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WWII RN Commando: I am a former Royal Marine Commando and I am researching my grandfathers unit from World War 2, NAN Royal Navy Commando. I am hoping to collate enough information to write a book about the Royal Navy Commandos and the amphibious operations in the Mediterranean during World War Two using NAN Commando as the spine of the story. I have already contacted some former Royal Naval Commandos but would very much like to contact any former Royal Naval Commandos especially those from NAN, GEORGE and DOG Commandos or anybody who knew them. If you can help me I would be most obliged. Contact Griffin Turton. 9/3/2010

Newcastle, HMS : Can anyone tell me if it was a Captain John Thomson who commanded this cruiser at sometime during WWII? 9/3/2010

All submariners ex and serving: A new web site has been spawned to cater for all submariners ex or serving or any one just interested in submarines and your support is needed. So please pop along even if its just for a look. Its in its infancy and it needs new blood badly so please come and join us. Tell us a dit or perhaps you are looking for an old mucker or can help with some of the techy questions put up. Whatever it is we would be pleased to have your company. Thanks for looking. Fred. http://submariners.forum-motion.com/forum.htm 9/3/2010

Daedalus, HMS: I have a friend who knew a Barny in 1983. He was stationed at HMS Daedulus, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire. He was known as Barny, and that is the only name I can give. If you can recognise date, place and name please e-mail me. 23/2/2010

St George, HMS: Seeking information regarding Charles Rumble L/Sig served (Collingwood 263V/W in 1940/41, has photograph of this class) and HM ships Pennywort, Chequers (1947/48), and Newcastle and others unknown. His daughter Miriam, living in Queensland, knows very little of her later father’s naval service, and would be grateful for some memories from anyone who served with him. 23/2/2010

Mystery Picture: I found this picture of a Naval man in my aunt's house, though she has no knowledge of who it is. I believe that he is a medical man according to his badge. On the full portrait, he has two gold bands with a red one in between. If anyone recognises the Officer, they are welcome to the picture which deserves to be hanging on a wall. 23/2/2010

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Kenneth William Frank Capper: Seeking any information regarding my father Kenneth Capper. He was born in 1922 and was a LSBA at Haslar in 1948 and also served in Chatham as well as going to sea. If you have any information contact Carol Woods. 23/2/2010

Oberon, HMS/m - Royal Guard at launch: The launch of HMS/m Oberon took place at Chatham in the summer of 1959. I would like to know if anyone has film or photos of the said launch. I believe it was televised by the then Southern TV. The Duchess of Kent launched the submarine and spoke to me as a member of the guard, as a sparker we were not quite used to such duties!