Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

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


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HMS Devonshire 1974705 views©Chris Howell CollectionPrefect
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Moorhen593 views3 commentsPrefect
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HMS Broadsword558 viewsPrefect
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HMS Sirius522 views©Chris Howell CollectionPrefect
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HMS Euryalus506 views©Chris Howell CollectionPrefect
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HMS Naiad599 views©Chris Howell CollectionPrefect
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RFA Tidespring506 views1963Prefect
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HMS Stubbington697 viewsMid 60s with the 7th MS.1 commentsPrefect
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RAF Propaganda 1973620 views2 commentsPrefect
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HMS Warden580 viewsPrefect
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Admiralty Tug Robust 1946583 viewsPrefect
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1st Destroyer Sqn 1961946 viewsHMS Solebay (Captain. 'D') leading Saintes, Finisterre, ahead of Camperdown. Leaving Malta for the last time (20th Sept. 1961)Prefect
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USS John F Kennedy973 views20041 commentsPrefect
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HMS Victorious c 1960565 viewsPrefect
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HMS Manxman650 viewsLaid up off Manoel I, 1950s
Specially for you Phill.
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HMS Leander552 viewsPassing the Città di Livorno.
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HMS Galatea667 views1978
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LST Empire Grebe520 viewsLanding Ship Tank, operated by the Ministry of Transport for the Army. Crewed & managed by Atlantic Steam and then British India.Prefect
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LST Empire Guillemot613 viewsBuilt by Davie Shipbuilding, Lauzon 1945. L3525. Named HMS Walcheren in 1947. Empire Guillemot in 1956. Sold Singapore for scrapping 1968.Prefect
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LST Empire Skua504 viewsPrefect
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Grenadier Guards 1950s734 views1 commentsPrefect
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HMS Ausonia & Manoel Is. 1959/601333 viewsOther ships are HMS Dainty, parts of HMS Anzio & LST Charles McLeod and a lonely HMS Eastbourne in Sliema Creek. On the island is part of the Leper Hospital, beyond that the Base Supply Office, Fort Manoel, the Diving Centre and Comms Training Centre. To the left of the football pitches is the Canteen (Cinema), in front of which are the tennis courts/roller skating rink of blessed memory.
What a lot of nostalgia!
Mac

More photos and info on Ausonia HERE
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The Duke of Edinburgh619 viewsDisembarking from HMS Walkerton of the 108th MS in Sliema Creek. 1960.
Mac
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Louis Grima ©705 viewsMy grandfather, Louis Grima, and me on RFA Wave Ruler. Photo taken yesterday during the Malta ex-RFA Association visit to the ship. My grandpa served between 1955 and 1970.
Ken Grima
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Allura Wave Ruler! 635 views©Shaun Jones
Pinto Wharf today 18 July.
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RFA Wave Ruler477 viewsVisit to Malta 18-21 JulyPrefect
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RAF Malta541 viewsCourtesy of the War Museum, St Elmo.Prefect
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HMS Phoenicia825 viewsThe bridge crossing the moat to gain entry into Fort Manoel (HMS Phoenicia).
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HMS Manxman 1951711 viewsFound one at last.Prefect
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Manoel Island Lido 1960 ©1051 viewsThis was taken during the summer of 1960 at the Lido (Manoel Island) and shows crew members from the destroyers and frigates berthed in Sliema Creek relaxing. I recall the great fun we had on the diving board and raft both visible in this photograph. There was also a counter on the beach (in reality rocks) that sold cold drinks. For returning an empty bottle you received 1d. Empties were usually thrown into the sea. We only got paid every 14 days so on the blank week, we’d dive for these empty bottles for the 1d return! Happy days.
Mac
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HMS Ausonia ©1226 viewsIn the summer of 1960 HMS Ausonia went for her summer cruise and is seen here exchanging salutes passing HMS Phoenicia.
Mac
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