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Sitrep 3 is concerned with Group 2 and Group 4 claimants ie. Stonnery embarked in RFAs or Stuft ships. Scroll down to see the relevant sections. The plot thickens. The…

I received a letter from the new Civil Service Pension Administrators yesterday, I assume that all ex RFAs (RFA and Stonnery) will have received or be about to receive a…

The plot thickens. The muddy waters are getting muddier. (Not really but it does make for a good strapline). I am still in  research mode trying to ascertain precisely what…

Tuesday 30th September 2014 1845 for 1900 hours    Celebrating World Maritime Day        Gill Craigie Lecture Theatre, Roland Levinsky Building      Plymouth University The International Maritime Organisation has developed…

Does’n time fly when you are having fun! Seems like only yesterday we were conducting the same exercise. Work is now in hand on the next RFA Association Year Book/Members…

Merchant Navy Statue Background. The present memorial is unfortunately situated in a most unsuitable site, (on the wall across the road from the Mayflower Steps). At the last two Merchant Navy…

At 12:05 MMT( Mickleton Mean Time) on 15 Sept the latest edition of Force 4, our electronic house magazine,  was sent out to all registered members of the Association who have…

SOUTH ATLANTIC MEDAL, CHANGES IN ELIGIBILITY I have been in touch with the RFA Personnel Department (RFA PERS) regarding these changes to eligibility for the South Atlantic Medal and they…

A recent change to the eligilbility roles for the South Atlantic Medal, without Rosette extends closing date for eligibilty from 12th July 1982 until the 21st October 1982. See the next…

Maritime Museums in Britain and Ireland Tom Adams, member, has sent me this fascinating link to a list compiled by Dr Martin Evans and Dr Janet West from the University…