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Please find attached the executive summary of the Chillcott Inquiry published recently.  This Summary is 150 pages long so caution in pressing the print button is advised.

Submitted by Carl Beeson 8 Jun 16.
It is unbelievable if it wasn’t true, when will this Govt. admit they would rather give money to the third world than provide us withy an adequate defence force.
 "HMS Daring, one of the six-strong Type 45 destroyer fleet, is at risk of breakdown in water ‘warmer than in Portsmouth harbour’. Photograph: Chris Ison/PA WireThe Royal Navy’s fleet of six £1bn destroyers is breaking down because the ships’ engines cannot cope with the warm waters of the Gulf, defence chiefs have admitted.

Dear All
 
As you know, on 16 December 2015 the MOD changed the rules to allow veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma on or after that date the choice between receiving a one-off, tax-free lump sum payment or a traditional War Disablement Pension, which is paid in regular installments.

Submitted by Carl Beeson 17 Jan 16.
Dear friends,

I just signed the petition "Equal pension rights for Veterans of Her
Majesties Forces serving before 1975." and wanted to ask if you could add
your name too.

This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the
better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition
here:

Submitted by Alan Barry 19th Nov 15.

Please find attached picture of latest Royal Navy sleeve cuff badge worn by seaman branch personnel qualified in Tactical Communications e.g fleetwork, signal flags,  etc. Worn by A.B.s upwards. 

This was introduced earlier this year - nearly "half crossed flags"???

The person with this cuff badge is, apparently,  known as the "Yeoman"

Comes around goes around - comes to mind!!!!!

I have 1 to bring to RNCA AGM to raffle - maybe! !

My name is Helen MacDonald, my late father is Owen MacDonald, who worked 
at HMS Mercury & much later GCHQ. Unfortunately, I lost my dad at a young 
age, if you have the time or knowledge of him, please get in touch. 

Thanking you in anticipation. 

Helen. 
[email protected]

I wonder if anyone can help me. I am appealing for any information any of your members may have regarding my brother. I can identify him as a member of one of your photographs. 

The person in the middle row far left is  Philip Alan Hales, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.), D109074A. 

Submitted by Carl Beeson 18 Mar 15.
These photos are worth viewing. See them at...
http://www.warhistoryonline.com/military-vehicle-news/war-wrecks-from-around-the-world.html

Submitted by Carl Beeson 16 Mar 15.
Here is the first VC won in WW2 and it was recommended by a German. Namely the Captain of the Heavy Cruiser Hipper which sank her. 
Here is a PowerPoint presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aKs1mcfQNA 
And here is the story. 

 http://ww2today.com/captain-of-hms-glowworm-wins-first-vc-of-the-war 

It doesn't come much more interesting than this...