THE SEAMANDEPARTMENT

This is the official name of a group of men, known to theBootnecks, Oily Fanys, Greenies, etc., as `Deck Apes'.Possibly this is why the Americans used Apes in theirSpace project because here was an animal able to use hisinitiative and intelligence and willing to carry out adivergency of tasks necessary for the successful runningof the new project.

Fearless was a new project, and the seamen sent to herfound a variety of real seamanship tasks which seldomappear in warships these days. As well as this, withnumbers fewer than the seamen department of a `Tribal',they had a most daunting acreage to keep clean.

From small beginnings, much grew. It has been verygratifying to see teams progressing and getting on top oftheir various jobs, in RAS, Craft berthing parties,Operations Room and Gunnery systems to mention buta few.

Although we haven't broken all records, the varioustasks that have come our way have been achievedsuccessfully and safely, though little time is available forexercise in the more conventional seamanship drills.

Time, however, has been found for getting peoplethrough for higher rate and a good number has achievedthis. In the sporting world we have always been well to thefore and have shown a lot of bigger divisions the wayhome. If a trophy for soot clearance was given, I'm surethe seamen would be the permanent holders.

COMMUNICATIONSAs far as communications go, all ships are much the same.Although the equipment may vary, the routine day-to-daybusiness remains much the same anywhere. However,this was certainly not so on 23rd November 1965.

In a brand new ship with a brand new communicationsdivision of nearly 70 souls, including some 20 army ones,it really was starting from scratch. Not only were we alltrying to get the equipment to work satisfactorily, but thematelots had to learn Joint/Army language and thepongoes Joint/Navy language as well as find out aboutlife on the ocean wave - a very strange experience forthem!

Come the end of the commission, however, ourpassword is `Integrated'. Not only have we an IntegratedCommunication System which has been used to talk tovirtually every major communications centre in theDefence Communications Network, including Whitehall,but our staff is truly integrated as well, as the members of621 Signal Troop will tell you, they scrub decks, washbulkheads, squeegee out heads, and drink rum like anythree-badge R.O.l !

In addition to our communication feats, which haveincluded many Fearless firsts, especially in the realm oflong distance communications, we have fielded teams inevery sport from tug-of-war to tiddly winks. Being nicechaps we let other fellows win - occasionally and thenonly just!

All in all it has been a tremendously exciting com-

mission. Mastering one of the most sophisticated com-munications systems afloat and making it tick with amulti-coloured division has been fun.

AMPHIBIOUSDETACHMENT

The end of a commission of any ship is inevitably anoccasion for mixed emotions. For Fearless, we are comingto the end of the very first commission of an entirelynew type of ship, and it is understandable that one'sthoughts at this time are more concerned with beingreunited with friends and families and with the certainknowledge that Christmas 1967 will be a far happieroccasion than last year, than looking back at past achieve-ments.

There is, of course, throughout the AmphibiousDetachment, a sense of satisfaction in the knowledge thatwe have coped successfully with everything that hascome our way. This is in contrast with the atmospherewhich prevailed two years ago when we were somewhatapprehensive of what lay in store for us. This wasperhaps more true of the Army ranks-after all, a largeproportion of the Royal Marines had served with theRoyal Navy before and those who hadn't, at least theRN had paid them, so we had something in common.

Perhaps the first important achievement to be chalkedup is the way the Royal Engineers, Royal Corps ofTransport, Royal Army Pay Corps, Army CateringCorps, Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers and RoyalSignals settled down to an entirely new way of life, andgenerally `mucked in' to the best of their ability. Theywere not found wanting in any way at all, and provedthey could cope with Officer of the Watch, Corporal ofthe Gangway, Lifebuoy Sentries, Heads cleaners, as wellas any sailor, and do their own job as well. Of coursethere were amusing incidents like the occasion when acertain Sapper (5 ft 6 in. tall) returned on board fromwhat appeared to have been a pretty good run ashore inBelfast. As he staggered, ever so slightly, at the top of thebrow, a kind, considerate O.O.W. (6 ft 2 in. tall) gave hima helping hand over the `summit' and the Sapper gazedup, blurry eyed and said `Thank you very muchConshstable!'

As for the Royal Marines of the Amphibious Detach-ment, Fearless heralds a change for the better, and areturn to big Royal Marines Detachments. In previousRN Ships (apart from the old AW Squadron) the RoyalMarines have manned `a proportion of the ship's mainarmament' and their day to day work was no differentfrom the sailors. In Fearless the Royal Marines are the mainarmament, and the LCM(9)s have provided an excellentmeans of showing the skill and expertise of the LandingCraft Branch. In fact when it comes to boat and crafthandling it would appear that the Royal Marines havenow taken over from the Royal Navy. During this firstcommission we have proved that the Beach Unit, LCMsand LCVPs can cope with flat beaches, steep beaches,rocky beaches and land anything from Army BridgeLaying Equipment to bicycles, and for the record wehave landed 130 vehicles in just 130 minutes.

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THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR LANDING MACHINESinto what the aviators might call a twin boom job and

theyachtsmen a catamaran. And in the twin booms are mostof the living quarters.

Living in the twin booms or side pieces is not unlikeliving in a railway train, for they are long and narrow.Of course, living in a railway train can be quite com-fortable if you've remembered to book your sleeper. Butit is not so cosy if other customers have to bed downbetween the seats and in the luggage racks. This happensat what the B.R. call `peak travelling periods' and we call'overload'.

The lesson to be drawn from this is that, with theaforesaid hole in the middle, though excellent for tks andtpt, she is not quite so good for tps.

So `big' is a relative word and we have some limitations.We are half as big as a Commando Ship - pour not aquart into a pint pot. But within these limitations we arenothing if not flexible. Even if we have not yet carried adouble-decker bus we have, to crib from that air liftadvertisement, carried-

Generals Generously, Brigadiers Bravely,Admirals Admirably, Commodores Comfortably,Captains Capably, Colonels Correctly,Sergeants Safely, Corporals Cunningly,Privates Primarily, Staff Officers Sagaciously,Regiments Regally, Battalions Beautifully,Commandos Commendably, Dogs Disgustingly,Lorries Lavishly, Guns Graciously, Tanks Tactfully,Ammunition Amorously, Helicopters Handsomely,Aviators Amiably, Transport Tremendously,Sappers Serenely, Gunners Gratefully,Pioneers Powerfully.

This list is not exhaustive, it's just that about here one isinclined to run out of puff.

And, to date, they have all been set safely ashore,thanks to T.M.M.A.T.L. M., not forgetting D.V. and W..P

`Picture', one of those writing chaps once said, `if youcan, a winkle'.

This exercise is fairly straightforward for those whohappen to know what a winkle looks like. But it is A levelstuff for those who have never seen one.

It is much the same with an Assault Ship. If youhaven't actually seen one, it is, to put it mildly, verydifficult to describe. Since Fearless first burst upon, orshould it be `sailed majestically into' (?), an astonishedmilitary world, our reception has been mixed. There hasbeen the `I don't believe it' or Doubting Thomas reaction,the `Let's face it, Fred. from any angle you're ugly' orSurrealist school, and the most usual, or pop view,`Isn't she big?'

The `Isn't she big?' view can be a serious trap for youngplayers or Staff Officers in that the Assault Ship, like thosefavourite sweetmeats, has a hole in the middle, or non-fattening centre. Furthermore, quite a large slice of theship, though not, thank heavens, all of her, is designedto sink. The ship is, therefore, not as big as she looks.

The effect of the hole in the middle is to turn the ship

If somebody had said to me three years or so ago, youwill probably join the Navy, I would probably have

laughed in his face (if he was smaller than me) as I'd justabout had enough of civvy life, and was thinking stronglyof joining the Army.

I eventually did join up (in the Army) and settle downto my training in Aldershot. After about 11 weeks of the17 weeks had passed, the OC of our squadron asked forfour volunteers, for some new kind of Navy ship, thatwas going on a goodwill tour around the World.

Well, I had visions of sunning myself on the deck of theship, in the Caribbean, Phillipines, West Indies, and whathave you, so I volunteered.

I was informed some days later that I had been picked,so I had to sign on for a 15 to 18 month commission,after we left home waters.

I finished my training in December, and went on leaveover Christmas.

On 4th January 1966 I joined the ship in dry dock, inDevonport dockyard. It didn't look much like a pleasurecruiser to me.

Our goodwill tour round the world turned out to be, as

JOIN THE ARMY TO SEE THE SEAI found out shortly after coming onboard, a Far East andMiddle East duty tour.

I've now been a seagoing pongo for 21 months, living,eating and drinking like a matelot. Oh, I did manage toget my suntan, in such wonderful places as Aden,Bahrain and Singapore, but it wasn't quite the same aswhat I had in mind when I signed on the dotted line.Talk about join the Army to see the sea ...

Danger! Monsters. The Beach Unit mob

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AIR DEPARTMENT

By Commissioning Day, 25th November 1965, all thepersonnel of the Air Department had joined the ship atBelfast. They were made up of the Aviation Officer, oneAM 1st Class, two petty Officers (AH and MET), anda Leading Hand and four junior rates. This number wasto be increased by four later on, when experience showedthe requirement for the addition in complement.

The Flight Deck acceptance trials were carried out atPortland in a Force 7 gale, using Wessex, Scout andSioux helicopters, but, despite this, we were successfullycleared for day and night flying operations.

We never seemed to be without a trials team of onesort or another, and slowly our modus operandi began tomaterialise.

We operated every type of helicopter from all threeServices, and lifted a variety of loads, varying from oilpipe lines in Exercise `Strip Pillow' off Barrybudden totroops, guns and vehicles in Exercise `Lifeline' off SouthWales.

Most of the exercises produced Wessex 5s from 845NAC Squadron based at Culdrose, of whom we were tosee a lot more when we arrived in the Far East, orWessex 2s of 72 Squadron, based at RAF Odiham. Itwas not an unusual sight to see naval Wessex from 845,RAF Wessex from 72 Squadron and Scouts and Siouxof the Army all on deck at the same time. We are a`Joint' team in the full sense of the word.

When we got to Aden, the Army Air Corps and 78Squadron RAF cleared their aircrew for deck landingsand at the same time gave us a chance to brush up ourdrills and procedures.

We carried out a series of exercises in the Aden area,culminating in an operation in the eastern Aden area,with five Wessex 2s of 78 Squadron and one Scout of3 Wing, AAC. All these aircraft were launched in thedark, loaded with troops of the Irish Guards, and asdawn broke, they crossed the shore-line to drop theirload at points around the village to provide a cordon, atthe same time as the landing craft hit the beach. At thattime this was the most helicopters that we had carriedat any one time, and the most we had operated at night.The operation was concluded with the RAF Wessex

flying 22 prisoners off as a present to the Sultan ofMuscat and Oman.

In Singapore after Christmas, acquaintance wasrenewed with 845 Squadron, and for the first threemonths it was not rare to see a Flight of four Wessex 5stogether with Scouts or Sioux of the Army or RoyalMarines.

Then Bulwark was hurriedly sailed for Hong Kong,and our flying rate was considerably reduced. After herreturn, we were all heavily committed to the 3 Com-mando Brigade exercise `Firm Stride', during which wewere kept busy operating aircraft, but being used as aplatform and not having a Flight of our own. This state ofaffairs was to last until our arrival in Aden in September1967.

In Aden, we were fully committed to lifting the heavierelements of the Army to Bahrain. At the time of writing,we are returning to Aden from our second trip, this time tocollect eight Wessex 2s, one Scout and four Sioux, all ofwhom will be flown on and stowed on the Flight Deck.Another First! Also, we are due to join up with H.M.S.Albion for the first time.

Since Fearless commissioned on 25th November 1965,and before arriving in Plymouth this Christmas we willhave carried out nearly 2,200 deck landings with nearly alltypes of helicopters of all four services. This is for a shipwith no resident aircraft of her own and includes somequite long periods with no flying at all, so it is a record ofwhich the Air Department feel justifiably proud.

1,000 Deck Landings. COMAF cuts the cake

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THE MET MAN SAYS ...This has been the preamble to those plausibly indefinitelittle remarks on the weather which have appeared in theship's daily paper and which, from time to time, havebrought derisive laughter from those who have beencaught out by them - like that time we held a barbecueon Paulo Tioman beach in `jolly banyan weather' oftorrential rain (though not too heavy to allow an effigyof the met man to burn satisfactorily!) Then, of course,there was the time we thought we were lost in the middleof the Indian Ocean, when we couldn't make out AdduAtoll on radar because of the foul weather the met manhad hatched up from somewhere.

A cocktail party was almost washed out in Singapore,and cloud appeared when we wanted to sunbathe onmake and mend afternoons, but we have never let theelements get us down. It says much for all departmentsthat whenever the time has come for action, this has beencarried out efficiently and effectively even when hamperedby heat, wind or poor visibility, or by rough seas in thedock and on the beach.

The tasks falling to the two-man met team have beenmany and varied and have not only been concerned withtrying to forecast the weather for ship, helicopters andlanding craft. They have also called in the services ofgunnery and ops-room staff in following wind findingballoons when on passage, so that a small, thoughimportant, contribution to understanding of the be-haviour of the upper atmosphere has been possible.

Funnily enough one of the main activities has been inthe photographic field and PO McKale, and, morerecently, PO King have more widely been known as'Snaps' than as met men. Indeed most of the photographsin this publication are their work.

Then, of course, if you want to study educationalsubjects for advancement, take a course in refrigeration,biology or forestry, or learn Russian, German or Frenchfrom records then the same team are those to contact.

At the time of going to press we have two questions inour mind: `Will the weather around the Cape of GoodHope delay our passage?' and `Will we have enoughhydrogen left to fly our commissioning pennant whenwe make our long awaited entry to Devonport?' Life forthe met man will be intolerable if the answers to boththese questions are not satisfactory.

The Chapel

FROM THE CHAPLAINWhen Fearless had been on her first commission foreight months, she was joined by her first Chaplain whohad been in commission in the Royal Navy for only twoweeks himself. The combination should have, and did,prove interesting.

The absence of a Chapel and Vicarage posed the firstproblems. The former was created in the Army StaffOffice, a space used only when a full embarked force iscarried, and therefore generally available. Furnishingswere bought with the first alms; some came from thecentral store (in a crate labelled `The Fearless Chaplain'!)and some were made on board. The very fine altar-tablewas the work of Triumph's `chippies'. The Vicarage tooklonger to establish and three moves brought the Vicar tohis present and most convenient cabin.

Highlights of the commission have been good attend-ances at the Remembrancetide, Christmas and EasterServices and the great support which has come for manyof the activities. Gladys Aylward's visit during our firstvisit to Hong Kong will long be remembered. She spokefor over an hour and held the packed Dining Hallenthralled, not only by the account of her life in China,Hong Kong and Taiwan, but by the force of the sim-plicity with which she spoke. The sight of her small,adopted son, who was left at death's door at her children'shome in Taiwan added to the point of her talk and herlife.

During our Spring Cruise the Bishop of Taejon visitedus and conducted a service during our stay at Inchon(Korea) and gave me the opportunity to meet and talkwith the Korean Bishop of Seoul and the theologicalstudents.

In addition to our Sunday and daily services we havebeen able to hold a number of study and discussionmeetings and to show films of the Fact and Faith seriesand others which have been well received by goodaudiences. There was a good deal of contact ashore alsoand active participation in Church and Fellowship life.

The work of re-decorating a children's home, organis-i ng tours, raising cash, visiting hospitals, listening and,if possible, advising, writing, broadcasting epilogues andwhatnot have all come within the Chaplain's orbit. Hefound it illuminating, interesting and rewarding and attimes, a frustrating experience which he wouldn't havemissed for worlds.

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STEWARD PEEL ME A GRAPEFat officers, thin officers, bearded officers, officers ingreen and in grey, officers of every shape and size camepouring into the ship from the day we first commissionedi n Belfast. Between them they consumed some 116,800separate meals, and even now, three months before theend, they still keep pouring in.

To serve these meals we had an assortment of equallyfat, thin, lazy and even efficient stewards and frequentlythe cry went up, `Open another box or we'll nevermanage'. It all started with a short pre-commissioningcourse in Chatham at the notorious Supply School, wherefledgling stewards are taught the rudiments of tableservice, etc.

From a very mixed bunch at first, these stewardsdeveloped into a highly trained team who, with greatcheerfulness, often forced, have worked their way througha long succession of cocktail parties, dinners, spur of themoment activities, and even a wedding reception.RPCs have made us quite nonchalant to late hours andeven later meals. Many times misunderstood, all in allwe've done a wonderful job. (Agree - Wardroom MessPresident).

Embarked forces came and went, along with messtraps,beer tankards and other souvenier-like items, but westayed on and on.

All kinds of emergency meals and situations came up at

Portland and though we often wished we hadn't joined, itwas fun and we left England all too soon.

We soon had many memories to look back on. Thewonderful New Year's Eve spent in Bugis Street, theshopping, the football games at which we excelled and,of course, the endless parties - where did they ever findthe people to invite?

Penang, Okinawa, Hiroshima (where one of the POStewards almost got married, and probably others did),Hong Kong (and cheap San Mig). Everywhere we wentthe Flight Deck, or wherever they chose, was covered witha vast assortment of guests, all demanding and gettinglarge quantities of food and drink.

With the feverish cleaning programme of Singaporedry dock days over we relaxed at Paulo Tioman andnever has there been such energetic relaxing. As there wasno one on the island to ask for cocktails, the officersdidn't have any parties and the stewards had a great time.

So now we are Homeward Bound leaving behind a longtrail of broken crockery and glasses, into a future which isso far only dreamed of.

I called this `Steward peel me a grape,' because it bestillustrates the vast variety of jobs that stewards do.Though no officer has said it yet, you can bet your lifeone will, one day.

One million meals-July 1 967

STATISTICSDuring major exercises, operations and various logisticmoves (but excluding trials, local running and visits)we have:

(a) Successfully carried out 134 LCVP and 294 LCMbeachings (there were no unsuccessful ones!)

(b) Carried 7130 troops, 1229 vehicles and 558 trailers.(c) Shown round 195 officers of Brigadier or Commo-

dore rank or above, and over 2500 Officers and OtherRanks on official conducted tours.

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THE GROUP

The System-Cert. X

Aden was the birthplace of the Ship's Pop Group, nowknown as `The System-Cert X'. A meeting held to discovertalent and interest found two members of the ship'scompany already playing together and a number ofkeen and not-so-keen performers. From this emerged'The Chance Acquaintances' led by L/Ck Arthur (Eddie)Edmunds with C.E.M. Les Gosden, R.E.M. BarryRichardson and O.E.M. John Shaw. Midshipman JackMiers acted as manager and the group soon achievedenough prowess to play in the Central Night Club inMombasa. They also gave a well-received concert on theFlight Deck, a test in more ways than one.

In Singapore the Group's first engagement was atH.M.S. Forth's New Year's Dance. Equipped with newguitars and amptifiers, thanks to a loan from the Welfare

More System

Fund, they were soon earning well to repay this helpfulgesture.

On Fearless's first visit to Hong Kong, the four werejoined by C.E.M. Derek O'Malia who took over asvocalist from Barry Richardson and M(E) Brian Jones.The enlarged group changed its name to `The System-Cert X' and found a regular stand at the `Bunny Club'.This involved hours of practice; hard work all enlivenedby frank comment!!

Good management work landed a popular seven-weekengagement at the Johore Bahru Hotet with bookings atthe Officers' Club in Singapore, on our return from theSpring Cruise. The Cruise itself was notable for enage-ments at local hostelries in Inchon (Korea) and aninvitation to play for a selected audience of students atthe University of Hiroshima, which turned out to be agreat success.

Further engagements in Hong Kong at the 'BunnyClub', the Officers' Club in Singapore and the `Spotlight'in Nee Soon, led up to the group's crowning achieve-ment - they were invited to be a guest group with topbilling in a star studded `Top Pop Show' at the SingaporeNational Theatre. Fourteen local groups, a number withregular TV shows, and six singing stars performed beforethe Group's appearance. The audience of 3,400 gave thema great reception and their fast beat speciality playing wasreceived with acclamation.

The members of the group are grateful for theenthusiastic support and help in providing equipmentwhich have been a great encouragement. Leader of thegroup, the `Father', throughout has been 24 year old` Eddie' Edmunds the only married member of them all.He comes from High Wycombe and plays bass guitar.With him are Les Gosden a 19 year old Vectensian (anative of the Isle of Wight for the uninitiated) who playslead, Brian Jones, 20 years old and a Wrexhamian on therhythm, and dextrous drummer John Shaw, also 19from Southsea. Derek O'Malia from Penarth is 19 andhas proved a popular vocalist.

The lively and hard working group have added to theirown talent and laurels as well as enhancing the Ship'sreputation in a notable year.

AND WHAT HAPPENS AT ASSAULT STATIONS?

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SPORT

The prowess of the Ship's Soccer Team has been reportedelsewhere; suffice it to say that five of them came fromthe Amphibious Detachment. We have also been wellrepresented in the Ship's Rugby, Hockey, Basketballand Water-Polo teams and the Ship's Shooting Team wasvirtually all Amphibious Detachment.

In inter-part sport our record is as follows:Out of 4 Soccer competitions-The Beach Unit won 2 and the LC Sqn. came runners uptwice.Out of 2 Basketball competitionsThe LC Sqn. `A' team won 1, with the `B' team comingrunners up.Out of 4 Tug-o-war competitionsThe LC Sqn. team won 3 with the Beach Unit winningonce and coming runners up twice.Out of 4 Deck Hockey competitionsThe Beach Unit won 3 with the LC Sqn. coming runnersup once.

At the Ship's Sports Day the Detachment came second,one point behind the winners and in the Ship's SwimmingGala were placed third out of six divisions.

The most outstanding sportsman in the Detachmentwas without doubt Marine James McLachlan, who atShooting won the Tyro `A' SLR Shoot outright, camerunner up in the Tyro Pistol Shoot and in Athletics camesecond in the Cross Country and first in a large numberof track events.

Other sportsmen who did well were Marine G. Harriswith the Discus and Javelin; Marine Hayes in trackevents and of course the Detachment Tug-o-war Team,the Heavies: Sgt. Coppard, Spr. Hill, Cpl. Atkinson,Mnes. Harris, Jarman, Spr. Black, Marine Boakes andLM(E) Hefferman all ably assisted by their coachC/SGT Petterson.

SOCCER REPORT

by `Linesman'

Since we began to play serious soccer in January 1966, theteam has come on a long way. The statistics at the endspeak for themselves, and the Fearless team in their allred strip have been feared and respected wherever theyhave played. Big wins of 8-0 have been registered againstboth H.M.S. Terror

and H.M.S. Tiger, though H.M.S.Triumph beat us on one occasion in Mombasa 5-0, ourfirst game on grass for some months.

Most games have been played as a First XI, but wehave occasionally fielded a Second XI and an under20 team.

Lack of training during exercises, and lack of sleep,sometimes told. But our trainer, Cpl. 'Red' Skelton, RM,did a great job keeping the team fit and on their toes,especially in the limited space available. Great credit mustgo also to Andy Dungay, the skipper, Jock Warrender,the team manager (plus issuer of first aid and oranges)and Ken Trace, the secretary, whose experience andfootball brain did so much for the team tactics, especiallyin the introduction of the 1-3-3-4 formation, which had amost successful result. We knew that we were integratedwhen Andy Dungay (Corporal RE) turned round to theFearless side in a game against the Royal Artillery andshouted `Come on lads, they're only Pongos!'

The two main competitions in the Far East were theChina Shield and the Big Ships Cup. Strong favourites towin, we were eventually beaten in the China Shield, on avery wet pitch by a tough side from 42 Commando,Royal Marines. The Big Ships' Cup, until recently rather aquiet competition, became hectic as challenge andcounter-challenge were issued. We played 11 Cup games,

Both Big Ship Trophies - Soccer and Rugby. Singapore June 1967

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The Supporters' Club

eight of which we won, only to lose the Cup eventually toBulwark at their third try. However, we had our revengeby beating them finally, on our last night in Singapore,5-0, to show them how football should really be played.

Other proud achievements were a run of 19 gameswithout defeat, and a Singapore record for quick scoring- 3 goals in 1 minute 46 seconds. Mick Hickling andAndy Anderson played for the RN Singapore and RonCurtis and Pete Jupp for the Combined Services.

The account would not be complete without mention ofthe Supporters' Club, who turned out, sometimes 200strong, led by Fred Doyle, with their chant of `When theReds come marching in' and their `F-E-A-R-L-E-S-S''Wanchais'. Also the officials, `Young' Campbell, `Buck'Taylor, and `Tim' Curley, who not only refereed or ranthe line for the big matches, but also controlled the ship'sinter-part competitions.

RUGBY

After a somewhat indifferent start, the first XV got fitand began playing together very well. There was certainlyno lack of talent onboard and the fact that everyone wasprepared to throw the ball about led to a very attractivestyle of play. It also proved very effective against thosesides who came on the field expecting a good old fash-ioned forward battle. This does not mean that the packwas at all weak, but that having given the backs a goodshare of the ball, the forwards were there to back upwhen needed.

There is not much concrete evidence of achievement atthe end of a commission, except for the playing recordand even that is reduced to bare figures. We won theBig Ships' Trophy from Kent and then lost it to Hermes;sometimes we played well, sometimes badly, but everyonehas enjoyed their games, including the supporters whogave us so much encouragement.

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1ST XI REGULARSFred Sutton (Sea)Collin Girling (S&S)Pat Hopley (Eng Rm)Basil Hefferman (LC Sqn)Andy Anderson (LC Sqn)Mick Hickling (S&S)Ron Curtis (Sea)Phil Grayson (Eng Rm)Paddy Patterson (W&E)Jock Fitzpatrick (Beach Unit)Pete Jupp (Beach Unit)Mick Moore (LC Sqn)Dave Revell (Comms)Andy Dungay (Beach Unit)Ken Trace (Shpt Officer)Johnny Kirven (Comms)Jimmy Green (Eng RM)Jock Freeburn (W&E)and of course others.

1st XI

Played78

Won64

RESULTS

Drawn2

Lost12

GoalsFor340

GoalsAgainst

128

2nd XI 20 13 1 6 66 46

Under 20's 6 1 2 3 13 21

1st XV Played 20 Won 7 Drawn 1 Lost 12Points: For 178 Against 167

2nd XV Played 4 Won 2 Lost 2Points: For 41 Against 34

PASIR PANJANG SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S HOME

` Chippie' at work - Pasir Panjang

Easter was nearly upon us when it was decided to helpsome under privileged children in the Salvation ArmyHome in Pasir Panjang, which is just opposite KeppelHarbour. At this time the Padre decided an Easter Eggwould be a nice surprise for the children. As usual theGangway was the best place to begin collection for thisworthy cause. The Q.M. was in his element shouting forcoins to fill this tin. As usual the matelots were veryforthcoming and soon the tin was filled to the brim withcoinage and even a few notes from the better-off.

About 50 dollars was collected in and Padre decided togo and get the children an Easter Egg apiece but owingto the exorbitant prices asked, it was found cheaper (for achange) to buy them from the NAAFI.

The `nutty' was taken down by myself and KenSimpson to the home and the Matron was very pleasedthat we sailors should think of the children at such a time.Whilst down there it was a good chance to have a lookround the place. It was in quite a mess. The paint washanging and peeling off in various places and some ofthe woodwork was bad as well.

Volunteers were called for just after Easter leave andthe calling was answered by about 15 blokes. Off theywent and when they arrived it was apparent that it wasnot an easy task ahead, but they endured the first fiveminutes and set about the walls in the main halls. Thesehad to be all scraped before anything could be done tothem. This took about two days before the paint could beapplied. Then it was decided to paint the actual porch, atleast to the height of the window ledges. Already adifferent atmosphere could be felt in the place. The cookof the home was just too pleased to give the helpers a verynice cup of tea in real china cups and also a few biscuits,which always came in handy to give the children.

About this time the ship had the maintenance period inSingapore dry dock and we all moved to Terror, intropical routine. This gave the helpers more of a chanceto get down to the home; a crowd of helpers came into

being and sacrificed quite a few afternoons' sleep to help.It was very good to see Bungy Edwards down there as welldoing odd bits of carpentry.

At last a change could be seen in the home, and it wasgreat to watch the kiddies do their homework and thencome out to watch us work or run off with the brushes.Kids being kids they soon got covered in paint and thenthey had to have a bath which was not really to theirliking.

The next job to crop up was that of the kitchen andsurrounding area. Just before this, the American HelpOrganisation donated to the home a kitchen set ofdraining boards and cupboards, and it looked very nice inblue and white.

The cook was rather proud of her kitchen then and itgave the place an even brighter look, although to this dayshe still won't let me take a picture of her there. TheMatron's kitchen was next on the list of jobs and accord-ing to plan this was done. Now came the time for the shipto leave Singapore and travel on her long journey homeafter a lengthy stay in the Middle East. Just before weleft, the Captain came and had a look around and hecertainly liked what had been done. As usual there wasa cup of tea all round before we left and of coursebiscuits. With a rather sad atmosphere reigning in thehome we left. No more will the cry of `Charlie!' be heardaround the home, as he is on board typing this littlescreed. We would like to thank all people who so gener-ously gave their time and money to such a worthy cause.All the paint was bought from funds collected from thechurch and the little box in the Sickbay Flat, and wasgiven by all, so thank you once again for the wonderfulhelp and joy which has made the home so nice andcomfortable for the children, who send their thanksespecially.

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LIST OF SHIP'S COMPANY

Capt. H. A. Corbett Mid. W. J. Savage N.A. Blake G. W.Capt. M. W. B. Ker r Mid. G. D. Titmus R.O. Blows S. M.Cdr. J. H. Carlill Mid. R. J. Tozer A. B. Blows W.Cdr. M. C. Denman Mid. T. S. Wittich M.(E) Bonnar R.Surg. Cdr. J. M. Hanso n Lt.-Col. F. A. Newall, R.A. M.(E)

Bonnott D. J.Cdr. G. R. May Maj. J. F. Carman, R.M. A.B. Boon D. G.Cdr. C. M. Robinson Maj. C. B. Holden, R.C.T. M.A. Bowles D.Cdr. P. J. M. Shevlin Maj. C. P. Walker, R.M. L.M.APP. Brain L. D.Cdr. A. J. R. Smit h Maj. L. S. Whitworth, R.M. ORD. Brown J. C.Cdr. S. A. Stuart Cpt. C. G. C. Brousson, R.C.T. A. B. Buchan A. M.Lt.-Cdr. C. T. Brook e Cpt. L. H. Jamieson, R.E. A. B. Buckley K.Lt.-Cdr. J. P. G. Bryans Cpt. J. D. G. McCrae, R.M. R.O. Burt P.Surg. Cdr. H. A. Butters

Cpt. M. J. Sharland, R.M. M.(E) Bunting D. J.

Lt.-Cdr. B. Cole Cpt. G. W. Wheatley, R.M. CK(S) Bushnell K.Lt.-Cdr. F. R. H. Collin s Cpt. M. J. P. Vann, R.S. R.O. Bysouth J.Lt.-Cdr. A. J. S. Fidde s Lt. D. J. Minords, R.M. A.A.1 Catling R. W.Lt.-Cdr. J. M. Gal e E.A. I Chapple S. L.Lt.-Cdr. J. B. Gallaghe r CH.M.(E) Clifford R. G.Surg. Lt.-Cdr. R. S. Hambl y SHPT.1 Asher B. M. C.E.R.A. Croppe r J.Lt.-Cdr. J. M. Hepbur n P.O. Axford J Ch.SHPT. Crossley W. A. J.Inst. Lt.-Cdr. J. S. Manato n L.R.E.M. Arche r D. P. P.O.M.E. Chandler D.Lt.-Cdr. P. N. Marsden M.E. Adams R. MECH.3 Collie D.Lt.-Cdr. J. U. Nichol M.E. Addison P. P.O. Collyer W. J.Lt.-Cdr. C. T. Parker-Jervis R.E.M.1 Ackland A. A/P.O.R.E.L.

Cox D. S.Lt.-Cdr. R. S. Perceval-Maxwell R.O.2 Allison M. P.O. E.1 Crane A. H.Lt.-Cdr. G. A. Plume r STD. Amphlett L.MEC.3

Cromarty W.Lt.-Cdr. G. W. M. Thompson R.O.3 Anderson R. L.R.O.

Caddwallender A.Lt.-Cdr. B. H. Tod d J.S. Andrews R. L.R.O. Carey G. A.Reverend J. C. Venus E.M. I Archer G. L.M.(E)

Corrigan W.Lt. R. C. Baller M.(E)l Armstrong V. R. L/STD.

Cox A. 1.Lt. P. Baseby R.MECA Beeching A. J. C.E.M.1 Cameron A.Lt. B. W. H. Craufurd SHPT.1 Blackburn J.

WTR. Campbell G.Lt. J. K. Dempsey E.R.A.1 Bradford R. H. R.O. Campbell M. S.Lt. N. Dixon C.M.(E) Briance P. ORD. Carlisle A.Lt. G. Edwards C.R.E. Brien D. C. A. B. Carter G.Lt. L. Ellis R.P.O. Bailey R. E. M.(E) Chalke J.Lt. R. A. C. Fish P.O. Bairstow D. N. E. M. Chapman W.Lt. J. L. L. Gadsb y P.O. Bastow M. G.

M.(E) Clarke J. A.Surg. Lt. T. J. Herbert P.O. CKJO) Blakey G.

ORD. ClaytonLt. R. Lander P.O.M.A. Blair K. T. CK(S) Cliff D. A.Lt. P. W. Mackness E.R.A.3 Bontoft R. E. R.O. Coates P. S.Lt. P. C. Owen C.Y. Bowden J. M.(E) Cooper K.Lt. N. M. Potter P.O.M.E. Brady M. P. R.O. Coulstock N.Lt. M. F. Prior SHPT.2 Buffrey B. L. A. B. Cousins K.Lt. R. J. Rolls A/Rel.Mec.4 Baldwin C. A. A. N.A. Cox N. A.Lt. M. Sweetman L/STD. Barclay J. CEA/APP. Criddle 1. E.Lt. K. E. Trace L.P.M. Bartlett N. A.B. Curley D.Lt. R. G. D. Tucker L/SEA. Batt 1. M.

A.B. Curtis R.Lt. D. C. de Vere L/SEA. Begg K. L.

M.(E) Curtis N. R.Lt. J. E. White L.E.M. Bonney H. CH.M.(E) Dare J. H.Sub-Lt. B. E. Farrow L.M.(E) Bowell C. H.

E.R.A.1 Duggan T.Sub-Lt. D. P. Hollman L.R.E.M. Bowma

n K. G. P.O.P.T.I. Davies A. H.

Sub-Lt. W. L. Latimer-James A/L.R.E.M. Brain D. K. P.O.M.E. Doole y B.

Sub-Lt. M. J. Marsh L.S.A. Branfield A. D. P.O.M.E. Donaldson R. H.

Sub-Lt. W. J. Prickett L.S.A. Brown G. R. L.E.M. Darkins K.Sub-Lt. M. Rushton L.M.(E) Brown 1. E. L.R.O. Davies M. L.Sub-Lt. F. J. Smith L.S.A. Browning D. G. MEC.3 Dennis A. J.Sub-Lt. P. J. L. Spence r O. E. M.4 Brunning R. W.

L.M.(E) Donnelly B. M.Sub-Lt. K. M. Williams A.B. Bailey J. W. L/CK(O) Doole A. D.Mid. A. J. Boudville M.E. Barber R. MEC.3 Dundee W. J.Mid. P. D. Broom W.M.A. Baxter B. J. L.C.E.M. Dunn B. T.Mid. A. R. Chappell A.B. Beal E. R. A.B. Davie K. G.Mid. B. A. L. Goldman STD.

Beasley R. CEA/APP. DaviesMid. F. M. Malbon R.O. Beecham M. J. R.E.M.1 Davies G. J.Mid. J. A. C. Mier s S.A. Birch P. M.(E) Davies I. A.Mid. B. S. Morgan R.O. Black R. A. M.(E) Davies R. C.Mid. D. R. C. Phili p ACK(S) Blachford D. R. M.(E) Dawes P. J.

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A.B. Dean B. L. R.O. Greatorex G. E.M.(A) James W. D.M.(E) Deeprose A. S. J. M.(E) Gregory S. R. W. M.(E) Jenner E.STD. Delaney J. M.(E) Griffiths E. B. R.O. Jess W. J.A.B. Dempster R. ORD. Grigor C. STD. Johnson A.STD. Dick J. A. SHPT.1 Hammett G. R.O. Johnson P.CK(S). Dolan A. B. SHPT. I Hancock R. W. CK.(S) Johnson R.R.O. Dolby R. K. CH.SHPT. Harden C. M.(E) Jones B.A. B. Downer F. P. C.P.O. Hearn W. R.O. Jones C.M.(E) Doyle M. C.P.O.S.A.(S) Hebridge A. R. STD. Jones C. J.SHPT.1 Evans J. F. R.Mec.1 Henderson L. A. B. Jones D. 1.SHPT.1 Edwards G. C.R.S. Hill R. C. A.B. Jones H.CH.SHPT. Eccles R. D. A.M. I Hill R. H. R.E.M.1 Jones M.REL. MEC.1 Eshelby, G. E. C.P.O. Hopkins D. C. STD. Jones R. G.P.O.STD. Eason P. SHPT.] Hutchings D. R. STD. Jones T. J.R.S. Edwards R. J. CH.M.(E) Hutchings H. A.B. Julian T. R.E.R.A.3 Ewart M. J. P.O.CK.(S) Haidon J. CH.E.L. Kelbrick R. E.L.CK.(S)

Edmonds A. V. P.O.M.E. Harmo n T. D. (B.E.M.)

L.M.(E) Ellis J. P.O. Hopkins O. C. SHPT.1 Kemp C. J.L.S.A. Evans M. G. P.O.M.E. Horner, E. T. P.O.(A) King P. E.A.B. Eades A. E. P.O.M.E. Howat R. J. L.O.E.M. Keech J. W.ORD. Eatock A. P.O.M.E. Hurst L. L.R.O. Kirven J.M.E. Ebsworth J. E. L.SEA. Harrington M. O.S. Kerr A.A.B. Edwards C. F. L.SEA. Harrison J. E. STD. Kerr K.R.O. Ellis K. W. L.E.M. Hawkins D. E.M. Kershaw T.CH.SHPT. Facey A. N. L.M.E. Hefferman B. R.O. King M. C.C.C.A. Fairley R. W. L.M.A. Henderson R. E.M. King R. J.R.MEC.1 Fitzpatrick J. A/L.SEA. Hepworth M. P. M.(E) Knight L. F.C.R.E.I.

Fowler F. C. L.CK.(O) Herron A. R. CK.(S) Knowles D. B.P.O.M.E. Fay T. L.CK.(O) Herron R. E.R.A.1 Lamont C.P.O.O.E.L. Fellow s D. A. CK.(S) Hackett V. MEC.1 Linkston J.E.R.A.2 Fishwick J. E. R.O. Halford R.K. E. R. A.1 Llewellyn J. D.P.O.M.E. Ford P. J. E.M. Hall J. P.O.M.E.

Lawrenc e T. M.L.SEA Faulkner L. G. R.O. Hall J. A. E.R.A.3 Lawson S.L.P.M. Field C. E. R.O. Hannard J. E.R.A.2 Leitch A. S.L.CK.(S) Fishwick R. A. REA.APP. Hardy P. P.O. Lewington R. F.L.R.E.M. Francis R. G. M.(E) Harris L. M. P.O.R.E.L.

Lineham T. J.L.R.O. Frater D. M. STD. Henderson J. A. L.E.M. Ledsham J. B.R.E.M. Field R. M. M.(E) Herrity J. L.C.E.M.

Leishan J.E.M. Fisher A. WTR. Hickling M. D. L/SEA. Lisher M. K.E.M. Fisher B. J. R.O. Higginson J. L.E.M. Livingstone D. A.CK.(S) Flynn P. S.A. Hill K. G. L/CK.(S) Lockett P.A.B. Fogg M. L. E.M. Hill J. L.E.M.2 Lakeland D.M.(E) Fowell K. G. M.(E) Hill R. L. CK.(S) Lancaster G. M.E.M. Franklin P. ORD. Hinton P. J. M.(E) Lanham D. R.M.(E) Franks R. J. M.(E) Hodgson D. A.B. Laws G.R.E.M. Fraser V. G. R.O. Holt F. M.(E) Lewis L.E.M. Freebairn K. M.(E) Hopley T. M.(E) Lewis S. D.E.R.A.1 Galletly C. R. R.O. Horlock T. R. J/SEA. Lillie W. J.SHPT.1 Giradot R.O. Houghton S. C.E.M.1 Lincoln N.CH.O.E.L. Gregory H. S. M.(E) Houlihane F. R.O. Livingstone D. A.P.O.E.L. Gitting s C. D. STD. Howard M. G. M.(E) Loftus M. PP.O.S.A. Griffin C. O.E.Mec.App. Howe M. R.E.M.1 Lott T. E.L.S.A. Galloway T. F. J.O.E.M. Hubbar d R. M. CK.(O) Loughlin A. D.L.M.(E) Gamble L. W. R.E.M. Huckerby G. O.E.Mech.4 Lovegrove M. R.L.M.(E) Gee B. A.B. Hudson S. L. C.P.O. Mackness J.L.R.O. Geggus K. P. CK.(S) Hufton A. J. C.A.W.1 Maine B.L.C K . Gibson R. M. ORD. Hughes D. CH.SHPT. Mattock D. A.L.STD. Gilraine D. D. CK.(O) Hughes G. D. C.P.O. McConnell J.L.SEA. Goodwill A. C. R.E.M. Hunt G. E. L.MEC.1 McCormack J.L.WTR. Gordon R. J. M.(E) Hurley R. S. CHTLUMB. Miller E. J.L.M.(E) Green J. E. R.O. Huxford D. E.R.A.] Moseley D. F.L.E.M.(A) Greensmith C. E. A.B. Ireson V. R. E.R.A.1 Muckelston D. F.A.B. Gallagher D. C. M.(E) Ivill R. S. C.C.Y. Murrell L.A.B. Gardinar M. MEC.1 Jarrett M. J. P.O.M.E. Marchan t K. F.E.M. Gash K. E. REA.1 Jones P. R. A. P.O. M.E. Marso n E.STD. Gibson A. B. SHPT.2 Jones T. G. P.O.S.A.(S) Martin T. W.E.M. Gilbertson B. ERA.2 Jordon K. P.O.E.L. McDonal d T. P.S.A. Girling C. P.O.E.L. Jobling J. G. P.O.(AIR) McKale L.M.(E) Golding A. A/P.O.O.E.L. Jones G. J. P.O.M.E. Mengham R. J.E.M. Gosden L. N. A.B. Jackson B.P. P.O.M.E. Mills H.R.O. Graham W. M.(E) Jackson J. G. P.O. Morris L.M.(E) Grayson P.A. M.(E) Jackson R. S. P.O.E.L. Mount M. J.

Ship's Company - October 1967

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P.O.S.A.(S) Murray W. H. A.B. Palmer R. L.R.E.M. Spence

P.W.L.O. E.M. Mainwarnin g W. G. E.M. Patterson V.A. L.M.(E) Stafford F.L.E.M. Martin J. R. CK.(S) Payne R. A.

L.R.E.M. Steele R. S.

L.E.M. McDowell J. A.B. Parker P. L. R. L.M.(E) Stell D.L.R.E.M. McGuinness P. R.O.

Parsons G. E. L.M.(E) Stevens E. K.L.M.(E)

McMillan R. J. A.B. Peates D. A. L/AIR Stiles R.L/CK.(S) McNulty J. J.E.M. Pemperton L. L/SEA. Sturgess E.L.E.M. Mercer P. M.(E) Phillips A. D. CK.(S) Sewell R. C.L/SEA. Mitchell M. J. STD. Phillips G. W. M.(E) Sherwood B. J.A/L.M.(E) Morrison D. D. M.A. Pitson F. G. E. M. Shaw J. G.L.S.A. Munro K. A.B. Poole K. C. M.(E) Simmons W. G.M.(E) Nealsom, K. J.R.O. Pope S. C. N.A. Simpson A.M.(E) Marshall N. J. ORD. Porter A. E. M.(E) Simpson V. R.CK.(S) The late

Martin J. E. E.M.(A) Portlock N. E.L.Mec.App. Sindau D. R.CK. Martin J. J. M.(E) Potter D. F. E. M. Smith J. E.R.O. Martin R. F. R.E.M. Powell C. G. A.B. Spargo N.S.A. Massey D. C. ORD. Pratt C. O.E.M.1 Speakman C. E.A/CK.(S) Masters P. STD. Price B. E. M.(E) Spear E.ORD. Maybank R. E.R.A.1 Reid C. W. O.E.M.] Steele A.M.(E) McAllister M. S.

C.E.R.A. Revell D. A. STD. Steeper D.E.M. McCrorie A. CH.SHPT.1 Robertson B. D. E.M.(AIR) Stevens P. L.E.M. McDonald M. C.R.S. Rogers R. W. R.O. Stone F. P.ORD. McGann M. J. SHPT.1 Romeling W. W. WTR. Storey G. H.CK. McGirr J. H. MECH.2 Rea J. R.O. St. Quinton A.ORD.

McGovern H. P.O.M.T.McMurdo D. J. E.R.A.3 Rowely R. M. A.B. Sutton F.

Robinso n W. H. A.B. Sussams D. V.J.O.E.M.

CK.(S) McTighe J. G. L/CK.(O) Reynolds 1. O.E.M.1 Swan D.A.B. Melton D. L/CK.(S) Richardson W. J. O.E.M. Swapp J.E.M. Milliken R. J. L.R.O. Robinson W. W. E.R.A.1 Thomas S. J.J.O.E.M.

Mills P. L.R.O. Rusbridge A. E. C.R.E.L.Mec. Thornto n K. G.STD. Mitchell R. V. ORD. Rackham A. G. CH.SHPT. Trace G. E.E.M. Moisley A. A.B. Radmore G. F. CH. BLACK Trigg C. G.R.E.M.1 Moody D. V. M.(E) Raines A. M.A.A. Tuffley L. D.R.O. Moore G. A.B. Rathbone J. G. (B.E.M.)STD. Morgan A. B. N.A. Readwin S. A. P.O.CK.(S) Taylor J. W.M.(E) Morrison 1. CK.(S) Rennie F. O.E.L.Mech.(O)2 TheakerR.O. Mounter J. A. STD. Reid J. W. A.E.M. Murphy T. R.O. Revell D. M. P.O.WTR. Turner G.ORD. Murray 1. M. M.(E) Richards W. L.R.O. Tanner J. C.C.E.R.A. Nation R. G. R.E.M. Richardson D.

L/WTR. Taylor R.C.E.L.MEC.1 Neate J. D. R.O. Richardson 1. A.

L.E.M. Thornton J.P.O.STD. Naylor E. A. CK.(S) Ritchie R. T.

L/SEA. Trainer J.P.O.CK.(S) Newson F. W.M.APP. Roberts J. D.

L.C.E.M. Trave s A. D.C.E.L.MEC.3 Nixon 1. T. J. M.(E) Robson T. P. L/SEA. Tunstell B. H.P.O.M.(E) Nolan L. E.M. Rollason B. C. A.B. Talbot A. J.L.M.(E) Nisbet C. O.E.M. Rose T. G.

R.O. Tanner T. J.L/SEA. Nunn C. A. M.(E) Rothwell J. A.B. Tarry M.L.R.O. North M. W. M.(E) Ruck C. B. M. (E) Taylor D. A.E.M. Nicewonger P. ORD. Rudolf F. STD. Taylor D. J.A.B. Nicholls H. S. CK.(S) Russell D. R.E.M. Taylor K.R.O. Nocher D. C.E.A. Smith R. T. N.A. Taylor L. B.C.Y. Oldbury R. L. SHPT.1 Salmon H. F.

C.E.L.Mec. App.Thompso n C.P.O.CK.(S) Ormond R. SHPT.1 Shields R. M.(E) Thompson J.L.M.(E) Otley J. R. E.R.A.1 Southern R. ORD. Thomas F.A.B. O'Brien T. S. SHPT.1 Stallard J. W. M.(E) Topley B. F.STD. O'Carroll N. P. R.MEC.1 Stewart D. A.B. Totton 1.M.(E) O'Connor F. C.C.E.A. Strudwick G. G.

M.(E) Tucker P.M.(E) O'Donnell P. P.O.STD. Scott L. E. A.B. Turner J. T.N.A.M.(AE) O'Keefe S. P.O.M.A. Seal W. R. A.B. Turner D. J.E.M. O'Malia D. H. R.S. Shaw B. M.(E) Tyers D.CK.(S) O'Malley T. S. P.O.STD. Shiels D. ORD. Threadgold K.STD. O'Neill D. P.O.M.E. Singleto

n M. J. L/SEA. Viggers R. B.

C.A.1(W) Parsons R. E.R.A.3 Smith T. E. A.B. Varney J. M.E.R.A.1 Partridge R. J. E.R.A.2 Spencer M. M.(E) Vincent R.O.EI.Mech.1 Patterson W. P.O. Steere B. G. CH.SHPT. Walker E. M.SHPT.1 Pearse A. R. P.O.CK.(S) Sunter G. R.E.A.1 Walmsley V. N.C.E.R.A. Phillips F. H.

L.R.E. M. Saniga r W. C. C.C.E.A. Walto n C. M.R. S. Parkes B. F. L/SEA Scott D. A. CH.Joiner Warrender R. B.P.O.E.L. Parry T. L.M.(E) Seymour W. CH.STD. Webster K.P.OJAHI) Power C. L/STD. Smith D. M. CH.M.(E) Welton A. .H.L/WTR. Parkin A. L.C.E.M. Smith G. C.M.A. Whley D. R.L/STD. Pickett H. A. L.M.(E) Smith R. B.

E.R.A.1 Wickham M. L.

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E.R.A. I Williams A. M. A/CPL. Williams CPL. DungayC.P.O. Williams D. E. MNE. Brown L/CPL. JuppSHPT.1

Woon B. C. MNE. Battison

L/CPL. RobinsP.O.E.L.

Watter s S. G. MNE. Booth

L/CPL. DaviesP.O.M.(E)

Winfield A. P. MNE. Boakes

L/CPL. DeaneL.O.E.M.

Walters R. A. MNE. Boyd

SPR. RelphL/CK.(S) Weller E. J. MNE. Cooper SPR. ParrottR.E.M. Waddup G. MNE. Chuter SPR. HammalR.O. Walker W. S. MNE. Davies M. J. SPR. BlackM.(E) Walsh H. M. MNE. Davies J. R. SPR. CunliffeA.B. Watkins D. MNE. Daniels SPR. FitzpatrickSTD. Watson D. MNE. Grayson SPR. DaviesA.B. Watson J. L. MNE. Griffiths D. SPR. HolroydR.O. Webb D. R. MNE. Griffiths E. SPR. BanksM.(E) Weddle K. NINE. Gibson SPR. MuirheadA.B. Weir W. MNE. Harrison SPR. BuchananR.E.M. Welch C. A. MNE. Harvey SPR. HillR.O. Westley D. C. MNE. Hoare SPR. WilliamsE.M. Weston B. P. MNE. Hayes SPR. BrownM.(E) Westerman J. MNE. Harris SPR. WatertonM.(E) Whitehart B. MNE. Hetherington SPR. FloydORD. Whitley I. MNE. HectorM.(E) Whittle A. J. MNE. JarmanM.(E) Whittingham E. MNE. Kane R.E.M.E.M.(E) Wilkinson F. MNE. Leith A/SGT. HancockE.M. Williams L. E. MNE. Lonsdale CPL. GardinerM.(E) Williams M. MNE. Laslett CPL. GrimshawM.(E) Wing F. C. MNE. Lloyd CPL. BallR.O. Wilson M. MNE. Moore CPL. O'ConnorM.(E) Wood A. B. MNE. Manassie CFN. HemonO.E.M. Woods P. G. MNE. MurrayORD. Woodhouse I. T. MNE. MurdochE.M. Wooloff K. W. MNE. Meagher

Army Catering CorpsSTD. Worth D. A. MNE. McLachlanM.(E) Wray S. P. MNE. McIntyre A/SGT. CarterE.M. Wren K. MNE. NiblettSTD. Wride P. S. MNE. NimmoORD. Wattt K. MNE. Phillips Royal Corps of TransportM.(E) Yarham R. MNE. Richardson A/S/SGT. Spranger

NINE. RobinsonMNE. Roberts

Royal Marines MNE. Rainey Royal Army Pay CorpsQMS. Hatch MNE. Scholtz CPL. RogersC/SGT. Russell MNE. SmartC/SGT. Howarth MNE. TaylorC/SGT. Jamieson MNE. Thompson Royal SignalsC/SGT. Elmes MNE. WhithamC/SGT. Kirkpatrick MNE. Warren WO.2 CasslingC/SGT. Petterson MNE. Emerton SGT. HillC/SGT. Howden NINE. Watts CPL. ShawA/C/SGT(S) Potts CPL. MagowanA/C/SGT. Gaston CPL MacleodA/C/SGT. Westecott Royal Navy

L/CPL. BentleySGT(C) Coppard POM(E) Ford

L/CPL. StandleyCPL. MellorSGT. Nutbeem LM(E) Butchart L/CPL. Leitch I.SGT. Ley

CPL. Anderson LM(E) Hefferman L/CPL. Leitch G.CPL(S) Edington LM(E) Gee L/CPL. SmithCPL. Lewis M(E) Houlihane L/CPL. PeacockCPL. Lacey L/CPL. TurnbullCPL. McNamara CPL. GayCPL(S) Patterson ARMY ELEMENT SIG. WoodruffCPL(S) Warrington SIG. AgrellCPL. Hayward Royal Engineers SIG. Cooke A. G.CPL. Pettitt S/SGT. Evans SIG. CrowtherCPL. Harrop SGT. Britnell SIG. MairCPL. Skelton SGT. Stadden SIG. HaytreeCPL. Ford CPL. Perry SIG. IrvingCPL. Driver CPL. Grieves SIG. Cooke R. B.A/CPL. Atkinson CPL. Parker SIG. LashleyA/CPL. Gorvett CPL. Denton SIG. MorelyA/CPL. Trevett CPL. Pearce SIG. Bristow

TAIL PIECE

By Captain M. W. B. Kerr, D.S.C., Royal Navy

Before I ever reached Fearless her name was wellknown and even some of her exploits had becomefamous - all this in spite of so short a time sinceher completion.

On arriving onboard in June 1967, 1 realisedwhy. Here was a ship that was not only new inconstruction, but one that was new in conceptionand methods - and problems. For the most partthe problems had been overcome; and, as herpotential developed and was proved, sheshowed herself to be effective and versatile to anastonishing degree. Her first ship's companyhave been imbued with a spirit that has matchedthe capability of the ship and they have weldedFearless into an operational unit which is secondto none.

The Editor would like to thank all those who contributed to this book, including those whose articlesand photographs could not be fitted in. He would also like to crave the reader's indulgence for any

printing errors, since time did not permit the correction of proofs.

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