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for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the Hermes class carrier HMS
Bulwark.
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PETER MILLS.. Does anyone remember my father Peter Mills (Fleet
Air Arm)onboard HMS Bulwark during the Borneo conflict. I Would like to
put him in touch with his old pals. Contact
Here
STEVE DANAHAR.. 848 Squadron (May 73 - Dec 74).
Would love to hear from any air wing shipmates or ships company who served
during this period and didn't spill their tea during the big storm. Contact
Here
DAVE RIVE PTI.. I am trying to locate
Dave Rive PTI who was on the Bulwark with me and the rest of the 2A1B
mess. Contact Here
DAVID
DYER.. Served on the rusty B for a short time between 1980 -
1981, up until her decommission, would like to hear from Scouse Jefferson,
(Alan (Jono) Johnson, or any other stokers who might know me.. Contact
Here
JAMES (JIM) ARTHUR FISHER.. My father James (Jim) Arthur
Fisher has just died. He served on the HMS Bulwark 1954 - 1957 in
the Fleet Air Arm. I am looking for a photograph of the HMS Bulwark
for my grandson to keep. Can anyone help me. Contact
here
DENIS WHELAN (SAMMY).. I
served on the Bulwark from 1958 - 1959. I was on board. This was while we
towed the Melika to Muscat and transported troops from Monbassa to Akaba
in the Persian Gulf. If anyone knows me or has nay photographs of this
time I would like to hear from them at
dennis@sjtassociates.co.uk
EDWARD 'TED' HOUCHEN..
My grandfather served on Hms Bulwark i dont really know when but would
love to find out if anyone had any stories about him as he died when i was
still quite young it must of been in the 50's i would imagine his name was
Edward (Ted) Houchen? any stories would be great to hear. He was a member
of the royal marines and thats the only ship i know he was on HMS
BULWARK..e-mail me if you have any stories on gareth_davies80@hotmail.com
Hi,
I was aboard when the Bulwark was commissioned in 1954 in Belfast N.I.
Exact dates elude me! Petty
Officer, A. Parkes is the name, and as I had only just been up rated
from a Killick, I started off as Captain of the Side which was quite a
lonley job, 'cos nobody looks over the ships side unless they are
sick. As an
R.P.2 my sea duty was in the Aircraft Direction Room ( ADR ) which was
quite exciting, especially when working with the new jets which were still
pretty new, and learning the new landing skills, that would be Sea Hawks
and Venoms etc. Of course the comic
"Eagle" (Dan Dare) had a full centre spread of all these
"secrets" at this time. We
also had " over the horizon " R.A.D.A.R. mounted in and Avenger
that could see the Channel Islands from Portsmouth, easy stuff today,
but amazing in those days. I
am now retired and living in Weymouth, and hope to sling my hook
without leaving port, sad a'int it!! This
is a very brief account, but to me a high time in my Naval
career.Other exciting moments will remain pretty private! A.E.Parkes
( larry ) larry_parkes@lineone.net
JACK NEWMAN... I was in the
65/67 commission on Bulwark as an AA1 in AED. Would like to hear from
Thommo, Bungy Williams, David Palin or CAA Sullivan Jack Newman
at Jacc4Newman.aol.com (probably Jacc4Newman@aol.com
)
ALBERT VICTOR SADLER.... My Grandfather Albert Victor
Sadler served on HMS Bulwark as an Able Seaman from 25th April 1911 to 1
September 1911. If any one has any information about the ship during this
period I would be pleased to get in touch. Terry Wright terence.wright@virgin.net
BAZ CRAKER: I was a OEM, served onboard from Oct 1974 to Jan 1977,
any other greenies out there contact me at JanBazBoys@aol.com
JACK HOLT.. My Dad,
Jack Holt, was a Chief Petty Officer on HMS
Bulwark, I think during the 1950's and possibly the early 60's; he was an
aircraft engineer with the Fleet Air Arm, and he may also have served on
HMS
Hermes and HMS Ark Royal. He died in 1984 after a long illness, when I was
still
a teenager, and I missed out on getting to know him properly. I would be
delighted to hear any stories or comments about him from anyone he served
with -
email Andy.Holt@ualberta.ca
ALAN JONES.. I was a seamen onboard HMS Bulwark during 1963
to 1965 with our little visit out to the far east. I am trying to find
someone who has a commissioning book which everybody got on our return to
the UK. I lent mine out and never got it back. I want to find someone who
could get theirs copied in some way. if you can help contact me at ajonespics@aol.com
BRIAN TURNBULL.. I am looking for anyone on board HMS Bulwark who
knew Brian Turnbull. Please contact me at turnbull@beyond.net.au
ROBERT (BOB) RITT.. Bob served on HMS Bulwark from 1951-58 and would
love to hear from anyone who remembers him, especially Don Daniells or
Pope. Contact him at joseph.danby@ntlworld.com
RAY YOUNG.. I served on HMS Bulwark from 1961 to 1963. I
was a A/L.R.E.M my email
address is ray@raymond10.fsnet.co.uk
GERALD TOES. trying to trace Gerald Toes who served on HMS Bulwark.
Contact Mason Failte at MasonFailte@aol.com
JOHN CHEETHAM... I served on HMS Bulwark from 1975 to her de-commissioning. I
would love to hear from any ex "Bulwarkians" email. John_cheetham@amdahl.com
R. G MERCER.. 1958-59 Cruise. Hi there
I was a chef on that cruise and I would love to hear from anyone in the
forward galley, Scouse Dunn, Jumo Prior, Wilf Preston or anyone. A great
Cruise, great skipper Percy Gick. I would love to get hold of a copy of
Bulwark brochure if you know of one available. hoping to hear some news
soon cheers. mercer_d@hotmail.com
LESTER MAY.. Served as a midshipman (S),
Sub-Lieutenant (S) and Lieutenant (S) as Captains Assistant Secretary 1973
- 1975. Were you on board during those happy
years. Contact me on lester.may@cableinet.co.uk
GRAHAM GLEDDEN.. I served on the Bulwark as a
Marine Engineer from 24th April 1980 through to 12th May 1981 when she was
finally de-commissioned grahamgledden@madasafish.com
IAN MUNT I served on the Mighty B from Jan 1980 to April 81. I was involved with both fires and lost my beloved A1
boiler. I only handed her over at the end of the mid Watch and she caught
fire three hours later. Love to hear from anyone who knew me.
at munti@lineone.net
MAURICE NEWMAN (ALFIE).. I served on the Bulwark from
1963 - 1965. If anyone knows me and would like to contact me at. mauricenewman@hotmail.com
RICHARD OSBOURNE.. I was an RO2 on Bulwark from 1963 -
1965 during the Borneo Confrontation. I spent alot of time in the Assault
Ops room during the Landings. If anyone remembers me please email me. at richard@sangwin.net
PETER WILLIAMS. (Bungy or Taff ) I served as a Electrical
mechanic on HMS Bulwark from 1963 to 1965. I would be glad to hear from
any old shipmates that know me. contact me at p@wil20.freeserve.co.uk
DAVID (TAFF) JENKINS... I served on HMS Bulwark from 1974-78 and
would like to hear from any of the stokers on board at this time. Contact
me at JSALMONTICKLER@aol.com
KEN GEORDIE YOUNG. I was on board HMS Bulwark 1955 - 1956. I was
a member of 4H21 Mess. I would be pleased to hear from any old shipmates
including Dutch Holland, Pedlar Palner, Al and Wal and anyone else who
knew me. Also is there any photos when the Dutch Sq. leader ditched during
NATO Exercises. Contact me at Yngkyoung@aol.com
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