Seen here with one of my best mates – Andy (Beanie – for obvious reasons!). This was taken sometime in 1979/80 while serving at HMS Osprey in Portland. Both, now fully qualified LMAs (Leading Medical Assistants).

Now we could be relied upon to be responsible at all times – yeah – right!…. Continue reading

If you are single, Xmas in the Navy can be good fun, even when you are working.

Here’s an example…. Continue reading

Whilst working on the wards in Plymouth in 1975 I became very adept at “laying out” the deceased. No idea why – just didn’t seem to bother me that much. I was often called upon to help on other wards when I was on night duty……. Continue reading

Every month or so, can’t remember exactly, there would be a new class of nurses arrive for training. This was quite an event for most of the male staff at the hospital – probably a slightly scary one for the new nurses!….. Continue reading