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From Richard Walker (Plymouth Branch)
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Stephen Whatmore (mem 0247) died on the 26th September and the funeral has taken place. No other details are know. RIP
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New Trustees and Chair
At the AGM held Saturday 20th May 2023 the following members were voting in as Trustees of the RFAA. Martin Troman (re-elected) (Welfare Officer) Peter Fry (Deputy Chair & Treasurer)…
Click to Read Full Article REUNION DINNER
The deadline for booking the dinner was 1st May. It is regretted that no further bookings can be made.
Click to Read Full Article CHIEF OFFICER (Supply) MIKE TAYLOR – Crossed the Bar
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report that Chief Officer Supply Mike Taylor (aged 77) passed away on the 2nd of May after a lengthy stay…
Click to Read Full Article The Annual National Service for Seafarers | Wednesday 11 October 2023, 5PM
If any members would like to attend this year, please following the instructions below. To order tickets: · Visit The Annual National Service for Seafarers Eventbrite Website · Enter Access…
Click to Read Full Article RFAA Merchandise
In view of the increased postal charges, Maurice Mann has had to increase some of the rates published on the Merchandise list and Order form. Click on Slop Chest menu…
Click to Read Full Article Charity Auction
This RFA concept model, originally designed by Peter Pound and a Technical Superintendent working at Bath has been donated to the Association by Captain Bill Tait RFA (retd) as a…
Click to Read Full Article CAPTAIN REX COOPER OBE
Our thanks to Peter Hore, naval obituarist for the Daily Telegraph. Captain Rex Cooper, who had died aged 84, served thirty-seven years almost continuously at sea in the Royal Fleet…
Click to Read Full Article CAPTAIN REX COOPER OBE
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Captain Rex Cooper OBE. He ‘Crossed the Bar ‘ on Thursday 12 October 2022. RIP. His obituary…
Click to Read Full Article CAPTAIN PAT THOMPSON OBE
At the time of going to press, an obituary to Pat wasn’t available. Our thanks to Mike Day for allowing the use of his tribute to Pat. Below are also…
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