HMS Ark Royal on the Tyne.

Hi Kev, my dad got this certificate but didn’t really tell us much about it. He has passed away now and I’d love to find out more about it. Lynn

Very nice pix. A perfect day for b&w’s and goodbye’s.
Thank you for the virtual visit.

popped down shields today and had a look accross the tyne, couldnt of timed it better as there was a merlin wound up on the deck, just as we parked up it took off and has been flying round the coast and up the river

A complete tragedy that we are losing so much thanks to the politicians.

Despite this some amazing photos so many thanks for posting them up.

Nice shots.

Lovely photo’s.

The tail of the 800 NAS Harrier carrying the Battle Honour for Spartivento reminds me of the unusual circumstamces in which men can find themselves fighting a war. A contingent of ground crew of 37 Squadron were travelling to the Middle East aboard HMS Manchester when she became engaged in the Battle of Spartivento. At some point in the battle an ammunition feed broke down so these airmen from 37 Squadron manually passed the shells, by hand, from the ammunition store to the turret. In recognition of their actions they all received a certificate from the Captain of the Manchester.

Regards,

kev35

retirement of Ark Royal, with no replacement in the near future,, proof once again that when we think politicians can get no stupider they prove us wrong again.

going along on tuesday to catch her departure, chris do you know if there launching the GR9s from the deck within sight of the coast?

Nice pictures of a sad occasion, thanks for sharing.
Interesting to note though that this last Ark has actually served more years than the last conventional fixed-wing ‘classic Ark’.

[SNIP] A subject we don’t see very often.

And a subject we won’t see for much longer! 😡

One of the great warships.. thanks for the photos

Nice pictures. A subject we don’t see very often.