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NAVY NEWS, FEBRUARY 1994
Expects' highs —and lows—
Canada memorial
A MEMORIAL in remembrance of 55 men of the Royal Navy who died while serving on the Pacific Coast of Canada has been dedicated in V i c t o r i a , B r i t i s h Colombia. The memorial was bought and erected by the Victoria Branch of the Royal Canadian Naval Association.The service of dedication was attended by Lt Cdr Jonathan Woodcock.
ROYAL Navy expeditions have been reaching the heights and plumbing the depths from Ascension Island to the Pyrenees. Nine members of the RN and RM Sub Aqua Association returned from a three-week exercise to Ascension Island. Entitled Hammer Hawk 93, the exped was planned to train expedition leaders and to gain higher British Sub Aqua Club qualifications for the divers. Divers from HMS Seahawk, Sultan and Daedalus took part alongside those from TE Pyestock and RNH Haslar. The l e a d e r was CPO Steve Houghton of RN air station Culdrose. Meanwhile HMS Drake and Portsmouth Command were undertaking separate expeds to the Pyrenees. A group of 12 from Drake and accommodated ships spent a week hill walking there while the 12-man
team from Portsmouth reached a 10.000 peak. In the UK, m e m b e r s of LS(MW) qualifying course opted to pothole for their course exped. They explored the mysteries of Swildon 1 cave in the Mendip Hills.
Warm reception for dockyard MAJOR developments (or the benefit of visitors are taking place in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home of HMS Victory, the Tudor warship Mary Rose, the Victorian ironclad battleship HMS Warrior and the Royal Naval Museum.
The Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust, which is responsible for the restoration and
new use of the dockyard's mainly Georgian and Victorian listed buildings, is laying out
Squadron keeps the peace THE First Mine Countermeasures Squadron has been awarded the Wilkinson Sword of Peace at a ceremony in Rosyth. Mr Colin Bass, technical director from Wilkinson Sword, made the presentation to FOSNI, Vice Admiral Christopher Morgan. The Admiral then presented the sword to CCMEA John Watson and the framed citation to AB(MW) Philip Fort who accepted them on behalf of the squadron. The award was made for the squadron's contribution towards establishing good and friendly relations with the people of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania during a deployment to the Baltic in 1992. Pictured at the ceremony are back, from left Lt Cdr Andy Davies, the squadron's operations officer at the time of the deployment, Cdr Martin Littleboy, former Squadron Commander, Lt Cdr Simon Snowball, former CO of HMS Brocklesby and Lt Cdr Peter Lewis, former CO HMS Ledbury; front, from left, CCMEA John Watson, Mr Colin Bass, Vice Admiral Christopher Morgan and AB Philip Fort
Support in Bath AT the inaugural conference of the Naval Support Command opened in Bath by Chief of Fleet Support, Vice Admiral Sir Neville Purvis, a major step forward was taken in the formation of the organisation which formally takes effect in April. The NSC will take in additional people from the Sea Systems Controllerate and the Fleet Engineering Staffs and will have over 24,000 people, including a naval contingent of 3,000, when it is fully formed. The conference was seen as an essential tool in bringing together all these organisations for the first time.
more than £2.5 million on imp r o v i n g f a c i l i t i e s for the 750,000 tourists who visit the maritime heritage centre every year. At an overall cost of £2 million, a large Victorian wooden boathouse is being restored and fitted out to house a 350-seat restaurant, a dockyard exhibition area, education centre and retail outlet. The trust is also spending £650,000 on building a visitor reception centre p r o v i d i n g computerised ticketing and an introduction to the attractions. Both facilities are expected to be ready for visitors in May.
Master chefs
A £2 million package of improvements to RN and RM facilities has been carried out by Tarmac. After a £600,000 upgrading of cooking and eating facilities at HMS Drake, RN chefs have been provided with a whole range of new high-tech cooking equipment in a computerised galley. The contract followed a similar order to build and equip a new cookhouse and dining room for the RM Commandos at Seaton Barracks. Also under construction is a £500,000 store to accommodate camouflage nets for the Royal Marines at Bickleigh Barracks as well as a major refurbishment of medical facilities at Coypool Barracks.
YOU'VE DEFENDED YOUR COUNTRY. COULD YOU SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY? T here are many similarities between the
reliable men and women, but we're also looking
opportunities for promotion to the highest
Police Service and the Armed Forces.
for something extra. Outgoing and personable,
ranks. But first, like all applicants, no matter
Both are based on discipline and teamwork —
you'll want to play an active part in community
what your educational qualifications, you'll
like the Forces, the Police Service demands
life. Even more than in the Armed Forces, you'll
need to pass the police entrance test and a
coolness and calmness under pressure. Both
find yourself constantly in the public eye.
short assessment course.
require the ability to get along with people —
You'll be used to facing some tricky situations,
the public and your colleagues - and earn their
but now tact and courtesy will prove to be
,£16,000 a year. But remember, with the Police
respect. Also you'll be used to working in
your most effective weapons.
you'll also be earning a different kind of respect.
uniform, and upholding the traditions and values it represents. In short, you may already have much ofwhat it takes to carry out the duties of a Police Officer. We're looking for mature, responsible and
Like all Police Officers, you'll be joining as
Do you feel the experience you've gained in
a Police Constable. There's no comparison
defending your country has equipped you for
with the ranks you're used to — this is a historic
this unique role in serving your community?
title for an independent officer of the law.
If so, for further information ask your
In the Police Service, everyone has the same
Resettlement Centre or send in the coupon.
Write to: Police Careers, Room 516, The Home Office, Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AT. NAME & RANK:
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