Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

Memories of the Royal Naval School, Malta, 1947 - 1978.

My mum, Joyce Day, on board RFA Amherst April/May 1960. ©
This goes with the previous pic 'entering Grand harbour' She had just come back from Suda Bay, Crete. Time for cocktails no doubt! ( who last scrubbed the deck!! )

My mum, Joyce Day, on board RFA Amherst April/May 1960. ©

This goes with the previous pic 'entering Grand harbour' She had just come back from Suda Bay, Crete. Time for cocktails no doubt! ( who last scrubbed the deck!! )

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Prefect   [Nov 26, 2008 at 12:57 AM]
I think the problem with the deck is not lack of scrubbing, but careless application of tar by whoever caulked the seams. Someone should have told the "indulgence passengers" that smoking on the deck of an ammunition ship is not wise!
Martin Powell   [Nov 29, 2008 at 01:40 PM]
Does RFA = Rather Filthy Appearance? (Sorry boss).
Prefect   [Nov 30, 2008 at 12:55 AM]
Cheek! Its Ready For Anything.

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