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Name: | Alan Edmund Jones
(turgut.ramegas@hotmail.co.uk)
| | Date: | Mon 27 Apr 2009 18:58:21 BST | | Subject: | The Submarine Fraternity | | | I have been lucky enough to have served in Submarines fron 1962-1992. I am a member of the friends of the Submarine Museum & the Plymouth Naval Museum.In the Plymouth Naval Museum I am the Tour Guide Co-Ordinator for COURAGEOUS SSN 06,The ONLY SSN open to the public (this side of the pond) ,abeit by appointment.It gives me a great hobby!to take people round and deliver first hand the Submarine experience, very rewarding.So we are All doing our bit. | | | | | |
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Name: | Chris Maughan
(chrismaughan@das-ltd.co.uk)
| | Date: | Thu 16 Apr 2009 14:15:15 BST | | Subject: | Chevaline | | | Noting the previous posts on the absence of an official history of Chevaline, members should be aware that one is now being written by the Cabinet Office official historian, Professor Matthew Jones, after a commitment in 2008 by the PM. This is due to take 4 years to complete, and if you cannot wait that long spare a glance at the Proceedings from the RAeS of 2004, 'The History of the UK Strategic Deterrent: The Chevaline Programme'. This contains a lot of interesting papers covering all aspects of the programme (ISBN No 1-85768-109-6). | | | | | |
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Name: | Jason Lockley
(jason1lockley@googlemail.com)
| | Date: | Mon 13 Apr 2009 21:40:34 BST | | Subject: | Facebook "Love it or hate it" there is some good submarine stuff on it | | | Hi all
I know that not all of us are enamoured by Facebook. However, there are some good RN Submarine groups on there with loads of our old oppos on there chatting about the good old days. There are some really good discussions and photos that have been posted. Hava look!! it is worth it.
Jason Lockley | | | | | |
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Name: | PETER HONEY
(peterandjanehoney@hotmail.com)
| | Date: | Fri 10 Apr 2009 09:07:14 BST | | Subject: | CHEVALINE | | | I agree with Dick Glenister's comment at entry 11 that the importance of Chevaline has not been properly recognised. Dick should know, as he fired the first Chevaline modified Polaris missile from RENOWN commanded by the late Paddy Ryan. It would be appropriate for the Friends to invite someone to take the lead. | | | | | |
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Name: | Antonio Garau
(gvalensa@gmail.com)
| | Date: | Sun 15 Mar 2009 17:56:50 GMT | | Subject: | Old minesweeper and friend | | | I was by the Spanish Navy (1955-59) on some destroyers and a minesweeperboat.I wanted to go to the submarines but Captain did not allow it.
Now I´m by a spanish Submarine-forum, playing commander on a German U-Boot.Already 71 years old. Last trip on a cruise on January 2009 trough the Gulf of Aden, escorted.I´m pleased to sign this Guestbook.You Website is excellent. | | | | | |
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Name: | Kevin Mitchell Jue
(kevinmjue@gmail.com)
| | Date: | Sat 16 Aug 2008 01:39:29 BST | | Subject: | Hello from veteran U.S. Airman | | | So I'm actually a Yank (Chinese-American, actually) former fly-boy, but have been intrigued with subs ever since my childhood after having read 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. But be they subs, ships or planes,I find the invention of mechanical conveying craft to be among mankind's finest achievements. Was referred to 'Friends' by a link from the HMS Alliance site. A friend of mine who is a veteran Royal Dolphins submariner, is presently a guide at the museum. | | | | | |
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Name: | David Cassie
(dm-c@ntlworld.com)
| | Date: | Wed 04 Jun 2008 11:16:34 BST | | Subject: | AGM | | | Although a member of the Friends of The Museum
I Have only managed one attendance at the AGM I hope to rectify this on July 4th. I have visited a few Museums abroad But none match the RN.Submarine Museum. As a one time Guide,
I know the pleasure many get form their tour of the museum,especially the Aliance.
Dave Cassie | | | | | |
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Name: | Richard (Dick) Glenister
(rvglenister@iee.org)
| | Date: | Mon 12 May 2008 02:59:55 BST | | Subject: | Best wishes for Jeff Tall's retirement | | | I would like to reiterate Barry Brooks' entry regarding your excellent website and also I hope that it is not too late to wish Jeff Tall a very happy and healthy retirement, a stalwart to say the least who will be missed very much. On a different subject, a great deal has been written about Polaris but I do think that the very successful, although secretive at the time, Chevaline project should be recognised and recorded. Richard (Dick) Glenister. | | | | | |
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Name: | Barry Brooks
(bpsbrooks@theiet.org)
| | Date: | Mon 24 Mar 2008 09:51:25 GMT | | Subject: | A global influence | | | Well done team for an excellent website and for the opportunities that it opens to engage submariners from across the world.
Keep up the good work.
Very best wishes to Jeff on his retirement and a large BZ for all that he has done to bring the Silent Service, and our contribution to ending the Cold War (in particular), to the public's attention.
Barry
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Name: | John Belton-Perkin
(@john@belton-perkin.freeserve.co.uk)
| | Date: | Wed 05 Mar 2008 11:58:27 GMT | | Subject: | Friends of the museum | | | I have been a friend a number of years and served for 22 years in the best submarine service in the world. I like this web site and will keep in contact through it. I noted the comments by Jim Roskilly, with who I served in 'Tally Ho' and 'Tiptoe'. I would like to ask a question. Who will take over the guides job once all the 'diesel' submariners have crossed the bar? | | | | | |
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