Arctic Convoy Medals….At Last?:
Veterans of the Arctic convoys in the Second World War will be awarded medals, David Cameron has announced. The prime minister said the “brave men” who ensured supplies would get…
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WILLIAM FREDERICK GRAVIL, SRO. IS SILENT KEY. (SITREP 2)
SRO William Frederick (Fred) Gravil, Crossed the Bar Sitrep 2 It is with so much sadness that I announce that Senior Radio Officer Fred Gravil RFA(Retd) went “silent key” on…
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John Roddis, seen here with his wife Angela, outgoing Chairman of the Scottish and Newcastle Branch writes, Dear Colleagues, RFAA Scottish & Newcastle Branch In response to an on-going appeal,…
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Dear Santa, I am writing to you, despite our miserable MP Helen Goodman, who wants to stop people writing to Santa to let you know that what I would like…
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New Chairman/Woman for the S&N Branch. Following the retirement after many years of diligent service John Roddis has stood down as Chairman of the S&N Branch. John is relieved by…
Click to Read Full ArticleMARTYN HOBBS,CROSSED THE BAR SITREP 1 (120)
Second Officer Martyn Hobbs, Crossed the Bar Sitrep 1 (120) It is with much sadness that I announce the passing of Second Officer Martyn Hobbs RFA(Retd) on Monday 28 November…
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Scottish Merchant Navy Memorial Wreath Laying 2012 On Sunday 18th November Mrs Hilda Johnston and Captain Mike Ashworth attended the annual service for Scottish Seafarers in Leith Parish church which was…
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Flooding at Alrewas Photographs of Ian Thompson’s recent visit to the RFA Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas on Sunday 25th November show severe flooding around the site. Our…
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Captain John Roddis RFA (Retd) John Roddis, seen here with Angela, his wife of 50 years, has stood down as Chairman of the Scottish and Newcastle Branch after many years…
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Basil the Bush Baby. In 1971 RFA Tidespring was operating in the Mediterranean in company with USN ships Surprise and Defiance. At that time Tidespring had on board a Bush Baby called…
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