RNZN ANTARCTIC VETERANS REUNION

The following was tabled at at the RNZNA Papanui monthly meeting which was held 7 Aug 18.A proposed reunion of all naval personnel who have taken part in “Operation Deep Freeze” and Southern Ocean to be held at the Rangiora RSA over Queens Birthday 2019. Target audience are crews from supply ships Endeavours 1 & 2, Loch Class Frigates, Pukaki and Rotoiti, OPVs Wellington and Otago, the ANZAC Frigate Te Kaha and those on Otago (F111) which relieved Pukaki 1964 and Taranaki’s MedvacMay/June 1966. The intent is to gather old hands and those still serving, that have seen icebergs and rough seas under one roof.

Expressions of interest to:

Bill Lochrie – 021 040 3511 email bill.lochrie@xtra.co.nz or
Peter Stent – 021 624 559 email pstent@snap.net.nz