Vickers Supermarine 525

The Vickers Supermarine 525. shown

opposite shortly after take-off, is anexperimental aircraft which has beendeveloped for the Royal Navy, Its con-

figuration with swept-back wings andtwin jet engines typifies what may he

expected in future naval tighten .............

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Command News (contd.)ILM.Y. BRITANNIA

IT IS to be hoped that readers willforgive the author for adding to themany thousands of words alreadywritten about H.MY. Britannia.

First a word about our ship's com-pany. As many readers will know,volunteers were originally called forfrom all ships and establishmentsregardless of depot. Eventually 1.500selected volunteers were interviewed,Some of whom had been sent homefrom foreign service for the occasion.Names of the selected ship's companywere promulgated and shortly after-wards we were drafted in the RoyalNaval Barracks, Portsmouth. where wewere measured for our Royal yachtsuits A special train took us tip toGlasgow and there we joined Britannia.w Ii ich was at that time under the com-mand of Commander J. S. Dalglish.During the following six weeks we wereall fully extended in the process of"working up.'' The author of thisarticle has taken part in the "workingtip'' of several ships, but can neverremember a ship's company, whichworked as hard as (lid Britannia'sduring this period. Our first Royalduty I av not too far ahead, and therewas almost a sense of urgency attachedto ever tiring we did. The weather didits best to hinder us. and soon aftersailing for the first time we ran into aForce S gale, which was to be fol-lossed by others in the weeks that fol-lossed. Ihere was little let-up after ourarrival in Portsmouth, and I thinkthat it was sith a feeling of generalrelief that %%c finally sailed for thes 1 cdi terra rican s itir their Royal II igh'nesse'. lucy were to become a familiarand cheering sight to its all in the weeksahead.You will all he familiar with the de-

tails of our outward and return jour-neys. Many. glamorous word pictureswere painted of its. and at this junctureit would be appropriate to correct theimpression that seems to exist in somepeoples minds, that we lived a life ofunparalleled case and luxury. Our Ser-vice readers will have realised that anenormous amount of hard work goeson behind the scenes, and it is alsotrue to state that we enjoyed a lesserdegree of relaxation than we wereaccustomed to in general service. How-ever. the privilege of rendering personalservice to the Royal Family and ofsharing to a large degree in the colourand spectacle which always surroundstheir movements affords a very realand satisfying compensation.

Were any Royal yachtsman asked torecall the outstanding spectacle of ourrecent journeying, he would almostcertainly, select the occasion whenAdmiral The Earl Mounthattcn ofBurma in tl.N1.S. Glasgow led theMediterranean Fleet past Britannia athigh speed to salute Her Majesty. Thiswas a sight which outrivalled anyhlollvsood extravaganza and onewhich most of us will never forget.Certainly the moment of greatest satis-faction was felt when we arrived at ourThames berth amidst a deafeningbackground of cheers, church belts andsyrens. and the family reunion tookplace. It sas on this same day in Britan-nia that the Flag Officer. Royal Yachts,Vice-Admiral Sir Connolly Abel Smith,%sho had assumed command of Br i tan-nia in Malta. was knighted by tierMajesty, an event which afforded its allgreat pleasure.With the departure of our Royal

passengers the yacht was strangelyquiet and it hardly seems possible aswe lay here in our berth at "H" moor-ings off Whale Island that we weresuch a short while ago the focus of alleyes. We are, of course, stilt in fullcommission and at short notice forRoyal duty.Royal yachtsmen ashore are still the

subject of some curiosity, and most ofus have. at one time or another, re-ceived attention from members of thepublic. The latter have asked manyquestions of its and as a result we havehad it) deselop a degree of diplomacyin order to meet the problem of beingsociable and at the same time reticent

about the more personal aspects ofRoyal service.One big problem which had to be

faced was the creation of a pleasantlyrelaxed and yachtlike atmosphere intowhich our Royal passengers wouldsettle comfortably, iit the same timepreserving the discipline and efficiencywhich exists throughout the Service asa whole. Careful organisation andwhole-hearted co-operation by every-one solved this problem successfully.

As far as living conditions are con-cerned it should be sufficient to saythat we settled quickly, into a familiarenvironment. Our mess decks are some-what more roomy than we havehitherto been accustomed to, and thechief and petty officers enjoy as doratings in new construction warshipsthe previously rare luxury of a bunk.Our food, leave and ship's routine areon a par with general service, and con-trary to odd rumour we do not liveexclusively, on a diet of chicken andchampagne, nor as s as forecast by oneextravagant citizen did ratings receivean issue of fur-lined hammocks anddoeskin blankets.

In conclusion, your Royal yachtcorrespondent ss ould like to state that

the only slight "dampener" on the

great pleasure and pride we felt in ren-

dering our recent sersice ssas experi-enced s hen reading articles s Inch

stated that Britannia s as an extrava-

gancc and that the maintenance of herand her ship's company %% as an unjust1-liable expense. No person %o ho realisedfully the wonderful success of the

recent ('ommonwea liii tour, and who

appreciated our high status as a

Sovereign nation, could countenancesuch air opinion. lii the years to conic

sse feet confident that Britannia will

render such service as to please the

most exact i rig section of public opinion.

IL%I.S. I)AII)ALUS

H.M.S. I)AIit)At.US held their

annual sports day on Thursday. June

3. and a large number of spectators

enjoyed a suintiy afternoon. 'I he meet-

ing was held on the airfield under

A.A.A. rules. Memorable perfor-mances were the effortless running of

L.A. Smith and Wren Riclrardsotr.the excellent timing of E.M.A. Bur-

bridge in the three miles. and the styleof N.A. Watson in the mile.

'1 Ire humorous high-lights of the

afternoon were the chariot race, in

which all the participants collapsed in

their eagerness to reach the winning

post, and the boat races, in which thecrews made feverish and largely futile

attempts to keel) in step. The veterans'races received much vocal encourage-ment. not always cotrip l imentary,through the efforts were prodigious.One very senior officer was observedto bite the dust. The obstacle coursewas heavy, going and E.M.A. Blakeclimbed, squirmed and rolled his wayto the post with commendable agility.The 'rug-of-War Shield was won by801 Squadron after a hard-won battlewith thc'l'raining Division.

]"he shield for the highest aggregatewas won by the Engineering Division.The prizes were presented by LadySt. Clair Ford, who was presented witha bouquet by charming little l)oreenStevenson.

II.M.S. STARLING

SINCE OUR escapades last appearedin this column we have covered a fewmore varied miles. In company with

Capt. "1)" in Boxer, we had a week-end in and around Dartmouth withcadels embarked. Capt. "D" put usthrough marry rigorous evolutions and,as we executed these in competitionwith Boxer. they usually proved veryinteresting. Our repeated successes inthis field are always good for themorale. We were fortunate enough tobe granted shore leave in Falmouthand the charming little village ofMcvagisscy. also in Cornwall. As onemight expect, both these places werelacking in entertainment, but theship's company managed quite com-petently. I thought. to make their own.The weather was consistently flawless

ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT-HARVIE[[There are a considerable number of vacancies at Harwell for ex-Royal Navy,personnel, or those lobe released during 1954.55. especially in the following classes:

ENGINE ROOM ARTIFICERSELECTRICAL ARTIFICERS (INSTRUMENT AND RADIO)ORDNANCE ARTIFICERSRADIO ELECTRICIANS

Other Tradesmen arc required and should apply.'rhcre are also vacancies for both men and women for Resident Catering andHostel posts, Process Work, Security Watchkceping, Laboratory Attendants, etc.Further details arc set out in the booklet "Careers in Atomic Energy" which canbe obtained front the address below, or from the Re-Sctiterrrcnt Officer. RoyalNaval Barr.icks, Portsmouth.

Sr sros I.Arnor'ri slA,5Gi IS. Ilarwelt, l)idcot. Berks.

PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

during the whole trip, making it mostenjoyable.

Shortly after our return to Ports-mouth we were condemned to drydock, where we are now lying in anadvanced state of chaos. We shall bevery happy to leave this constant dis-cord of noisy machines and return toour normally tranquil existence.Our two cricketers. Lieut. Stark and

A.B. Stnellie, have been playing regu-larly for United Services teams. A.B.Smellie played for the Royal Navy XIversus the Free Foresters. He has alsobeen selected to play for the RoyalNavy Cricket Club. Lieut. Stark hasbeen selected to play, once more, forUnited Services in the match versus theRoyal Naval College, Greenwich, thisweek-end,

A.B. Milsons, who was so successfulin the Command Shooting Competi-tion last month, has been drafted tem-porarily into H.M.S. Excellent as aprobable for the Bisicy shoot, If he ischosen to shoot we are all confidentlie will justify his selection.Our docking period terminates early

in July. and we are all looking for-ward to returning to the full pro-gramme, which is ours, for this rriorrth.

0/Tel, A. S. Cook

H.M.S. TENACIOUS

THIS MONTH the emphasis has beenon sport. Whaler crews have beenpulling against each other, and heatshave been decided every other dayduring the week. Training for theSquadron sports increased and reachedthe climax today with the sports beingfield.

Between June 12 and 19 the shippaid a courtesy visit to l'ortrush. winchis one 01 Northern Ireland's premierholiday resorts. Once again sportplayed a prominent part in lire agenda.Several matclres were arranged againstI'ortruslr, Coleraitre and Portstewart.Hockey and soccer mainly,, becausecricket was a "wasirout," Some gameswere won, some lost. However, afterall the games meals were laid on, andexcellent meals they were by allaccounts.

August will be "vale" for Tenac-ious, as we pay off. but the ship'scompany wishes NAvY Niws all thebest in future editions and DewslOb, N('U?i.

SPORTS-I, Loch Ruthven, 43points: 2. Tenacious, 37 points. 100yards. dead ireat between L.S. Lindsay(Tenacious) and l'.O. S. M. Withey(Loch Rutirveir): 220 yards, I, L.S.Lindsay (l'eiracious); 880 yards, deadheat. I..S. Platt (Tenacious) beinganrrorrg the two contestants for first:high jump. 2, L.S. Platt (Tenacious):discus, 2, E.M. Loacir (Tenacious);mile medley relay. 2, L .S..S. Platt.

hr the mile medley relay L.S. Platttook over the baton 40 yards behindthe rest of the contestants, by sheerdetermination. however, he camesecond. Well done. Bob!

F.M. I.oach had never thrown adiscus before in his life, and did noteven bother in one of his attempts to"twirl" his body. All the more startlingwas the fact that in that throw he sentthe discus for over 80 feet.

L.S. Platt and Lindsay were presen-ted with two medals each, and E.M.Loach with one.

The ship's company offer theircondolences to the rest of the team.We all know how rigorous their train-ing has been. Hard luck!

H.M.S. TYRIANTYRIAN'S FIRST exploit after re-turning to Portland from leave atChatham, was to spend a few days pre-tending to be part of the Home Fleet.More precisely, we joined in Operation"Loyalty," spending the second weekof May in, and around. Torbay andenjoying some high-speed steaming fora change. Our part in the operationmight be summed up as "Fifth frontthe left in the chorus," but we never-tireless were very proud to he there andconsider that our cheers were as heartyas any. So much so, in fact, that oneor two seamen have had to be corrr-pensa ted for loss of caps!The following weeks were something

of an anti-climax; the old daily roundof "Casex" from Portland. At the endof May. Operation 'Seaport III" gaveits a real submarine chasing exercise.We visited Portsmouth the next day

--Sunday-and enjoyed cruising up theSolent waving languidly to people illluxury yachts. We loaded topcdoesnext day, and fired them, as a changefront dummy squibs.We were hack in Portsmouth a few

days later, this time to embark a con-tingent of Royal Marines and R.A.F.personnel. Thus laden we proceeded toCherbourg where they were to take partin the 1)-Day anniversary ceremonies.Cherbourg was found to he ratherdingy but some people enjoyed them-

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selves to judge by the bleary-eyedappearance of so many on the morningafter. Some wine taverns, it appears,reirrain open until 0400 mrs. Our foot-hall teanni challenged the French Supplyand Secretariat School, and on a pitchdevoid of so nrruch as one blade ofgrass and resembling a cinder tracklaid over a hard-court, we lost 3--I.The game was fast, clean and "con-tinenrtal" and the thrills included'lyrian's missed penalty.] ire game wascloser than the score indicated as tireFrench scored twice in the closing 10minutes.

Over the week-end, we ourselvestook part in the D'Day ceremonies, incompany with H.M.S. Rocket and U.S.and French frigates anchoring offshore to provide background scenery.At Arroinancires this purpose wasrather lost its were were unable to seethe shore. We can only assume that wewere invisible front that direction also.However, off Ornalia and Utah beacheswe were able to see the ceremonytaking place its the huge cemetery.During our return trip to Portsmouthour Royal Marine and R.A.F. friendstold us that they had spent a very wetand miserable week-end under canvas.Having delivered them safely we re-turned to Portland -hack to Casex.

After a week of hard work we lefton Friday evening for a week-end'srelaxation at Guernsey, There we en-joyed bathing, dancing, drinking andgenerally having a good time. Andnow'? flack to Casex, but with 36 tor-pedoes to fire and 36 to recover inn aperiod of It) days to prevent us feelingtoo idle.

I1.M.S, WRANGLERTHIS JUNE is our first anniversarymonth of being out in the Mediter-rarrean. It seems but a few weeks agowe sailed front the Review and Spit-head, and now we will soon he oneof the oldest members of the station.We have had quite :r full year to

hook hack on - - Gibraltar, Istanbul,Ilone, Athens, 'I o u I o rr, Ta ra nrto,Tripoli, and two earthquakes and :ihunt for the crashed Comet, "YokePeter," to add spice to the mixture.So now we are spending a "quiet"

time ill Malta. except that we have theAdmiral's Inspection inn July to occupy,our time and minds.Soon we shall he going to Sicily with

Wakeful for exercises with the Italians,during winch period a lot of us hope

we cast look at the beauties ofi'aormina. It should he a worth-whilevisit,

H.M.S. EXCELLENTTHE ORIGINS of the Glorious Firstof June celebrations were explained inthe last issue of the N.vi' Ni.ws. Asmentioned, 'fire Queen's Royal Regi-nreirt and H.M.S. Excellent hold ayearly reunion. the celebrations beingstaged at Guildford, the RegimentalDepot, and Whale Island alternateyears.This year it was Whale Island's turn

to act as host, and representatives ofThe Queen's Royal Regiment wereentertained on May, 28 and 29.

Despite the weather, the annualcricket match was played during thetwo days. (in the tipper lawn and thisyear the trophy,. a silver rose bowl,was won by H.M.S. Excellent by sixwickets in air exciting last 10 minutes.The teams were composed of past andpresent personnel, and Whale Island'steam was captained by Capt. N. S.Henderson. O.Il,E., R.N., a past Cons-Islander of Whiahey.On the first night officers of the

Regiment were dined by the Wardroomwith General Sir George Giffard,G.C.B.. D.S.O.. the Honorary Colonelof the Regiment, as guest of ironour.

After dinner, the officers joined thewarrant officers, sergeants and oldcomrades in a stag party arranged bythe staff instructors, the high-light ofwhich was a sketch, "('inderehla," per-formed by the chief petty, officers. Atrio of professional entertainers alsoassisted to keep the parts' going.Definitely. a night to be rememberedand definitely, a slag party,The following morning, 30 junior

N,('.Os. and other ranks toured theIsland learning a few secrets of navalgunnery, and were taken on a tripround the harbour, concluding with avisit to the Victory.The celebrations ended with an all

ranks' dance in the Fisher Hall, Strangeto relate, the men were out-rrunrheredbut managed to give a good account ofthemselves.

It is to be hoped that the opinion oftire insists that the week-cud was mostsuccessful is shared by the guests. Weare looking forward to next yearscelebrations at Guildford.

C.P,O. Wtr. D. .J, Mocl'unerContinued (Hi page 9

THE BARRACKS COLUMN

Divisional Officer's ReportTHE FOLLOWING report was re-cently seen on a form S264. "A cleanrating--after being bathed-hut notvery smart. 1-ic completely disregardsinspecting officers and has even beenknown to fall asleep when on parade. Aquiet, unassuming, easy-going type whonever gets 'rattled'. Voice of commandvery good. Good at any games playedwith a ball. Goes around with a look onhis face as though he has all the caresof the world, but actually he is veryhappy in his work."The occasion for this report was on

change of Divisional Officer.The rating concerned-Able Bulldog

King, R.N.B. mascot.

The R.N.V.R. Jubilee ReviewThis, despite the weather, was a most

inspiring, impressive and successfulreview, held on the Horse GuardsParade in London. These chaps didtheir work up on the barracks paradeground and collected much sympathyfrom us for having to do it for threesolid days in the rain. Never was somuch gold braid seen fallen in threedeep for so long a time. Well done theR.N.V.R. We hope we made youreasonably comfortable during yourstay with us. Come again sometime.

DraftsIn June we sent off new ships'corn-panicsto Newcastle and Chevron, the

former for foreign service in the FarEast and the latter for general service.An old custom was revived when thenew companies marched out of thebarracks to their ship, being passed bythe old companies on their way in onLion Terrace. We do not expect the oldships' companies to stay long in thebarracks. Courses, jobs near hometown and release will see to that.Since the drafting feature in the Juneissue, a considerable number of volun-teers have come up for foreign service-good show. The new scheme is nowgetting into its stride and it does attimes leave the barracks rather empty.

Portsmouth Find Gun CrewFrom this column we should like to

say "Well done" and we wish the nextcrew better luck--watch the chasm!

II.M.S. VictoryThere is no truth in the rumour that

the famous flagship is going to sea. Thesmall draft recently sent down are toassist in showing round the large num-ber of visitors expected during the"summer" months and on Navy Days.

R.N.B. SportsThese were held at Pitt Street on

Wednesday, June 16, in really fineweather. The competitors put up agood show and the spectators weretreated to a fine performance by A.B.Jackson, who arrived in the barracksthe previous day and won the threemiles race in beautiful style. Anotherhard race, the 3.000 metres steeple-chase. was won by L. S. Day. 'Theaggregate cup was won by FrohisherDivision. The cups and medals werekindly presented by Mrs. McGcogh.who was handed a bouquet of flowersby Miss Pittard. It was a great pity notto see many more spectators. Fullerdetails of this athletic meeting will befound on the sports page.

Coming Events in JulyJuly 21.-Victory Gala Day. On

this day the barracks will be open from3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to the families andfriends of offices and men. It is hopedthat the gala will be opened by somewell-known personality at 3 p.m.. afterwhich there will he races, competitionsand sideshows in the wardroomgrounds. The races will cater for allages and both sexes. a special one beingrun for pensioners. For the children

here will be Aunt Sallys, treasureunts, slides, tricycles. etc.Keen gardeners should view the

lower, fruit and produce show. -Many other shows and competitions

re being organised. Prizes arc beingyen for all competitions and racesrid will be presented immediately afterhe races.Tea will be available in the marquee

in the parade ground for junior ratesrid families and in respective messesor C.P.Os. and P.Os. and their familiesrom 4 p.m.At 6 p.m., on the parade ground,

he tug-of-war final will be pulled offollowed immediately by the Victory:adets field gun run.The gala will be brought to a closey the ceremony of Ik'ating "Retreat."What about the weather? If July 21

s unsuitable, the gala will be on July3.Anson Group Dance. - Ansonroup (Seamen) hold their first dance

n Anson block from 7.30 p.m.July 22.-Summer leave starts for

hose entitled to 14 days' leave.July 23. - "Sporting Questions."

Ffis popular entertainment now cur-rent in the Light Programme of theR.13.C., has asked R.N.B. to representhe Navy. On the night of July 23 theprogramme will be presented andbroadcast from the Victory Theatrefront 8.45 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. It is knownthat Raymond Glendenning will be onhe panel of experts.July 31.-Navy Days commence.

D.G.B.

IL M.S. CERFS

New Commanding Officer

CAPTAIN (S) R. A. BRATNE was re-ievcd as Commanding Officer, H.M.S.eres, on June 4. 1954. by Captain (5). W. Paffard. CB.E.Captain (S) Brainc's new appoint-

ment is Command Supply Officer AirHome) in the capacity of Acting Rear-Admiral (S) and we wish him every;ucccss in the new appointment.

Queen's Birthday ReviewThe Queen's Birthday Review in

FI.M.S. Ceres on June 10. proved a bigittraction. Three hundred and fiftyofficers and ratings paraded and theReviewing Officer was the Fourth SeaLord. Vice-Admiral F. R. Parham,C.B.. C.B.E.. I).S.O.The Royal Standard was broken at

the mast-head and the parade advancedin review order giving the royalsalute on completion. The feu-de-joiewas fired and the parade gave threecheers for the Queen. The parade thenparched past in column.Among the spectators were repre-

sentatives of the Army and the RoyalAir Force; Brigadier T. C. Cooper, ofNorthern Command. Lieut.-ColonelA. F. Tewley. of York, and Licut.-Colonel Cotton, of Harrogate. amongstthose from the Army, and Air Com-modore W. A. Stagg, of the Air Min-istry, Harrogate. with others from theRoyal Air Force.The Chief Constable of Leeds and

his wife also attended, and civic digni-taries included the Mayor and Mayor-ess of Ripon.There were sea cadets from York.

Harrogate. Leeds and Bradford, schoolchildren from numerous schools andmembers of the public.Ceres is thus doing its part in show-

ing the flag in Yorkshire.

SportCercs has not made a very success-

ful start to the cricket season. Of the13 fixtures arranged for May, two werewon, three drawn, five lost and threerained off. Although this is not anauspicious record, the games have allbeen closely contested and it is hopedthat our percentage of wins willimprove.

I Leading the May averages arc.-

atting: Lieut.-Cdr. (S) C. Weston.6.16; Leading Patrolman Webb. 29.5.owling: Lieut.-Cdr. (S) R, Fisher, 17'ickets at 7.35 runs per wicket;Lieut.-dr.(S) R. Martin, 30 wickets at 7.52ans per wicket.

GeneralOn May 20 an opportunity was

iven for all instructors to visit the'orkshire Light Infantry rifle range attrensall, near York.This proved to be a good day outnd was enjoyed by all, particularlyhose who managed to earn go=hooting money.The Drafting Commander (S) from

'ortsmouth paid us a visit on June 3rid talked to the trainees on the newieneral Service Commissions androadly, how this would affect theresent system of drafting. This wasreatly appreciated and made us all feelhat we were not forgotten.

There was nothing rash about ourreaction.We did not at once ring downfor "full ahead," but proceeded withcircumspection towards the approxi-mate position. It was the navigatorwho first espied the malicious, darkobject bobbing up and down. Twoteams of six marksmen lay preparedfor imminent catastrophe, handlingnervously the triggers of 12 rustic .303rifles, determined to sell their lives

I dearly.The Midshipman was detailed to

keep the "object" in sight as we closedon a steady bearing. The ugly hornssoon became visible, the sphericalshape showed clearly as the objectcrested each wave. Yes, definitely amine.The ship edged shyly nearer the

I mine, while the safety catches of therifles were eased forward. The Firstl.ieutenant was seen to take carefulcover as the mine drifted past thequarter-deck, and was heard to mutter"Not much hope for us now if it goesoff."At once a well-directed hail of bul-

lets chattered, and even on the Bridgewe could hear the deadened metallicwhine as (some of) the bullets foundtheir mark. There was no answeringexplosion, however-only a dull sighof relief as "Jimmy" raised his headapprehensively above the hatch, andthe order "ten rounds, load," from theBoatswain.

It was the team of Dartmouth cadetswho finally settled the issue frompoint-blank range. As the ship movedahead the mine faded away below thesurface. It is believed that the numberof rounds expended bears favourablecomparison with such an action by anyother ship, but we would far ratherhave our readers believe that this wasa feat that ranks among the 10 mostnotable "unarmed" combats.

A, W. B,

P.T, SCHOOL NEWS

Royal Tournament Display PartyT THE time of going to press, withwo more shows to complete, the dis-ilay party from the P.T. School areveIl pleased with the reception giveno them by the public: no better tonichan enthusiastic applause to make upor the strain, and slight monotony, oftutting on two shows daily. The'breakage rate" which goes with highsox displays has continued its steady

decline, and readers will be pleased tolearn that 11.0. Buck, the Navy sprinter,is making good progress towardsrecovery from a cracked vcrtihra,which was about the most serious ofinjuries throughout the display. Aftera well-earned four days' leave most ofthe party will be settling down to theserious business of qualifying asand the Royal Tournament will he athing of the past-until next year

RetiredLeaving the School for civilian life

this month is Lieut.-Cdr. R. S. Attsater,lion. Secretary of boxing, fencing,athletics, swimming and basketball forthe Royal Navy. Faking tip the reinsis Lieut.-Cdr. R, T. V. Kirke, who willbe known to many for his activity innational circles in boxing, athletics andfencing.

AthleticsDoing much what was expected of

them, at the R.N.B. sports, C.P.O.Johnson won the shot, discus andhammer; A.B. Grace won the javelinand long jump; whilst L. S. Day wonthe 3,000 metres steeplechase and polevault.

FencingOnce again, this year the Royal

Tournament found the exponents oflight weapons sorting themselves outinto much the same order as might beexpected from watching form in thepast year. C./Sergt. Anderson. RoyalMarines, again "cleared the board"with foil and sabre-enabling thestatisticians to record him as equallingthe number of consecutive successes asDismounted Champion at Armsachieved by Lieut. I. Betts (Army)from 1906 to 1911.Between them the Royal Marines

and Royal Navy left little room atthe top for the R.A.F. and Army.Worthy of special mention is P.O.Sayers, of the P.T. School, who wasplaced fourth in the foil, fifth in thedp5c. reaching the semi-finals in boththe bayonet and the sabre-being mostunfortunate in the latter to lose on thelast hit of the last bout after leadingby three hits to one. Sergt. McKenzie,of the P.T. School. went two better onlast year's result (fifth) by coming thirdthis year in the sabre, no small achieve-ment for his second "go" at the 1'ourn-

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'ORSTMOUTH RESERVE FLEET-1.M.S. BELLEROPHON is only one,hough probably the largest, of the(escrve Fleet Divisions, and like theemainder is heavily engaged in three)riflcipal tasks:(a) Preparing ships for Reserve.(b) Maintaining same in Reserve

after acceptance. (Acceptanceinspection by S.O.R.F. and staffis an intensified form ofAdmiral's inspection of the '20sand '30s. Those intending toto come within our fold shouldnot be misled by the word"Reservc"-verb sap).

(c) Refitting, converting and mod-ernising the ships in Reserve.

On Friday. June 4, the Commander-in-Chief inspected us at Divisions, andthe fine Royal Marine Band, presentfor the occasion, was a real delight forus splendour-starved types moreaccustomed to paint-stained overalls.

Last week we said good-bye to ourS.O.R,F., Capt. Trevor Lean, D.S.O.,and we welcome as his successor Capt.J. S. M. Richardson, D.S.O., whoassumed command of Mauritius andbecame Senior Officer Reserve Fleet,Portsmouth, on June 24, -Among our local connections arc

the 49th Portsmouth Scouts and WolfCubs, who were adopted by Bellero'phon in May last year. They attendSunday service aboard quite regularlywith their parents, and on occasionsmake trips of naval interest with usas their hosts-the most recent beingby M.F.V. to Spithead to welcomehome the Queen.

Bdlerophon, by the way, is the"blanket-name" covering the whole ofthe Portsmouth Reserve Fleet, but outhome is the cruisers Mauritius andLivernool in Fountain Lake. We haverecently been joined there by the RoyalYacht Britannia, which shares thesame walk-ashore to Whale Islandand so far we have had no incidentsbut we hold our breath every time anM,F.V. swings threateningly toward'that lovely royal blue side!

"Ballyruffian"

H.M.S. REDPOLE

WHERE GLORY SHALL LEAD U1

WHEN IT is written in the talenteand respected columns of one of ouprovincial newspapers that a shiiwithout guns, torpedoes or other Icthaexplosive blows up and sinks a dangerous floating mine off the Southericoast of England-and that shipneedless to say, is Redpole-we feethis gallant feat deserving of fullemention in a wider press.The fact of the matter is that thi

action was thrust upon us-a curt signat reported a mine floating a mile ofSt. Alban Head, to the cast of Portland, and ordered us to engage andestroy.

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Command,runcnt his light with Anderson. whichhe lost by the odd hit in nine, was thebest duel in the whole competition. Itwits noticeable how relatively fewpeople watch the fencing at theTourn-ament.Strange when one remembersthat it sits the ''Assault at Arms'' fors Ii cli the whole th Inc was originally(Ic'S isc'd. Pci haps the fencers have onlyiii ciii Sc'l es to lila tile, for from theheavv old ''cavalry style--- (which was

t nile attractive to watch) modernfencing has become so fast that eventhe ollieia Is have ditHen I ty in seeingthree hits out of lour, and to the lay'ni,u fl's untrained eve it is merely a blurof iiiovemcn( followed by a 'Councilof War'' to decide whose hit it was: not1 snort to appeal to many outsidefencing circles Interesting, however, isa statement by one of England's lead-191g prouuititers who says "\Ve tiaveabout 10.000 fencers in the country atthe mom:nt, and an c' ye r ncrezusi neinterest in club fencing ... provingperhaps that it is not a Iss as's the specta'tots o,lit'

"isake'' a sport. II. A. W.

tJ.l.S. GAMECOCKFt CK II) AWAV ill the Midlands,s here one would least espect to lind''Jack," is tile Ro al Naval AirSt,u tout at Ura incote. H.M.S.Game-cock.b na flue. wb icli - like uiuost ot lieuships and csta bit sh neil ts, celebratedhe (,Hieeui 's Hurt ida with a paradeand march past, the salute being takenb% Rear-Admiral A. R. I'eddcr, R.N..who is the Assistant Chief NavalStall (W.urlarcl.

'file outstanding factor (if this par-ticular parade is that although Game-cock is uiiauined by I'ortsmoutii, it isprumtrul a training establishment forFleet Air Arm air mechanics. who areflew entries to the Service. most ofwhom w're bc'i ng inspected ity anAdmiral or the ver% first time, -The most notable feature tit the

parade, s huch impressed all the spec-Ia tors, was the tact that no verbaleomuii,u ids were given. all drill andniovciii:uits being carried out to (lietap of the drum,

Es en ''Wobbler,'' a beautiful lcob ii red thoroughbred gautie

- cock.11,I1 cli is the shill's mascot, seemed tounderstand is !i at was required of him.and stood perfectly still throughout fit e~whole parade in his cage which hasbeen spec cull built for occasions likethis.

Whilst on escort ditties the other(1,1 I os erlieiurd two civilians puss thetollo tug remark:"It's a shame thatthe Na s has e nothing better to doother than moan about a good dinner.

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I asked them is hat tile meant, towhich tine replied : ''Just a little wayroni where I live there is ",i young

Mat, who has just joined the Navy..trial lie is home on his first leave, andall lie seems to talk a bout is somecockerel or other that had died,''To cull ugh teil a ii v other person who

iii igh t he wondering about ''the goodtlmuiuier, here is an extract from theI )a 1 Orders of H.M.S. (iatuueeock,dated Noveniber 27. 1953

"Precn(ation of New Gatite-cock---The Commander received on be-

half of (,uunectick a new mascot fromthe Nuneaton Sea Cadet Corps, T.T.Vanquisher.

From tunic to time Nuneaton seacadets have received considerable helpall LI encouragement from H.M.S.( aiiiectick , the Ro a I Naval Establish'miic'rit at Brarneote, .laid have often felt,.he urge to show their appreciation insoiiie practical nut (trier,

"Lieut. F. (', 'thompson, R.N,V.R..the First Lieutenant of the Sea CadetCorps, whose hobby for many yearswas the judging and exhibition ofpoultry, realised that the time hadarrived when 'Wallace,' theGame-cockmascot, was due for well-earnedretirement on full pay, and set himselfthe task of finding a worthy successor,

"01(1 Fuighishi game bred to a stan-dard of excellence are rare in the Old

News-(Could.-) " Ilislory of

Country nowadays, especi,slhy black Gosport Airfieldred cocks. With the help of his fancier I COMPARED TO the vast modem air-friend, Mr. W, E. A, Green, of AttIc- ! fields whose mile-long concrete run-borough, this bird was discovered in ways straddle so much of the country-Derbyshire. It was bred by Mr. Pegg, side' the Air Station of Gosport cutsof The Lodge, Tieknall, a gentleman . modest figure. but we pride our-aged 79 years, probably the greatest sehs es oil a longer history than anyliving authority on game fowl. h-Ic is of otai distinguished rival establish-head gamekeeper of the ('alke Estates, ilients.now in the ownership of C. Jenny. Esq. Its history starts in 1858 with theHis great-grandfather and his father "

building of Forts Grange and Rowner,have both been keepers in suceesitmn, -

hiicli comprised part of the landand all three have bred the Old English defences of Portsmouth, and beneath,( :uuiie Fowl since the da when lighting behind and within their ravchincs,cocks provided fashionable sport; but. kinetIcs, harhettes, nuachiol:itions, eren-Of course, they are now only bred for elk's and other fortress features ofexhibition,"Mr. Pegg was, in his day. one (if, medieval origin have lived many gener-

the world's fittest shots, and 150 cups ations (if airmen. Adjacent to theseforts the government acquired a veryand trophies hear witness to his feats large extent of land amounting toas a breeder of ganue and his shooting I 6(k) acres, This was eventually to beprowess..' 'Vanquisher,' the bird now pre- I converted into one large parade

tented, is a true specimen of the [.ord ground! One notes with mixed feelingsl)erhv Black Reds, bred for genera-

that this project was never zuceoliu-plishieItititis from the original pit game. He

now enters upon his naval career and Six years after the Wright Brothers.i I I worthily uphold the traditions .,i t made their historic flight in Anuerica,

the Senior Service.'' two naval officers. I_ieuts, Cochranc'Jii(l Stocks, of the Submarine Depot,. . . - hort Blockhouse. constructed a biplane

"\Vuihhler," whit: is ,u direct descen' iii a large builder's shed in Etmhurst(limit of, "Vanquisher," is ilk)" (lie Road, Gosport. This was brought outship's tuiascot, ---Vanquisher--- died from to (.ririge Field and on November 20,hluiod poisoning resulting trout Ill- 1901). prepared for flight, " lJnfortun-fli ries stistaiiied during a tight slid i a atcl-, in some way the starting tacklerat. , fouled i t just as the machine was risingR.h'.O. Beisneit and it (hopped heavily to earth, Licut,

(ochirane escaped without injury butH.MS. I)AEI)AI,t S AND the machine was badly smashed.

Shortly afterwards, under the aus-II.MS. SISKI'S pices of a Mr. h'atriek Alexander-aI F WAS very had luck that the sseatlic'r founder of the Royal Aero Club - astopped so many. people coming to the Hampshire Aero Club operated frontAir Day given jointly by H.M.S. the field using models of Maxim*s ;andl)aedalus and H.M.S. Siskin at lee- Cods's aeroplanes, In 1912 the siteon-Solent on Jutie 12. Instead of the sszus chosen as one of the first live20,0(X) expected there were only, 2,9(K), statiOns to house the Royal Flyingof wii(iflu LOW were adults and LIM Corps. No, 5 R.F,C. Squadron was thechildren, but this liiislt'rtuinc attended fimst to fake possession in July. 1914,naval charities only. to sstioiii (lie before proceeding to France on Augustprofits front pleasure flights- and tile I S . 1914.saL' of programnues, etc., would have ' In October, 1914, Squtadron'Conu-tOiie. The (irg:iniser' were amply re- inari(Ier A. l.ongmore, R.N. (now Airwarded by the obvious enjoyment of (lief Marshal Sir Arthur I.ongmore),the visitors, one of the original four naval officers

Ihiere was a variety of interest and detached to be (rained as pilots in 1911,entertainment to cater for all, lit the w.is selected to form No. I R,N,A.S.st:utie display all the latest naval air- Squadron as a proper, organised unitcraft were shown, and with them - at Fort Grange. The first flight to beexamples of their formidable loads formed was equipped with 80 h.p.The carrier model of H.M.S. Triumph, (mimic Bristol tractor-type aircraft,which has travelled all over the country Ground-crew for the squadin weredoing so much for displays ;and re- rounded tip 11(1111 the bicycle and muuotorcruiting. had a "new look" in the form shops of Portsmouth arid signed on asof an angled deck, and there was a direct entries in the squadron, No. Iworking model carrier demonstrating k.N..",S. Squadron proceeded tohow naval aircraft are landed oil arid I mance in February. 1915, where oneoperated in the carrier, Other items (if of its members. Flight Suh'I.icut, R. A.particular interest iii the display J. Warnford. R,N., shot down the firstdemonstrated equipment used for air German airship. I7..37, near Hruges,crew safety. fire-lighting, aircraft .' feat which earned him the first navalhandling and air traffic control, There : air V.('.was an ejection seat which was in Until - 1917 Gosport provided theconstant demand for demonstration Training Wing which took newly"shuots" by children. Intricate lay-outs trained pilots front the Reserve Train-demonstrating the working of airborne ins squadrons and formed them intoradar sets and aircraft bliuid-fl ing first-.line squadrons in readiness forinstruments. service overseas. The autumn of 1917The flying display, was delayed for marked an important date in the

half an hour. and in spite tit iiiterniit- Station's history when there was esta-temut rain and low cloud base, the oiilv - blisfied at Gosport the School ofitenuu cancelled from the programme - Special Flying under the command ofwas the parachute jump, which was a Major Sniuith'Harry.disappointment for everyone, butt

- h'uipuls were taught all those conupli-there were lots of people who mere cate(h aerobatics which had hithertosurprised that Mr. Rayner should been thought too dangerous for anyhave gone up in the helicopter to make limit the expert to :aftcuiupt. The resultsthe attempt at all. The visitors ere mit the training given by this schoolthrilled by the massed take-off of 826 simon became apparent on the Westernand 801 Squadron.;, which disappeared Front when the Gosport-trained pupilsin the clouds, to appear again later i began to iiiake their appearance.fine formation. Seven helicopters of' lii 19 19 (hue Development Flight705 Squadron flew past in formation mrrived and still exists today as theand followed this unique spectacle \irer;uft-torpedo Development Unit,with a demonstration of the breath- Ibis R.A.F, unit has for 35 yearstaking manuvrahility of each of the shared with Vernon and the Admiraltythree types. There was heard the loud Department of Torpedoes the develop-shrieking of jets as a flight of four macnt of all aerial torpedoes.Sea Hawks took off and carried out In the period between the warssome high-speed formation flying, and (iospot't was the chief base for theafter a very graceful performance by Fleet Air Arm, The Home Fleet car-the Olympia glider, a lone Sea Hawk riers landed their squadrons at Gosportgave a very tine individual display, on return o port and the names of

man ships are linked with the station-- -r-tmruous, Courageous. Hernues, Eagleand Argtis. The year 1935 saw the

assembly of all Fleet Air Arm Squad-rons for a fly past on the occasionof the Jubilee review,- Throughout the I.mst war Gosport- ' ,,.,,,'', .m non-operational station.-

being entirely engaged in training,maintenance and experimental work.In August, 1945. Gosport was

trans-ferredto the Admiralty and resumed: - -- . -- her original role as a training establish--,talent. Probably the best known of he- units at present based at the station is- ,,705Helicopter Squadron. its aircraft

mnak tug a strange contrast with (hose-of 40 ears ago.

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Capt. Charles Lindbergh and "Spiritof St. Louis" at Gosport in Mimy.1927, The aircraft sias flosin to Gus-port for transport to Southampton.

where it "as shipped to America

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Jill Adams, new girl in Pinewood's "The Young Lovers."found herself labelled Britain's Marilyn Monroe when shestarted her turn career a few months ago, But Jill doesn'tlike the label-and as she has just beaten La Monroe intosecond place in ii pin-up poll among British soldiers in theMiddle Fast, she feels entitled to be called Britain's Jill

Adams from now on

THE VAMPIRE STRIKES AT

H.M.S. COLL1NGW(JODTHE DAY of Blood and Tea arrived(in, of all days, the 'luesday, after

I Batik Holiday. I surveyed the FirstLieutenant's hi:undiss tirk with a sinkingheart.

Half the Theatre had been tranus-fornied into something approaching acasualty clearing station. There werebeds all mueatly laid Out ill rows withclean mattiesses. covers and pillows,.and chairs ill t ezruhinies', for the''patietuts,''

s1 y heart began to resume it% normalPosition.' at least everything lookedneat and tidy. The doors opemued anditt came the two teanus, each comusist-ing of a doctor and six nurses. For thenext halfuflour panic ensued. Nurseschanged Iron] mica greatcoats to e semimore prinu caps and aprons. ('rates ofbottles, looking more like milk bottles,were being unloaded together with aseenuinglv nuever'ending stream ofSmith's (risps At last peace wasrestored and [lie operation ready toCommence.

1 lie doors opened again ;and 20''bodies" caiuie iii. We were uhf. Cardswere made out and fingers pricked forgroup test i rig. The patient then passedto the third table where the grotipwas inserted till his card and for thethird time hue heard the words "Nojaundice or niiala na,'' From here he

I passed straight to one (if the vacantbeds, where (lie miturse affixed theSP It vgnuomiia mionneter to his annul andsaid ---Thank s-ou, Doctor.---

Before lie really had ti tile to collecthimself he found a glass tube in hisarm and his blood running into oneof the bottles, Sonic eight iuuitiuteslater hue was oil another lied ininus oneputt of blood. but the proud possessorof zu packet (it' Smith's Crisps. his placetaken by (lie next (ill the list. ]"catminutes after that he was having a cupof lea. It was so simple. so orderly,and everything muuoved ss ith clockworkprecision All theorl

Reality was a little different. Abovethe general hum of coniversation youheard "Natiue, age, place of birth" from(hue tables where the cards were beingfilled it), "this won't hurt," from thegirls who were busy sticking needlesinto people's fingers, "No jaundice orriualaria'' from the clerks' tables. "I'henurse ill the pink coat would like tosee you, from the Petty Officer. andover all, a continuous cry 0 ........---Thankyou. Doctor.--- Meanwhile we weregetting dangerously low ott patients,and the Petty Officer with the lorry col-lecting volunteers, seemed to have dis-appeared oft the (ace of the earth. Wehad run out of tea. S(inuteomue oil a bedhad dried up and could only spare aquarter of a pint, while other old-established "customers" had conic togive their usual pint of "Neaters." Atlast it was 1215 hours and there is oneflour'.., break for food: that is, for thedoctors and nurse,;. 'flue male menu-hers of the team disappeared withominous speed in the direction of oneof (lie Petty Officers' Messes clutchingdarms.We return an flour hater and soon

one gets used to the normal noises:added to this (lucre is now a heatedargument among the technicians re-garding the efficiency or iuon-efficiencyoil the dart hoard. Slowly the after-noon draws to its close. I have my

- 20th amid, I huope, m last cup of sweettea, The Petty Officer front the lorry- arid I have a frantic disctussionuwhether. on the day's showing, we

shah exceed our last number*,, or atthe worst maintain (hem.The second day is approximately the

same except for the fact that the team)has had a breakdown and run into aherd of cows, and in order to arriveoil (itite the drivers have had to assumesuperchargers and court police action.causing the nurses to arrive withpal-pitations--howeverwe get off to agood start,

]if the afternoon the flow of volun-teers begins to flag. Visits from the(omuimuuanider become even titore fre-quent mud relations between the col-lecting Petty Officer and myselfbecome extreme] %. strained. Howeverwhen the last drop of blood has heemidrained and we sit down to ourfeverish addition we hind that we haveexceeded our last total.We are not complacent, but we are

still the largest producers, pro rout.of blood ill the Navy. We have pro-sided 1,274 pints of blood in the lasttour and a half month',,

H.M.S. HEAI)lNC HAM CASTLE2nd TRAINING SQUADRON

OUR RE(iALlA crews have theellhard at it of late preparing for (lieforthcoming regatta (ill July 7. Unfor-tutuately certain ilicilitiers of ourcrews have left its (at the request ofhe Drafting Commander), thus wehave sullered (true or two setbacks.Although it has mutt been all "plainsail juts" practice run,; have improvedthe standard, and we look forward toa good regatta result as compensationfor our part in the Squadron sports,ill Which we were unfortunate in ourentries, lady Luck failed to snuile.Nevertheless we did get a nuentionu-E.R.A. Whuyley being placed third in(lie three miles* race. All. Swann andStoker Mech. I.ister obtaining placesiii the mile open invite.So far we have not tutade our pen-

muant off the cricket field, since theweather has been totally unfavourable.and the few days it has been kind toits we have been at sea,

Forthcoming EventsIncluded in our future programmeare week-end visits to Torquay and

the ('hamlet Islands, and if the "buzz"is right, it is Jersey. We are also guardship at Shattklinu regatta where, it ishoped, we will enter crews for thelocal regatta. It is expected that wemay also mutamiage a cricket match.

June 18Las( night we luck] our Ship's Corn-

party l)aniee at the Clintomu Restaurantill Weymouth. It was quite a success,and Capt. "I)" and his wife were ourguests for a while. His wife kindlypresented the prizes for the spot waltzarid novelty, dances.The prospects of summer leave

given from Portsmouth has given riseto a little excitement. since it may wellrutean a few extra hours at home tomost of us, For (hue hitter part we findourselves duty command shuip between[lie first amid second leave period.We say gO(i(I-115.e to hour "oldhands" front the Stokers' Mess; theywill no doubt find the wariuter climatesmore tolerable than our own, but asone of our three-badge stoker P.O'sreminded thenu "It was a two-and-a-1 If connnuislu when I joined, my sons,"hut that. of course, was a long timeago: zu long. long t mite ago

J. R. M.

D54 PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS II

Command News (contd.)NEWS FROM

ROYAL MARINES' BARRACKSEASTNEY

Queen's Birthday ParadeA ROYAL guard of 60 ranks tinder thecommand of Major G. P. D. Pcasc,R.M., paraded for the Queen's Birth-day Parade on June 10, 1954, on South-sea Common.The Queen's Colour was carried by

2/Lieut. J. M. Colehy. and the Regi-mental Colour was carried by 2/Lieut.M. V. Bull.Second-in-Command of the Royal

Marines Royal Guard was Lieut. C. G.Bellamy, R.M.

Royal Marines for Sea ServiceRoyal Marines detachments for

H.M. Ships are formed and trained inthe Prc-cmharkation Training Com-pany at the Royal Marines Barracks,Eastney. This pre-embarkation train-ing will last five weeks for detachmentsembarking for the General ServiceCommission and it consists of re-visionary, courses in weapon training.field training, naval gunnery, firefighting and damage control. At theconclusion of this training each detach-ment has a passing-out parade. In eachcase, the captain of the ship concernedis invited to the Royal Marines Bar-racks. Eastney. to take the salute atthis final parade of his Royal Marinesdetachments before the embark.

Already since January. 1954. sixdetachments have been formed andtrained in the Pre-embarkation Train-ing Company and a seventh has justcommenced its training. These (ktach-ments are listed below: H.M.S.Cen-taur.H.M.S. Albion. 11.M.S. Glasgow.H.M.S. Ocean, I1.M .S. Newcastle,H.M.S. Birmingham. and II.M.S.Superb.

In the early part of March. I1.M.S.Albion detachment, under the com-mand of Capt. J. W Potts. R.M., findthe distinction of providing the demon-stration platoon for the visit of theSenior Officers' Technical Course atCommando School Royal Marines.The demonstration given was the"Platoon Attack" and it was carriedout with great determination andvigour in spite of ice and snow. .1 hissame detachment also provided a guardof honour at Fast Grinstead in Mayupon the occasion of a "Meet theNavy" Day in that town.With H.M.S. Glasgow detachment,

tinder the command of Capt. R. (i. I).Davison. R.M.. the emphasis wasnaturally on drill and turn-out, forl1.M.S. Glasgow is the flagship of theMediterranean Fleet and many cere-monial guards will be required fromthe detachment.Under the command of Capt. D.

Oakley, R.M.. 1I.M.S. Newcastle de-tachment had the signal honour ofproviding a guard of honour atArromanches in Normandy upon theoccasion of the I) Day anniversarycelebrations. The detachment embarkedaboard II. NI .S. Tyrian at Portsmouthfor the Channel crossing prior to theceremony.

Besides these formed detachments.individual drafts to miscellaneous shipsare also trained in the Pre-embarka-tion Training Company, and it wasfrom these individual drafts that theguard of honour for the Queen's Birth-day Parade \% as formed which paradedwith the Queen's Colour and the Regi-mental Colour on June 10. 1954. onSouthsca Common.

Finally, a word about the future.H.M.S. Superb detachment, which istraining at the moment under the corn-mand of Capt. R. P. W. Wall, R.M..will begin rehearsing next week fortheir first ceremonial commitment--astreet-lining party for the State visitof the King of Sweden to London atthe end of this month. This detach-ment will also be required to providea drill display at Chatham during theNavy Days in early August.

The Royal Marines Sailing ClubHere is some useful information for

all Royal Marines and their families(past and present) and all members ofthe Royal Marines Forces VolunteerReserve and their families who are in-terested in sailing.There is a branch of the Royal

Marines Sailing Club at the RoyalMarines Barracks. Eastney, and anyRoyal Marines (past or present) ormember of the R.M.F.V.R. servingashore or afloat in the Portsmouth areamay become a member.

Besides the ex-German yacht SeaSoldier, the Portsmouth Branch of theR.M.S.C. has several 14 ft. R.N.dinghies and whalers available forsailing.Those interested can obtain further

information from: The Hon. Secretary.Portsmouth Branch. Royal MarinesSailing Club. Tel.: Portsmouth Dock-yard Extension 6206.

Dockyard Notes...NEW WINE IN OLD BOTTLESDOCKYARD HARBOUR launchesare not usually associated with moderntechnical developments, but an ordi-nary exterior sometimes hides secrets,

Harbour Launch D.l2 looks like anyother dockyard harbour launch andmay be seen daily, on a ferry trip toGosport or doing a spot of towing. Theonly difference to an onlooker is hernoise, which is rather like escapingsteam with a subdued high-pitchedwhine.

This noise is caused by her Rovergas turbine, which is now undergoingan extended trial. This is D.12's secret.

BIRTHDAY HONOURS

TWO DOCKYARD employees wereincluded in Her Majesty's BirthdayList of Honours. Mr. Edward Ballard,senior foreman, Engineering Branch,received the M.B.E.

Mr. Edward Charles Porter, estab-lished painter in the department of theCivil Engineer-in-Chief, received theBE.M.

NEW APPOINTMENTSTHE HIGHER management of theDockyard departments will shortlyhave quite a "new look."

Mr. E. F. Kill, the electrical engi-neering manager, retires at the end ofJune after 46 years' service with theAdmiralty and a long period asmanager, first at Devonport and thenat Portsmouth. Mr. Kill is to be suc-ceeded by Mr. J. W. Damp who.although he now comes from Devon-port where he has been manager, wasa Southsea boy and was the firstPortsmouth apprentice to win an elec-trical cadetship in 1918.Another important change is that of

deputy manager in the ConstructiveDepartment. Mr. D. W. Smithers.Chief Constructor, is leaving at the endof June to take charge of the Construc-tive Department in Singapore Dock-yard. The new Chief Constructor atPortsmouth, who will also becomeDeputy Manager, is Mr. H. W. .1.Chislett, who has been transferred fromthe Admiralty at Bath.The Engineering Department is also

losing its Deputy Manager, Cdr. (F)C. P. (i. Walker, l).S.C.. R.N., who willalso leave about the end of the monthand he succeeded by Cdr. (F) R. H.Tribe, M.H.E.. R.N., who has hadrecent service in the DockyardDepart-wentat Admiralty Headquarters.There is also a change in the Naval

Ordnance Inspecting Department atPriddv's Hard where the Officer inCharge, Cdr. G. R. (irocock, R.N., isleaving for Bath to become an assistantto the Chief Inspector of Naval Ord-nance and is being relieved by Cdr.\V. R. Le H. Bcatty. R.N.

DOCKYARD SPORTTHE PORTSMOUTH Royal Dock-yard Football League held the annualpresentation of t r o p h i es at theD.E.C.S.A. Club, Southsea, on Friday.June II.During a short interval from danc-

ing, the Admiral Superintendent. Rear-Admiral A. Ci. V. Hubback. C.B.E..presented the League. Division I.Shield to Coppersmiths (M.E.D.); Divi-sion II Trophy was won by ExcellentSports, a (cam from the C.E.-in-C.Department e m p I o v c d at WhaleIsland. and the Dockyard Cup went to.Shiptitting Dcpartmcnt(M.C.D.). Otherawards were made to the players whotook part in the matches played againstthe Meon Valley League. BellerophonYard Craft and the cup final referee.Capt. A. Unwin (league chairman)

introduced the Admiral Superintendent,and Mr. W. A. Sobev (league hon.secretary) outlined the events of thepast season. Following the presentation,Mrs. K. Sobey presented Mrs. Hub-back with a bouquet and Mrs. Unwinreceived a similar gift from Mrs. B.Chadwick.

Dancing to the music of theD.E.C.S.A. orchestra, a very largegathering enjoyed themselves, with Mr.S. A. Peach as M.C.Departments were represented by

the attendance of Mr. and Mrs. King(M.C.D.). Mr. and Mrs. Kill (E.E.M.).Mr. and Mrs. Ashworth (S.A.S.O.,Priddy's Hard), Mr. Harris (C.E.-in-C.),Mr. Goss (principal, Technical Col-

lege). Mr. Chadwick (vice-chairman)and Mr. Shepherd (P.F.A. representa-tive) were also present.The annual general meeting of the

league will be held in July when it is

hoped that new clubs will come alongand join up for the forthcomingseason. Information appertaining tothe league can be obtained from thehon. secretary. Mr. W. A. Sobey, 97Highbury Grove, Cosharn.

VICTORIA BARRACKS SPORTSDAY

THE SPORTS day held by VictoriaBarracks on Thursday, June 17, at theClarence Ground was enjoyed byboth competitors and spectators. Inaddition to the athletic events therewere many events for the visitors,

including several very popular child-ren's races.The Athletics Cup was won by the

Seamen New Entries with a total of42 points. Second was the Ship's Com-pany with 19 points, and the combinedOfficers, Chief Petty Officers, and PettyOfficers' team tied with the Miscel-laneous New Entries with 141 points.The Field Gun's Crew won the

inter-class tug-of-war in two straightpulls against 24A Class. The Divisional

tug-of-war was again won by the Chief

Petty Officers.Jnstr. Licut. W. G. Thomas (100

yards. 220 yards and long jump);0./Sea. Fairchild (220 yards); and

0./Sig. Batty (440 yards and 880 yards)have been entered in the Command

Championships in view of their line

performances on Sports Day.The obstacle race provided an amus-

ing conclusion to the day and was won

by 0./Sea. Simms. 0./Sea. Marsh was

given a special prize for perseverance.After failing to surmount the slipperyramp numerous times he eventuallyscrambled over, to the loud cheers ofthe many spectators who had, by thistime, gathered round.

Mrs. W. Wallace Muir. wife of the

Commanding Officer, kindly, presentedthe prizes and was herself presentedwith a, bouquet by 7-year-old Jill Naish.

PORTSMOUTH COMMANDROYAL NAVAL CYCLING CLUB

IT MAY not he generally, known inthe Command that here in Portsmouthwe have quite a strong self-supportingcycling club which caters for boththe racing and touring man. Run onthe lines of civilian clubs. we partici-pate in and promote both road andtrack events. Our 30 miles tandemrace is fast hecomingone of the most

popular events in the Southern Coun-ties,

Within the club we have some

reasonably "fast" men, but unfortu-

nately, the cry of "draft-chit" is heard

only too often, and our promisingriders pass on to other clubs nearer towhere they are drafted. One membernow serving in H.M.S. Morecambe

Bay recently broke the 10-mile recordfor Hong Kong with a time of 24minutes 58 seconds. Back here inPortsmouth no records have beenbroken, but some of the local handicapevents are being won by our riders.Club events are being well attendedand the number of medals being wonis greatly increasing.We have one lady member only in

the club, and if no Wrens are forth-

coming it is to he proposed at our nextannual general meeting that the clubhe made an all-male one (women-haters please note).

Club badges are now available at5s. each and are ideal for jersey, racingvest or blazer. The Royal Naval

Cycling Association have informed usthat they are able to obtain somecycling equipment at cheaper rates,and this should prove a boon to thelower-income riders.We have not heard from our few

officer members for some tithe, andwe would he obliged if they wouldcontact us to keep our address registertip to date. The last we saw of a certainRear-Admiral was after our annualdinner at 0030 one frosty morning inFebruary, when he left on his cyclefor his home almost 30 miles away.Any cyclist wishing to join the club

should contact the Secretary at ourHeadquarters in the Nelson Tavern.Unicorn Road. Club nights are heldeach Thursday at 7,30 p.m. With theinter-Service events drawing close weare hoping to have a number of ourmembers riding.

"Lonnarker."

H.M.S. VERNON

H.M.S. VERNON has reason to beproud of its water polo team which, sofar this season, has been undefeated.The team is now leading Division "A"of the United Services Water PoloLeague by a clear margin.Each team in the league plays the

others twice, so with eight teams com-peting this means a total of 14 games,To date H.M.S. Vernon has played ninegames and obtained the maximum

possible points from these with a goalaverage of 73 for and only 12 against,

In the course of the season H.M.S.Vernon has defeated H.M.S. Excellentand }l.M.S. Dolphin twice each, andtheir nearest rival is H.M.S. Victory,with II points from seven games. Thefinal result of the league table is still

open, but the Vernon team is deter-mined to collect those necessary eightpoints from its remaining games.

Navy News Crossword-No. I

CLUES ACROSSI. No baby needed for this walk (13)

iO. No girl lo rope in (It. i cooid enter ibis hiesines, and be violent (5)i2. A way is sc with d,rnuiy (2 words. 2, 5)16. A kit 01 ibis concerned nil. the play said (3)17. Priniers riser (3)iS. Iai rope (anag l(7)2t. Rac ,t for this war-lime Allied ItO. (7)23. Facial features of the man at the tail of the

Sortie? (7)25. the animal for the wheat crop? (7)21). Period in the mwjdic of 19 (3)30. A little hit it Scoiland for a little one (3)33. tic whit ssaa sman when young? (2 worth.

34)37. Mcciing escr)ihing in the centre (5)3)). ifrase man numbcrcd as a Roman in die

Bible (5)39. Aiicrnaitvcs to cricket Btsica? (2 words. 7, 6)

CLUES DOWN2. 20. t)anc Satin London (2 words, 4. 3)3. Mi'..s a blank (5)

20,'

4. For wilting flowers? (4)5. hot product of a Slav Academy (4)6. Add twit-thirds of 17 (5)7. 0. my friend, )ourc a gent (4)8. Over the directors heads? (3 words. 3. 5, 5)9. Splints'.' (2 words, 7. 6)iS. In the dark (9)14. 27.A feature of northern wasic-land (6)iS. Canoe tent for smi'kerv. (No larger ](It% until

later.) (3 words. 5. 2. 4)t6. Most of 37 is miser) here. Empty town.' (3)it). Is this girt the i)ft-,print'! (3)20. See 2.22. Bird sent hack in 25 (3)24. Female palindrome (3)26. Return from 14 (3)27. Sec 1429. What the hen must do. The aiternaiive is not

stated. but it must all go back (5)31. i'he colour of loit reeds IS)32. t he voice if Royal i ikyo (4)34. ˆden in the cloth (4)35. The 11th might stay it it showed hesitation (4)36. lhc nteasure of a berry (4)

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A prize of LI l& will be given for the first correct solution to beopened on July 21

12 PORTSMOUTH NAVY NEWS

Sports PageH.M.S. DRYAD

Dr) ad Sports and Open DayAFTER AN incredibly dull morning,the sun broke through at midday toherald in what was to he a pleasant,exciting, and rib-breaking afternoon forsportsmen and spectators alike.

1:(,r the first time Open Day wascombined with Sports Day so as toprovide more and varied entertainmentfor wives, families and friends withmight like to see where and how theirmenfolk worked and lived. The estab-tishnient opened to visitors at 1145firs.. g is ng sufficient time for all tosee the various parts of the establish-ment and grounds. An excellent coldlunch was provided by N.A.A.F.l.. anda special tea could be obtained froma marquee on the sports ground duringthe at tcriioon,

In the sports, leading Cook Shar-man' perI'orma ices were outstanding.He carried till first pri,cs in the highjump. tong jump and the discus, camesecond in two other events and was itthe ii inning re I a team. *1 lie winner orthe hammer event. I ..S.13.A. Betteridge,set up a new Dryad record of'35 ft. 2 in. for putting the shot. Othernew records were 19.5 sec. for the120 yard', hurdles (Lieut. Plant) and2 nun. 4 sec. for the 88)) yards (PC),Isaac,). l'.Os. lsaacs and Sharp, whoare both Navy runners. were not con-sidered to bc competitors in the events.

'[ca in fri' iii H.M.S. Co lii iigwoodH.M.S. \lcreurv, II.NI.S. iixcetleiit,R.AO.(.. RAE. 'I' a ii gin e r e andR.N.} I. H:tslar competed in the invita-ion mcd 1ev relay. It wits a well-runrace ss on I' ('ot Ii iigwssod . whose tac-tics brought them a svelt - deservedSn c-cc

The spectators svere entertained b,the ('oiiiiuiaiid Bind in more thanone. Apart from providing musicthroughout the afternoon, the BandcanseI grc,t t a in Liseni cii t with the tra -ditioii.t I ha id competition. 55 hiieh wasIkon hs the tuba player

I lie ti'ticers' te,iiii in the humping-iii -the-circle event managed to reachtile tiii:it, but ont at the expense of theCorn narider. who suffered a brokenrill. I lie Raleigh Division tea in over-ss hichined them in the final,

I )r id's popular R.A.F. I ia isoiiOfficer. I'. I .ieut. Sabourin, skits cox-ssv:i in of the officers' boat-race crew.I he conupiete collapse ol the crew is

a t t r i ts u t e d to his jet-propulsionmet hod',, ss ii cii drove his crew intothe ground. I he officer were eIlk en tRtrampled ii nderlnot I,, another cressWith till;)] lit consequences or timeCommander IX). ss ho stilt hears thescars. ()it a happier note, it is signifi-cant that 5, ( ). RI'.. the otlicer rcs poii -siH br RI'. training. woii thehi iiidi old horse race, He was welldriven h rite Comuma inlet's wile, whoalso won the ladies' race. TheDivisional ('up was won ls the SupptFlcctric;il and Fort Purhrook Division:who had 92 points. 75 points morethan their nearest rival, the officers,The day ended with a hi igh lv suc-

cess but dance at the timpress Ball roonm,North End, which wits visited MMichael Dennison and Dulcic Gray,who were appearing at the King's'theatre. I lie i r attendance was great isappreciated, part icti Ia rI v t i%ratings who danced with NI iss Gray,

Cricket

In the first round of thefilter-F'istabl ishiiiueiut Knock - out, H.M.S.Dryad dismissed H.M.S. Colt ingwoodfor 91 alter declaring at12$ for ((AB. I ewis 56 not out and AR.Walhaec 33).

Soft-ballStarted last year in Ds ad. soft-hall

has now reached the stage oh Inter-League.I)cpartincnt,il

I'rieimdtsnatehms with other establishmentswould he welcomed,

Il.SL.-R SPORTS DAY

-singles and doubles-cups andmedals being awarded to winners andmedals to runners-up. Next season oneteam in South-East Hampshire League.

Tennis

Team in the Dockyard League,Division I. Won promotion last season.

this, the I laslar record for every jump- 'l'he team play all matches in Ports-ing event was broken,

mouth ("home" matches Canoe Lake),On the day itself. June 10, there had where it has a regular booking for

again been overnight rain and there league games and ordinary club games.was an unpleasantly cold wind, so that An invitation is extended to Corn-even the children did not show their nutiid teams to meet U.C.W.E. teams

customary enthusiasm for swings, and to contact the ILC.W.E. Clubroundabouts, magicians, Punch and Secretaries:

Judy and all the other things laid on Foothall,-Mis,s J, Howard. Westfor their amusement. Leigh House (Havant 641).

1,54

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l he track was heavy and slippery rlcKeI.-Mr, N. March. Leighand this had an obvious effect on the Park House (Havant 691). wins, They seat the Supply and Secre- Squash 'tournament, but was draftedtimes recorded for most events. We Table Tennis.-Mr. J, (,rcer-Spen- tariat team by the narrow margin of to Malta before the Inter-Commandwere pleased to think, however, that cer, Leigh I'ark House. only three runs. ]'heir win against the Tournament took place.we could raise a reasonable team for l'ennis,-Dr, (i. Wilson, West Leigh Electrical Department was by onethe ('ommnand meeting, and though we House. wicket. SisimmIngca ii not expect to compete wit[i t lie The best all-rounder is S.51. Baron, The cmuumand Sw iin in ing Meetinglarge est:ilishiinents from a . point' si,s DOLPHIN sshmi ill addition to hitting 50 not out, . to be held on July 21 and 22 beforewinning point of view, it is gOOd to :' .

' 'has had the howling figures of 6 for 10. the I ntcr-('omnniand'Championships at

think that athletics'are flourishing ill Dolphin Inter-Fart Athletics Another half-century has been ni:ide by Shmmtlev on July 29. P.O. Wren Shawthe hospital. June 9 1 \'vtr. I,ess'is. , , and Wren Keltand. H.NI .S. Victory:One is inclined to think, in these Fill` ANNUAL Inter-Part Athletics Other good howling figures are: Wren Ioiiihs, II.NI.S. Colhingsvood;

circumstances, that it is a pit)' that were lucid under the not timiusual .'.B. Allan. 9 for 3; NI ne. Oran. 4 for Wren Ripley, H.M.S. Vernon: Lead-f'and large est'iblishnieiits cannot svetther conditions ltsr this ve'ir, -is 0: E.NI, Phillips. m for 8; Shpt. rig \vremm I I and Wrens Nietcal,

he divided into leagues in the same ssav the day was a had one with continual lolly.Iirossn, 6 for 14. Smiiitli and Jolly. H.M.S. Mercury.as soccer and other sports. Perhaps, rain and a strong, cold wind, coin- Wren Jones, R.NI .11 Eastney; andloo. there is a case for introducing an pletely ac'.iiiist the runners. ('onse- Nliss \Vorkmnan. V.A.I)., R.N.Hintermediate Navy standard for each quemittv tinies were slow and all the S%'.R.N.S. SPORTS I-l,isl:ir, have all ssvumn for a repre-evemu t , I t is so iiiuchi easier to sustain ii ovet tV events bird to he ss'i t hidra sm , se mu ma t i s-c ('oimi manii teain which hasenihiiisiasiiu If the standard for recog- 'I hue Electrical Division ss'timu the (lay Fencing had iii:itches against Southamptonriitioii is [lot almost completely. out 01 I svith 37 Point,;. followed by liNt. 'I'}II V.R.N.S. team 55(511 the \Voimien's this 'e.msomi.reach. lit 11(55%' muuaimv c',:m Is! ihinicmit , Submarine Trespasser svith 33 points. Inter--Service Fencing Competition atsports, I sstmndcr. i5 the winning. time - , very good effort with the limited the Royal Tournament at Iirt's Courtfor the iiuik' lunch under 5 min., let miumuibers available, Their tug-of-war this year. COMMAND SAILINGalone the 4 mm. 30 see. required for :, : tc,tmn , iii fact, entered harbour atNas' standard! l,4_:' hrs. and were pulling in the semuim- Athletics. SO FA R this season the weather has

A great fillip ss as given to athletics Ii iii I it 1440 firs. Ill this they were seen niost unkind to those who sail.The Portsmouth C omiumn.imid AUu let ie the tour Wednesday csenimug whaler

hs the attendance of i imminihcr of dis successful. entering the fun it i, ilmist ( Ii imuupiomiships were field it I'itt Strcct and dinghy race,; that have Ih)I')v trcdtimiiiisIicI pi_mformmmcr, sshi vcrs kmndl (lie Training Division. Reserve Group Jiggle 22 and 2 and the ImitcrOil 1 ill the fixture list two have been (, iiica mile along It) (IeiuiO Ii st i a te how tile job C' ,,were third and tile Suppls' Command Athletic Championships ccl ted because of had weather, and oneshould really he done. I here \vas at fine Division fourth. -I roisaht the

,were also held at Pitt Street on June 3)). .. declared void. However, it hasmost emicour.tgmmig re-y(I isplay of iutting the shot and thross -

the discus 155 Svr,t S isidc,c and stilt ' is the y.iiiiuimul_ of the longThe Inter-Service Athletic Chain- prosed possible to 11(11(1 the two Arnold

Jumpiii_,not the least of time lessons learned sas l's' h.R.k. \\limtesmde (R,(i.(..) with a pmommshuips ssilh lie livId it I'itt Street oh ( ip i icvs oil Wednesday afternoons

the mimiport iiiLc of training and con distance of I) ft. 4 ill. His t iki, oil \Veilmucsdav, Juts 14, at 14)))) hirs., and 1 as armamiged.the ( imiiihimicd Women's Services Ath

sometiiimiOils i ictlcc I) hctoi't_particular

1. and-]')tree ti, tin races have been sailed

ILties \lLctinL takes iplace at \I ut pur us the Portsmouth Comnni md Sailingconse-I here ssere also tsso c'liilmitioii tracktmzmck

LlLmelitlS, -itli training, lie may wellPorts-collie

31.Park on Jul Association. two against thessithmimm the N-tss' st-iiid-trd tit , mouth Saihimmg Club. and one against

880 ,iids hi.im'idie.ip.- Surg. I.memit. t ft n' '

'Tennis the Royal Air I-orcc Yacht Club. Of

NI i i k. I'D, Sharp. .-lpr, Doclierty, iIm'e'high jumuup, too. was a worthy I'Iie Portsmouth Command Lawn these the one against rite R A.F. Yacht

N.\. Best. [1.0. I 'i Ins[. 1 cut effort. j cut Pole C trcss cleared I ell""; ( Ii imupiomishimps were held it Club and one oh those against PortsIi iilc tt - iii to Iv ill the Lomnpi_t!tiomm butI '.s nimlcs handicap.- I .dg. Setman

Bau i IckI I astiic lronu imioutti Sailing C lull were won COltSRims ih MarinesJune 21 to 24, and the finals were t ortahsly by I'orlsuiiotith (,omnniand.alter the actual event P.O. ('astle went

Il*skc'tl, '\lPr. R.igg. Nl.-\.-\. I',ipc. , : oil ill practice to clear 5 ft. 4 iii. Ilothi played at the Nulhietd U.S. Club or) while the remaining one wits thtii.A (I :miiomusm ram ion track cycling jun tIers staiud over (, ft. iii height and (foiled owing to tack of wind.Jiggle 2 and 26.

55 as organised by C.11,0. Itress er. and tiseil the scissors ,isle. With coach jug.,

The I miter-('ommimum:i mmd l'emumuis 't'ourmia - The Windfall class have suffered upthus proved great ciiteiialrmriieiit s'.itiic. both 111.1 s develop into miseltml per- muiemit is taking place at hI.NI.S. Daunt- to now, more from lack of wind than

('omueritmilation, to all sslmo e:lsc its tilt mmicrs, less on July. I) and 9, and the Royal a surteit is list ear. Tiio Monarchsuch an iiitercs)imlC ifteimmoimi In sii,'hm , . . . Navy. Tennis ('hiimiipiomushiips

''are being Bosvl laces iii lair!)' light svcather were(Iiihieiltt ( Outing to Rmngiomd played it Wimbledon groin July 26 to ssomi Isv Nlcomi NI.tid (H.M.S. Mercury).

June 1$ 31 , while the Inter - Sers-ice 'I'cmumuis For the C herhourg [.all kill May 21Oil Friday evcmimmug, June IS, a parts ('hampioiiships will he played at there were only three starters, the race

II \I "m OSPREY of C P 0 I row II NI S Dolphin Wimbledon groin August 2 to 4 hi. ink, won iii very light %% ill(],; 15) S_-phased ,m cricket match with a civihiaiiSports Otter ) }i.\I.S. Verimon), On June 3club at Riiugssood. Hants. Unfor- Cricket sonic six Windfall yachts raced from

NC )W THAT su rnmmmer ha s conic to tumiatelV time imiatch sVas lost by ourPortland. cricket, sailing and teiiiiis The I miter-('onimnamid Cricket Tourna- Soutlisea to Bri xliaiii in preparation

nasal represent utuses hut this did notare the sports ss Imich hold the it itei est

br the I) imtnuoii)hi rally. Again lightnii.iit is being ,t icd it H.M.S.mar their enjoyment at the social

ot those it Osprey I irIs iii the nmoimth Fxc 'ii nt on July I 'md'

and the winds were the order of the day, and'selling which hollowed in the local

Athleticstime Porttraining t Inter-Service cricket in itch against the - t Otter ssoii oil handicap. withorour club. ',

Meeting proved to he iiisuhlicieiut. he- Naval prestige was restored iii (itiiiCSW.R,A.C. take's place at Ch:mthani on NIarahu (H.M.S. I lornet I being first

across the hue, Of the races at Dart-use iii spite uI the valiant cliOtS of of snooker, billiards, darts a uid table

Jut).July 17, after the in-itch against theW R A I: 'it Uxbridge on July 16 iii ou lb. Portsmouth yachts won on

sI el) S.) R.N,V, R .. is e slipped tennis not to mention ''thirst-quench-'

both occasions. Sea Otter winning oneinto last place.

cricket fortunes- , I ing."

So bar our cricket fortunes have not i -,-his was a mmmst enjoyable eveningSwimming race and Nlarahu the other.

By timthe time the [text issue comes outbeen much hsetter. Iii the Resins Cup and ins C I' Os Messes wishing to

'The Comm md Diving Champion- the I'ortsmouth R N S A regatta, theIndefatigable knocked us out by. ,i - j(liil in -i similar event, either home' uui slumps are hseing held at Hulsea on Jut

oiumiiu"umidcr iii C' hief's Cup and thenarrow margumi. However, in frmeuudlv away,.-ire invited to contact time t'resi-'natc le ' the Ro%al 1:iigiiiccr.s. Abbot11 s ' dent (lie

21, and the (ommn,uuud is mmrning .1 .c,; wi 11 have been held.

CharnpionOiips at PittStrect on July 22. i inter-Servicerite

kit Mess (Telephone No. .i shurv. and R.A,'[ Ringstead gave t I)ksdext. 41800)

It is hoped that they will be reportedIi,,'satisfaction .sI is',n,,,rt,, Ii, W'.rii. r ' m beimim, held in perfect weather.h.u.i.n. -

room team also had the sa ti sf,mct uoui of E,R.As. Social El, Three H.M.S. Vernon Wrens havebeating their Veruion opposite num- June 18 their markswoman's badges. They arehers hs 9)) runs to 57 ,

A very enjoyable social evemuimig ws leading Wren WahIen who is now atOur sailing hortmuiues have a brighter - field in H.M.S. I )olph iii oil Friday, 0. 1 .C.. Wren t.ane. and Wren

hook to thiemui, 'I hue races for the Port-Jumme 18, when mncmnhiers of the Newmnzmn the 1953 W.R.N.S, tennis

laud Sailing Trophy have not vet been -I Social Club were entertained by the champion.

sailed oIl, but ii' pert ormimamiee to dateby, then Osprey.to

ERAs. The festivities included a Wren F a s I e I1.NI.S Mercury'are ami\ thuiuig goshould do well.

' dance and an entertainment given by Second Officer Williams and Wrens- well ' known local artists, including Veruuomu and Hamilton. R.M.I3., East-

amid comics. miev; leading Wren Wilson and WrenU.(',%% .1". SPORTS CLUB Nulls, H.M.S. Victory: I'.O. Wren Hall,

I' oøthall ,1IORFT

Ii. NI .5. Excel tent: and Leading WrenWatlemi, H.N1 .S, Vcrzuouu, all shot in the

h'OUNI)EI) iii 1949. Just couiiplctedsecond season in Portsuuioutlm North HIiREWII H such sports results as are

Command team and were awarded

I mid league'. Reached the scm i-ti mial J% ai Ia she for Hornet for June: their C omnmim,mnd colours. Second Officer

01 time Flanupsiuire Junior Cup "II." - ( i icket,-Hormiet v. H.M.S. Vernon,\ ihlm.unis ".its reserve for time Service

heimig beaten h' Wzmllisdowmi United at' V. R.N.A.S, Ford. won; v, 1-I.NI tc,mun. I hue Inter-Unit Shooting League

Bournemouth. Flue team captain skip-- I:xee'hleuit, won; V. ('ivil service cc..

was won by R.NI.ht.. Eastney. and

peed a league representative side lost. Portsmouth were second in the Postal

versus Gosport I eagmue on Itoxiumg 'reuinis.Horniet v, H.M.S. St. Vin- Comnmui.mnd Shoot,

Day.-cent, draw; v, Royal Marine Barracks, Wrens Brett, Hulls, B, Powell and L.

Cricket Iiastnev, lost, t'owelh, all front H.M.S. Excellent;

Water-polo.-"}-lormmet v. H.M.S. St Wren Nulls, H.M.S. Victory; WrenLOOKING BACK over the uuuonthi of I liege is no m.'gmihar climb) now, but a Vincent. lost. Eagle. II.NI.S, Mercury; and WrensJiggle. ssithu its :ihiuiost perpetual gain. it side is r,im',ed annually for two fixtures lane and Newman. H.M.S. Vernon;is ehi)liciitt to recall that it had been with hias-ant Weduiesda)'. Iii 1953 they shot at the Couuunuand Rifle Meeting atpossible to roll a slice fill :it bihetic reached the filial oh the Coronation Reseri e Fleet Flagship Group Cricket I ipner in May. The Individualuiueem iiug We had such a uuueetiuig at Knock-Out C up Competition, being League W.R,N.S. Prize wit,; %i on hs Wren \f illsIiashmr, liossever. arid that cvermhiiuug hcute'n in a close humisli by Havant

wss'jthi Wren Lane second,

does o,,'.tcredit ,. ti,' Rosers ( ,( . -' tS.

organisers. %%huo%ser','ahjvass;-,tedhv Table 1'is I Engine Roommi -' 2 2 - 4

P.! is, front na miy esta isI sh mile mit 5 in One tea us in Port suiutitit hi TableSeannen -.. . 2 2 - 4

the port. 'I'emimuis league ended season as ruru-Chief 11.0. & 11.0. .. - I 4

I'reli iuuimua rv hieatsamud juuuu ps took ners-up ill l)i', isiomu III, Two learns inF l''tr'--i

- -3 1

'pl:mcc on Monday and 'Immcsdav, June 7 Dockyard Table Tennis League; one '

R Ni-

;m'-.

3 ; ;and 8. Competitors in the jimunps found learn iii Portsmouth 'Fable i'emiuuis

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couimtiiiu'ims ehiluicmitt: the take-off' was Ladies' league, Division II. Also an'''''

very huiggv'.m id a high wind %% :is blow- annual handicap knock-out toumna- The Chief Petty. Officers and Petty.lug into the junipers' faces, In spite of miuent is held within the Establishment have ligimmed ill two souness'hat exciting

SquashWrens Slater. Newinan and Lane, all

from H.M.S. Vernon, and LeadingWren Huckingliam. from I1.NI.S.Dryad, represented Portsmouth Cow-muu:muid in the Inter-Command SquashTournament at the Royal Naval Col-lege, Greenwich, Wren Southiwood.I ISIS, Vernomi. won time Command

I'uiil shed ),s 5,t,-s Ness(',ti',ti IS-al Nasal liirracL. s,itouuii and i'r flied by (Al, & Poimmcn. Lid,, at their %Vcltinton Pre,s .5 Idcr',hotilaruu'.,5sier,s4I 51 ' & id. mdcii ii,,m,'c, Arisii Street. Londonwi. Tel. GerrrJ 4171

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