Author: Frank Rands

The frigate HMNZS TE MANA is scheduled to arrive in Singapore 5 April for Exercise BERSAMA SHIELD. Prior to berthing

Here is an image which might get you looking twice.  How we have aged!  The photo was taken at the

Did anyone see a ‘Grounding Report’ for this incident or maybe the Admiral just signed it off as experience.  Can

Here’s one which will get you going.  An old photo of the Comms Section of the Bellona, taken in Sydney

Jim D has added his personal experience at the end of this backgrounder. In 1936 it was arranged that instead

Here is a wonderful display of marching by a band in the US.  Click HERE to view. I promise you

Here is a chance for you to identify some sailors in the rigging. Thanks to Peter Smith for the image

I have never seen so many thin and fit looking Petty Officers.  A few names here who were communicators..  

This is a question which will only be known by the real old and bolds of the Communications Branch.  The

Here is an image which will strike some cords with a few of you. Lets see if we can name