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To put a bottom line line on the Whiteheads - 'OUR' JOHN who resides in the conquered land of 'France' (and does read the Metobs site) had the initials JDD - not that common- so HE IS THE ONE _ He did COMMAND HMS NELSON (but he had both eyes and arms intact) (the cricket umpire Shepard always celebrated ADMIRAL NELSON when a team reached a score of 111 - (one eye, one arm and one ...(something else - me ... not sure) - the fact that he physically raised one leg surely (shurely!) meant leg - but untrue) ???? - 'tink NELSON retained both legs ? (Shep did declare years later that Nelson had one lump of sugar in his beverage -(not checked) The unofficial reunion on VICTORY of circa 1990 was hosted by one of JDD's fellows - sadly i was sitting in INVINCIBLE at Fountain Lake Jetty that very night - but of course knew nothing of it. The host was (with appologies) one of our METOBS with a Polish name - 'SHE WHO HAS TO BE OBEYED' will clarify i.d.c. There was a request by Ray,I think, for those of us who stayed 'in' the Andrew after leaving the branch, to reveal their career in flying - Yes of course this adds interest to our site - as Ray's own experience in the 'generation' industry (as important as defence surely.) relates- it was a relevation to hear of J. Whitfields post METOBS career in the pub trade. to This is a very exposed site - witness by the number and have to beof 'friendly' comments that arrive So hopefully that puts the Whiteads to bed for a while - BUT JDD does monitor this site - he, in advance of the '09 reunioun acquired personally a Pic of Sophia (L) for the 'prize' at that reunioun. thankfully, through the graciousness of herself, the one 'who has to obeyed' it was delivered to George Blu - the NUMBER ONE FAN of the |
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I THINK THAT OUR OLD ORACLE KEN ASHTON, WOULD BE THE KIDDIE ON HISTORY OF HAL-FAR, MALTA, I AM SURE HE WOULD BE ABLE TO FIND YOUR MATE. WAS HE MET ? |
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I am trying to contact a Louis Bowman who was based at the RNAS station in Malta in the early 60's I'd be grateful if anybody could help me. Thankyou |
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Re Pension my buddy JTC Bell, known as Jack Bell. was at Admiralty FWC. has spent a pretty penny trying to fight a Pension, apparently Tony Blair,s Mrs was fighting on their behalf, so say no more, I believe if one left before 1976, you dipped out , Those that left in 1975 must of really been miffed, I believe you only have to be in a short time and under the age of 26 which was the lower limit at one time, of course in our time we were not HEROES, showing the Flag and in the East keeping Tiger Brewery profits in the black. |
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Cleared up at last - didn't realise that there were two John Whiteheads! Perhaps John and Spud Murphy could give us a brief history of their time in the RN from little Met men to pilots. Would be very interesting, as I only went from little Ganges boy of 16 to P.O. at 32 - not much of a career ladder there.......and the worst part was that in 1974, when I left after 16 years, there were no pension rights at all. I distinctly remember getting a cheque for £480 which equated to £30 a year service; and NO transfer of any pension to my new career. It's been nearly 40 years now, so I'm just about getting over it. |
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Hi Ian it does clear up the Whitehead Saga, I believe Pete Rossington left, and didnt have a replacement. I do not think that the Hermes was a happy Ship, seem to break down rather a lot. I think we were on our way to Borneo but broke down, also deprived us of a run ashore in Japan due to repairs. I do remember ther joy of ringing the Bridge to alter course to let our baloons off, and watching the rest of the Fleet turning with us,had a rather over zealous Birthday on board. |
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Now I am really confused with the Whiteheads, one I remember was the Admin on the Victory when we had a reunion on board. this was late 1990,s . I remember asking him what time the Bar shut, he said as the Visitors were on at 0900 we should be off by then. It was a more informal affair, but very enjoyable, less senile I suppose. |
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