The battle for Goose Green

[Trackpen]

Sandy Woodward mentions Ian North survived 2 sinkings during WW2 - and I'm sure that's not the only time it's been mentioned. Google search hasn't revealed anything yet....

‘Hearts of Oak’ has a very touching account of the sinking of Atlantic Conveyor, ‘Death of a Merchantman’, by then-Capt Mike Layard, who was the SNO on board.
In his account, he mentions that Captain Ian North had been sunk twice during WW2, “and knew what to expect. He conducted himself with enormous calm and dignity in the most frightening situations and steadied us all.”

 

[ancient_lbv]

‘Hearts of Oak’ has a very touching account of the sinking of Atlantic Conveyor, ‘Death of a Merchantman’, by then-Capt Mike Layard, who was the SNO on board.
In his account, he mentions that Captain Ian North had been sunk twice during WW2, “and knew what to expect. He conducted himself with enormous calm and dignity in the most frightening situations and steadied us all.”

Similar sentiment in Harrier 809 by Rowland White

 

[wafubustard]

@OneTenner thank you for the loan of the books and DVDs. The boy can sit in front of the tv and watch something decent and educational now.

 

[QRK2]

‘Hearts of Oak’ has a very touching account of the sinking of Atlantic Conveyor, ‘Death of a Merchantman’, by then-Capt Mike Layard, who was the SNO on board.
In his account, he mentions that Captain Ian North had been sunk twice during WW2, “and knew what to expect. He conducted himself with enormous calm and dignity in the most frightening situations and steadied us all.”

1945 - 1982 - 37 Years

1982 - 2020 - 38 Years

Cdre RFA must have been one of the last serving holders of the SAM:

New Head for Royal Fleet Auxiliary – Navy’s crucial support in war and peace

The Navy’s crucial support ships have a new head today as Commodore David Eagles takes the helm of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

www.royalnavy.mod.uk

 

[Rooper]

1945 - 1982 - 37 Years

1982 - 2020 - 38 Years

Cdre RFA must have been one of the last serving holders of the SAM:

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New Head for Royal Fleet Auxiliary – Navy’s crucial support in war and peace

The Navy’s crucial support ships have a new head today as Commodore David Eagles takes the helm of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

www.royalnavy.mod.uk

I know 2-3 who are still serving on FTRS but the last regular I can think of retired last year.