Daily Archives: 5 May 2012

HMS Affray Lost at Sea (1)

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Mutiny or sabotage? Sixty years ago a British submarine mysteriously disappeared along with 75 lives   At 1700 hours on April 16, 1951, HMS Affray, one of the Royal Navy’s ‘A class’ submarines, slipped away from her mooring at Haslar … Continue reading →

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Merton Council Shame on You

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“Marked for Life (2)” (AFD) Armed Forces Day 2010, 2011 goes unrecognised by Merton Council (AFD) Armed Forces Day goes unrecognised by Merton Council   Within the last months Armed Forces Day events have taken place across the country and … Continue reading →

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When I was young

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When I was young When I was young I took an oath. I took a shilling from the Queen. I`d said I`d give it everything to be a Royal Marine. But now I`m old and slowing down. I`m heading for … Continue reading →

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If You’re are or Was Squaddie

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If you’re are or was squaddie, then you must be able to relate to at least 5 of these If your a Bootneck You will relate to all of them You know you’ve been Defence institutionalised (Made military) when…You use … Continue reading →

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KIA 2011

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45 SERVICEMEN AND 1 SERVICEWOMAN LOST THEIR LIVES IN AFGHANISTAN BETWEEN JANUARY 1ST  AND DECEMBER 31ST 2011 Pte John King 1 Yorks 30 December 2011 Sqd Ldr Anthony Downing RAF 23 December 2011 Capt Tom Jennings RM.(SBS) 22 December 2011 … Continue reading →

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Wheres the flight engineer gone??

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Wheres the flight engineer gone?? Hope you enjoyed your flight with Continental Airlines  

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58 Troop, CTCRM, March 1974

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58 Troop, CTCRM, March 1974 Contact; Keir Hardie RM

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Sarawak 1962

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Anyone recognise these Bod`s ?

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Jimmy (Tug) Wilson RM

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Where is Jimmy (Tug) Wilson ex RMP 42cdo I am trying to find “Tug” who came from Corby, Northamptonshire. Joined 42 in the mid to late 60`s. He persuaded me to join mmmmmmm……. (best advice I was ever given, and … Continue reading →

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Maurice Arthur RM

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Anyone Know the Whereabouts of Maurice Arthur Enclosed pic was taken at RM Lympstone in 1958 Ron Hooker & Maurice Arthur (pictured) Any news anyone? Contact Rod Spinks

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Ron Reilly RM

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Your old oppo` RM Simon Arthy is trying to contact you personally to say “Thank You” for your enourmously generous contribution. Contact the RMA in the UK on 02392 651 519

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Anthony Horton RM

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RM Anthony Horton – Demobbed 1959 Where are you now? Address in 1959 was; 80, Redcliffe Square London SW10 Your good friend Brad Johnson has been trying to find you, contact the RMA in the UK on 02392 651 519

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Falklands Yomp 2012

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YOMP 2012 “Print this out (A4) size and hand them out“ In Their Father’s and Brother’s Footsteps  On the night of 11/12 June 1982 two Royal Marines, Corporal Frank Spencer and Marine Gordon MacPherson of Zulu Company, 45 Commando Group, … Continue reading →

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