NGAPONA Newsletter
LONGCAST 10 May 19 – Navy Club Lunch, Remuera Club. (WoN & SoY) 17 May 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch
Read MoreAuthor: Frank Rands
ANOTHER REVIEW!
Certificate of Appreciation and Veteran’s Pin We’re reviewing the Certificate of Appreciation and Veteran’s Pin. While we conduct the review
Read MoreCommunications Branch Photo
Below is an image of the Communications Branch of HMNZS ROTOITI 1960-61 commission. Click on Image to enlarge. Thanks, Roy
Read MoreA Question of Badges?
A question arose after ANZAC Day 2019 where a Communicator was seen wearing the Communication Warfare Specialist badge on the
Read MoreJack Passings – April 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of April 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by
Read MoreLife in HMS REPULSE
Another great RN documentary on a life spent in HMS REPULSE a Polaris submarine. Click HERE to view the video.
Read MoreAOTEAROA LAUNCHED
They don’t do slipways anymore but still a great day in Ulsan to launch Aotearoa, NZ navy’s largest ship, built
Read MoreMy Old Man said Follow the Band
The caption says it all! Ex-Chief Yeoman John Titmus to the fore. This happens to us all at one time
Read MoreBoost for Services to Veterans and their Families
WAS THIS A PRE-ANZAC DAY BRIBE OR IS THE GOVERNMENT FINALLY GETTING OFF THEIR BACKSIDE? It is always interesting when
Read MoreANZAC Day 2019 in Oz
Two ex Yeomen jumped the ditch to parade at a 2019 ANZAC Day service in Murwillumbah NSW. It must have
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