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Forum: Aviation 13th August 2022, 13:52
Replies: 8
Views: 41,809
Posted By FG86
Alas with the present economical environment and...

Alas with the present economical environment and ongoing problems in sourcing sufficient funds, Navy Wings have taken the sad step of ceasing any further maintenance and restoration work, they have...
Forum: Royal Navy 18th October 2021, 18:47
Replies: 13
Views: 7,469
Posted By FG86
Flag etiquette is a veritable minefield. To fly...

Flag etiquette is a veritable minefield. To fly the white ensign by a non commissioned ex warship would require a special dispensation from HM via MOD. I suspect they requested it and it was granted...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 26th May 2021, 07:45
Replies: 26
Views: 12,869
Posted By FG86
During my police days I particularly enjoyed...

During my police days I particularly enjoyed fraud enquiries, one case involved a load of uk wide boys selling Rare earth metals to investors, it was particularly satisfying interviewing them, as...
Forum: Royal Navy 20th May 2021, 10:21
Replies: 19
Views: 8,988
Posted By FG86
An interesting selection, suffice to say I'm not...

An interesting selection, suffice to say I'm not impressed, I much prefer single themes as is usually practised. Although I note all these names are politically safe, not relating to persons ,...
Forum: Royal Navy 5th April 2021, 20:50
Replies: 19
Views: 8,988
Posted By FG86
In recent years there has been an element if...

In recent years there has been an element if traditional names however they, the naming committee, seem to sprinkle a few new names amongst the traditional ones. Case in point were the Tides ;...
Forum: Container Vessels 28th March 2021, 14:48
Replies: 233
Views: 99,695
Posted By FG86
today i was sent the AIS track f the vessel, it...

today i was sent the AIS track f the vessel, it would appear she was making a very erratic course which was increasing in intensity for quite a while prior to the crunch. Possibly trying to counter...
Forum: Royal Navy 27th March 2021, 23:37
Replies: 19
Views: 8,988
Posted By FG86
Type 31 Frigate names

Always a good subject to get the computer keys tapping. In your humble opinion I think the class of 5 type 31 frigates should be named Amazon, Antalope, Ardent, Alacrity and Arrow. Reason being;...
Forum: Royal Navy 27th March 2021, 23:25
Replies: 1
Views: 7,523
Posted By FG86
Hello Ray, crikey it takes me back, I still have...

Hello Ray, crikey it takes me back, I still have my 1983 wooden name stamp from Raleigh. Mine is made upfront individual wooden letters in a block, I think they are machined not hand carved,...
Forum: Container Vessels 26th March 2021, 19:23
Replies: 233
Views: 99,695
Posted By FG86
I'm sure the bridge voice recorders will reveal...

I'm sure the bridge voice recorders will reveal the true cause. As so many similar vessels pass through every day, I can't help but think unless it was a technical fault then complacency of bridge...
Forum: Royal Fleet Auxiliary 24th March 2021, 18:20
Replies: 4
Views: 4,389
Posted By FG86
Nick, I believe recruitment is at an all time...

Nick, I believe recruitment is at an all time high, so much so that Raleigh is at capacity, two additional establishments are running Rating new entry training, Collingwood and BRNC Dartmouth. One of...
Forum: Royal Fleet Auxiliary 24th March 2021, 09:20
Replies: 4
Views: 4,389
Posted By FG86
RFA Lyme Bay or HMS Lyme Bay ?

An interesting development from the latest defence review; changing the role of RFA Lyme Bay to that of littoral command ship, a role she (and other Bays) were pretty much doing already, however with...
Forum: Looking for Information on Shipmates, Ships, Family or Friends? 9th February 2021, 12:50
Replies: 2
Views: 6,154
Posted By FG86
I recall Pete regailing his time onboard...

I recall Pete regailing his time onboard 'Yorkshireman' or Irishman during the Falklands war
Forum: Looking for Information on Shipmates, Ships, Family or Friends? 9th February 2021, 11:17
Replies: 2
Views: 6,154
Posted By FG86
Pete Rimmer- tug skipper

Is Pete Rimmer still around? Last heard on a deep sea tug in South Atlantic. Pete was the skipper of Anglia Princess under MCA contract during the 2000's , he was also heavily involved in the Napoli...
Forum: Aviation 29th April 2020, 20:42
Replies: 8
Views: 41,809
Posted By FG86
The aircraft remains at Yeovilton in the care and...

The aircraft remains at Yeovilton in the care and ownership of Navy Wings ( The Charity that has taken over the RN Historic flight)
The damaged part of teh aircraft has been striped down and...
Forum: Places, People & Events of Maritime Interest 24th August 2018, 10:08
Replies: 11
Views: 13,865
Posted By FG86
I think the origins of Concorde at Yeovilton were...

I think the origins of Concorde at Yeovilton were a combination of; opportunity of a suitable location to save the second prototype from the cutting axe, the Somerset county link between Filton and...
Forum: Aviation 11th August 2018, 12:46
Replies: 63
Views: 58,890
Posted By FG86
Flying is fun?

One of the most interesting flights I had was in 1984, as a passenger in an ASW Sea king we flew in fog / low cloud from Culdrose to Benbecula, aircraft full of spares and kit. As we made our way up...
Forum: Mess Deck 29th July 2018, 22:50
Replies: 5
Views: 11,742
Posted By FG86
it would be a brave government that gives the...

it would be a brave government that gives the order to an overseas company, especially as there are at least two UK yards that can build them. Interestingly the Scottish unions are saying that their...
Forum: Mess Deck 15th July 2018, 09:49
Replies: 6
Views: 11,785
Posted By FG86
Well if they can build such a vessel, I'm sure...

Well if they can build such a vessel, I'm sure they can manage the new MARS dry stores ships.
Forum: Other International Navies 29th June 2018, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 7,641
Posted By FG86
Australian contract for BAE Type 26 Frigates

Great news for the UK, Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Australia is to buy the type 26 frigate design to build 9 frigates down under. I appreciate they will not be built in UK yards, however...
Forum: Say Hello 19th June 2018, 13:47
Replies: 7
Views: 3,672
Posted By FG86
thanks Guys, it will take a while but I hope to...

thanks Guys, it will take a while but I hope to populate this site with as much of my previous stock as possible. Like so many I feel somewhat 'lost' with the demise of SN. but hey ho! this site...
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2018, 21:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,672
Posted By FG86
Hello All

Hello from new member FG86, looking forward to viewing and adding to the shipping photographic depository.
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