Shore Leave


This is the once mighty port of
Southampton
Almost at this point, was the pier
where I joined my first ship.
(Ellders & Fyffes 'skin boat')
Somewhere in the background was
where the Queens used to berth.

RFA - Shore Run - Helensburgh
Deck Department getting ready to return to
the ship, after a run ashore in Helensburgh,
Scotland.

A visit to Spain by Fort Victoria. The Berth was
perfect, just down the steps and we were on the
beach. We had a very enjoyable 4 days there.
RFA - Fort Victoria in Spain

RFA - Fort Victoria - Spain

The lads ashore on that lovely beach.


CPO Cook, Willie Sommerville enjoying local
hospitality while ashore in Southsea.


RFA Resurgent - Jackie Welsh - Shore Leave
AB, Jackie Welsh, Giving a salute as he wanders
back to the ship after a good run ashore.

Walking the hills in Scotland
and below in one of the lochs
floats Resurgent, moored to the jetty.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary - RFA Resurgent - Glen Mallen

RFA - RFA Olna - Pic Neil Abbott
RFA Olna, 1974, Capetown.
Day trip to the Stellenbosch Winery.
Ships crew and Wessex flight crew.
rollover shows R/O's enjoying refreshment
purchased at brewery!

Jack Davis and friends ashore in Mombasa, Kenya.
Enjoying a refreshment before going sightseeing!
RFA - Resurgent - Shore Leave - Jack Davis

Royal Fleet Auxiliary - Red House - Singapore
The Redhouse, one of the 'must visit' places on the
social rounds while in the Singapore HM Naval Base.


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