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Illustrious Class aircraft carriers, Message
Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of the Illustrious class
carriers. This website is not part of any governmental body or official
websites of Illustrious Class Aircraft Carriers.
Photographs and information on historical events about HMS
Illustrious, HMS Victorious, HMS Formidable, HMS Indomitable, HMS
Implacable or HMS Indefatigable requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS
Illustrious, HMS Victorious, HMS Formidable, HMS Indomitable, HMS
Implacable or HMS Indefatigable and also photographs of the ship please USE
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HMS ILLUSTRIOUS
CPO
ALFRED (BUCK) ROGERS.. I am the daughter of the late CPO Alfred
(Buck) Rogers. He served on the Vic during 1941 - 1945. Sadly,
he passed away 7 years ago but he did start up a reunion which has been
very successful over the last 26 years. When it first started at
Yeovilton Air Station. back in the eighties I remember around 60 old
shipmates gathered for what was a very emotional weekend. Over the
following years, the numbers increased as more old shipmates were
found. Sadly, this is no longer the case as many have now
"crossed the bar". The last reunion was held in May 2003
(as always in Yeovilton Air Station) but many travelled down last May for
the Sunday church service which is held at St Barts (fleet air arm church
in the village). Th association is still running and I have the
address of the secretary, Mr Mansell Evan. Contact
Here
SYDNEY
W MILLEN.. Hello!
would love to hear from anyone who served on HMS ILLUSTRIOUS 1940 /
1941with 806 sqd. later believe was renumbered to 882 who enjoyed or
otherwise our exploits in Malta, Western Desert {Tobruk} etc.Syria,
Alexandria, Ceylon, Madagascer and Pedestal convoy aboard HMS
INDOMITABLE.don't suppose that there are many of us left by now, but
here's hoping, also anyone remembering 842 squadron on HMS FENCER and the
Atlantic gales and Russian convoys, have some pretty good photos of some
of her antics. Will be on the
lookout Regards
Sydney .W. Millen ex P.O. Air Fitter s.millen@tiscali.co.uk
GLYNDWR
HARISON.. Hello my name is
Debbie Norwell (nee Harrison) my
father Glyndwr Harrison (Taff) served on H.M.S. ILLUSTRIOUS
from 1946 he was a P.O Stoker, who lived in Plymouth.
I would love to
hear from anyone who remembers him. thenorwells@ntlworld.com
RICHARD
GRIFFIN. (Chief Petty Officer). My
Grandfather served on HMS Illustrious during the time she saw heavy
action in the med. He was at Taranto and survived the stuka bombings.. I
have
his memoirs talking about his time serving on her. I am very proud of him.
Chief Petty Officer Richard Griffin, Deceased. He passed away three years
ago.
I don’t know if there are any crew members out there from this
time.
roskva@msn.com
STUART
GREAVES (Sub Lt Artificer).. My father, Stuart, served on HMS
Illustrious 1941-1946 (possibly longer). He was an engineering
officer/artificer in the engine room joining her in Malta after her
bombing. Does anyone remember him? He also served on Formidable,
Victorious and Forth. Any info contact me at mum@five67.fsnet.co.uk
INCIDENT AT PORTLAND HARBOUR.. A friend
of mine remembers an incident involving a liberty boat from Illustrious
and some bad weather. A number of sailors were killed but a friend of his
saved a few people and was awarded a medal in recognition of his bravery.
He cannot recall this young sailor's name. Can anyone help? Contact me at trev.sharp@ntlworld.com
JOHN T HILL.. JAMES SELLARS.. I am
trying to contact Marine John Hill who served with me on Illustrious in
1942. We served together throughout the war and were discharged at the
same time. John Hill was a member of my wedding party in 1946. I have
often wondered what became of John and would like to contact him wherever
he may be. E-mail me, James Sellars, at gsellars@shaw.ca
JIMMY
PETTIGREW..
My father Jimmy Pettigrew
(from Glasgow) was on HMS Illustrious as an Observer/Navigator in Grumman
Avengers, 845 Squadron when Illustrious was based at Trincomlee, Ceylon
late 1944 -early 1945. I would be grateful to hear from any 845 Squadron
members who might remember my father. Contact Peter Pettigrew at p.pettigrew@clear.net.nz
HMS VICTORIOUS
BILL MADDIN.
My brother Bill served on HMS
Victorious, (he recently passed away) I would love to find out if there is
a HMS Victorious association and to hear from anybody who may have known
my brother. Contact Pete Maddin at pj.maddin@ntlworld.com
DESMOND
CAYWOOD.. My uncle Desmond, who passed away recently, sent me many
naval photographs of the ships he served on whilst in the RN. He has a few
of 13 mess and 12 mess on Victorious. Does anyone remember my uncle? Any information
will be gratefully received. Contact me at gunslinger201@aol.com
HMS INDEFATIGABLE
HMS
INDEFATIGABLE.. ROSTER INFORMATION.. I am looking for roster information
for HMS Indefatigable. Contact Bart at bjsch@nwol.net
Does anyone have information on HMS
Indefatigable during WWII. My granddad served on this carrier, he died
before I was born but I would love to get information and maybe a picture.
Thank you. Contact P.Mccaffrey14@btopenworld.com
Graham
Lomas . My father served on HMS Indefatigable around 1948 to 1952. I would love to
hear from anyone who may have photos of the ship or may have known my
father. Contact SUZANNA PRICE at jobron@hotmail.com
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