Our friend and colleague, John Flack has passed away peacefully at ‘The Fernes’ Care Home in Fareham, Hants. John, with his partner Andrea, attended many of our reunions down the years and we will all miss his enjoyable conversations and reminiscences as a phot. in the branch. His daughter, Joanne,has asked for a notice to […]
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The link below opens up a PDF file of Rod’s time in the service with some pictures taken during his time, and some of his funeral, and his obituary. RNPA Newsletter 78a – Winter 2025 Supplement – Rod Safe s Obituary
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We have created a page for the pictures taken at this year’s Remembrance Day parade in London. This is a link to the page that has the photographs: RNPA Contingent at this year’s parade – 2025
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We have now put the pictures up that were taken at Rod’s funeral in October 2025. This is the link to the page: (Hover over the link and it will open in a separate window) Photographs – Rod Safe’s Funeral
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A short time ago we received the sad news from George’s son Richard that his dad had passed away. George was a regular attendee with his wife Rita to many of our reunions. The last one he attended was when we went to London and had our Gala Dinner on HMS Belfast. This is a
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We have had news that one of our long standing members of the RNPA, Rod Safe, has passed away this week. Rod’s funeral… We have been informed by Rod’s daughter Julia that his funeral will be on Wednesday 29th October at 11.30am at St Mary’s Church, Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, SP5 5NJ. He will be
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A SERVICE to mark the passing of former Chief Petty Officer photographer Terry Gill took place at the Funeral Home of Graham J Rattray at Shore Street, Lossiemouth on Friday, May 9th 2025 beginning at 13.30. Terry, 87, died at his home in Mosstodloch near Fochabers in Morayshire on Wednesday April 23rd – St George’s
TERRY GILL – A Phot Who Became A True Northern Scot Read More »
We’ve had the sad news that Geoff Holland has recently crossed the bar. The picture of Geoff was taken at our reunion in Portsmouth in October 2022. Our condolences to Helen and the family.
Geoff ‘Dutch’ Holland – Crossed The Bar Read More »
Our next reunion is in Bristol. See the details on the weekend’s events in the picture, below. Our social secretary, Danny Du Feu, and can be contacted via his email address, or ‘phone number. The date of our reunion weekend from Friday 4th October to Monday 7th October 2024. Details have been sent out via email
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The memorial service for Dave Morris will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 14th March 2024 at St Georges Church, St George’s Walk, Waterlooville, PO7 7EH. The Wake will be at the Cowplain Social Club 54 London Road Cowplain. PO8 8EN. All are welcome to attend if you can make it.
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The link to the live broadcast of Steve’s funeral on Monday 30 January 2023 is set out below. Name Stephen King Location Oakley Wood Crematorium, Leamington – South Chapel Date & Time Monday 30/01/2023 10:30 Requester John Taylor Leamington Spa – John Taylor, Leamington Use the PIN number below to access your webcast Webcast Login
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We have now been informed by Hilary that Steve’s funeral will take place on Monday 30 January 2023 at 10.30am The funeral will take place at: Oakley Wood Crematorium Oakley Wood Road, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, England If any member can make Steve’s funeral then all will be welcome to attend. It would be helpful
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We’ve been sent a link from the Fly Navy Federation to a short film about the history of the Fleet Air Arm. This link will take you to the youtube channel. The Fleet Air Arm Story – Video
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We’ve received news from Bob Lomax’s daughter Sarah, that he sadly passed away on 11th November 2022. When we have more information we will update this news post. If anyone has any information to share about Bob and his time as a phot. could you write to: webmaster@rnpa.org.uk and let me know please. RIP Bob
Bob Lomax – Crossed The Bar Read More »
So, once again, a reunion planned is a reunion completed! We will be posting a full report on the weekend, held in Southsea, shortly. Lots of pictures taken and very little alcohol was drunk. (All attendees remained far more sober than the judges, who are famed for getting more than a little drunk!) Seriously; it
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From Thursday 3 November 2022 we’ve done a makeover on the website. The easiest way is to navigate your way around it and see the changes. The focus will now be on two elements; The Reunions, and information about them The News page where we will put up new information that we’re sent. We welcome
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We were informed at the end of September 2020 that one of our colleagues, Paul Wellings, crossed the bar on 28th September. Some time ago Paul was diagnosed with cancer and despite putting up the best of fights against this insidious disease he wasn’t able to pull through. Paul’s funeral was attended by several of
We’ve put a piece on the website about David Price’s wife Olga, and her prize winning garden. To read more about Olga’s achievement go to the ‘Swing The Lamp’ tab on the main menu bar, or CLICK HERE. You’ll find pictures of her award winning garden. Thanks to David and Olga for submitting the photographs,
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j On behalf of all of our members we wish Roy a very happy 90th birthday! The photograph was taken at our 2016 reunion in Portsmouth. Elizabeth and Roy have been solid supporters of our reunions over the years and we thank them for their contribution to our success!
Our Shipmate – Roy Penny… 90 Years Old on 24 July 2020! Read More »
We’ve made some changes to the website. We now have a menu item called ‘News’. In future the latest news will be displayed on this page.
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