FALKLANDS 35
It is 35 years in June since the Falklands War ended. Each warship and many of the support ships had a helicopter embarked, Wasp and Wessex 3 from Portland, Lynx and Wessex 5 from Yeovilton. The Lynx on return from the Falklands were then based at Portland so all had a great affinity with the base and many resided on the Isle or local area and still do. The crews and maintainers have served on most of the aforementioned aircraft and have a great sense of comradeship with each other.
To commemorate the occasion of 35 years since we safely returned and to remember those who sadly did not return to our fair Isle it is intended to hold a reunion at Weymouth Golf Club on the 17th June 2017. For all those who were part of a ship’s flight or squadron and were awarded the South Atlantic Medal and wish to attend please contact DAVE MCCAUGHEY (EX-SMR HMS Yarmouth) on 07772 898347.
Shipmates,
The following information regarding our dear departed shipmate Lionel Butler has been passed to our Welfare team from the Family.
A full RNA funeral is requested at the service which will take place at All Saints Church Easton at 1100 on Thursday 22nd June 2017, followed by committal at the Weymouth Crematorium at 1215.
There is an invitation from the family to join them in the Conservative Club Easton, on their return from the Crematorium.
Thank you
Chairman Dan
Newton Abbot will be hosting an Armed Forces Day on Saturday 1st July 2017.
There will be a short parade of veterans, followed by a pasty and a pint. The organising committee would like some idea of numbers hoping to attend. To this end can you please all speak to your branches to sound out if anyone wishes to come along (if you have any affiliated military organisations please speak to them also.)
Can you please provide me with numbers attending and if you wish to parade your branch Standard.
Yours Aye
Hon Secretary
Newton Abbot Branch
Royal Naval Association
Muster in West Walks Rd @ 1315 for a very short parade followed by a service in the Borough Gardens.