My Father was a C.P.O in the fleet air arm 845 and 848 at Yeovilton. His name is Chris "Blood" Reed. We sadly lost him suddenly in February 1992 whilst working in Oman on Hawker Hunters. We played this song at his funeral. Gone but not forgotten.
Ex-army myself, but my goodness, don't we just have the best-ever names for our warships? "Ark Royal", "Warspite", "Indomitable"....thats just us Brits...proud, bolshie, and screw you, Johnny foreigner...and to hear the lads doing a fine rendering of one of my favourite Roger Whittaker songs....a right bloody pleasure indeed...
Just found this video. I was one of the voices. REM Nick Maidment, 3J3 mess. Worked on 978 radar and later in the tv studio, maintaining mess deck tvs. From the Ark to Field Gun, Display Team, PT Course.
I was one of the ships company and yes, we were all very drunk having performed a SODS OPERA great ship and may God bless all who sailed on here. 75-78 firesuit man 2wa mess flight deck party port watch thanks again for the post
Me Father was a Fleet Chief on the Ark Royal , Fleet Air Arm Buccaneers,He past away on Sunday 5 June age 86 ,Glory , Glory to the Royal Navy Best man ever , Friend forever
Only the Cold War then. Dad was not quite done yet after he left the Ark - saw a bit of combat still working for British Aerospace in Saudi in the first Gulf War- and as a Lt in the Oman Navy - but that's a story for another time
Fantastic, brought to this again by Roger Whitakers' sad death recently, my old man was ex Royal Navy during WW2 and loved this. Proper times when men were men
It was sad to see Roger only got a few lines in the press, 4 days after he passed. The man is a Navy Legend for a couple of his songs. I doubt there is an old sea dog anywhere who doesn't love Roger's tunes.
For Dad, Chief PO Tony Chambers, supply Branch - his last ship. Alive and well at 85. Damn proud of him and his Captain, Wilf, and all who sailed with him.
Sorry Terry, in posts below ! yes, our Dads served and knew the same places - but not exactly at the same time! But you're welcome in our place any time, for a shot of Pusser Rum (there being no more tot since 1970, year I was born !) - if we have any !
Thank you for posting this. My late father served on Ark Royal back in the mid-fifties soon after it was commissioned, working as a Bombhead (armaments fitter). I very much enjoyed the Sailor documentary broadcast in 1976 and have it on DVD, and think that I even spotted a couple of people from the documentary in the photo. Given that they’ve all had quite a few wets by then, the singing is pretty good in my view.
You're very welcome. I was on R09 from 76 until the end of the final commission, I have photos of Patrick Turley filming Sailor on board. I didn't make it in to the tv show, but my fried fish got a shot!
My wife and I lived in Malta when Ark Royal visited for the very last time. Our neighbour fleet chief Fred Attard BEM arranged for my family to go on board. We had a wonderful time; took loads of photos. Remember the Fairy Gannets, ugly but beautiful. Seems a world away. RIP Fred Attard- little Maltese guy and a good friend.
The Royal Navy used to berth at Sembawang where the solid beautiful and well designed quarters are still standing till today. The British Terror Camp with various international names where Sembawang Shipyard exists today. Finally, the British packed and sailed back to 'old England' in 1971 for 'the last farewell' of "God Save The Queen!"
I'm so glad I found you - Ive never seen this footage before and as mentioned on a previous clip I'm scouring for my dad. Phil Lees. He was Feet Air Arm from 1955 - 1978/9 and was part of this ships company. Thank you so much
Terry - thanks for all your great comment and chat with me ! Do me a favour, Sir - if you happen to be in Plymouth, near the Holiday Inn hotel and Plymouth Hoe - have a look at the anchor- and give a salute, or raise a glass to the ship, the men, and the spirit that bound them all together. Present, Arms, General Salute !
Ex-Army 25 years proud of all are services and faultless work in Afghan our RAF but I must confess the Navy and the Army seem to have more in common with one another My OLD man RIP was fleetair arm Bulwark and the Ark Royal
@@Super8Rescue we recorded in a few places hangar and quarter deck at different times. The Last Farewell was sang on the quarter deck aswell as we left Gib in ‘78. I have the album here and all the details are printed on the rear of the sleeve. I’ll try and get photos to you. Regards, Bill
My Father was a C.P.O in the fleet air arm 845 and 848 at Yeovilton. His name is Chris "Blood" Reed. We sadly lost him suddenly in February 1992 whilst working in Oman on Hawker Hunters. We played this song at his funeral. Gone but not forgotten.
BZ
RIP to your dad
Every forget , Best forever
Ex-army myself, but my goodness, don't we just have the best-ever names for our warships? "Ark Royal", "Warspite", "Indomitable"....thats just us Brits...proud, bolshie, and screw you, Johnny foreigner...and to hear the lads doing a fine rendering of one of my favourite Roger Whittaker songs....a right bloody pleasure indeed...
Just found this video. I was one of the voices. REM Nick Maidment, 3J3 mess. Worked on 978 radar and later in the tv studio, maintaining mess deck tvs. From the Ark to Field Gun, Display Team, PT Course.
I was one of the ships company and yes, we were all very drunk having performed a SODS OPERA great ship and may God bless all who sailed on here. 75-78 firesuit man 2wa mess flight deck party port watch thanks again for the post
Thanks for watching.
Me Father was a Fleet Chief on the Ark Royal , Fleet Air Arm Buccaneers,He past away on Sunday 5 June age 86 ,Glory , Glory to the Royal Navy Best man ever , Friend forever
I am sorry to hear of your Father Crossing the Line. We have the Duty Watch now. Fair Winds and Calm Seas.
@@Super8Rescue ,Sir may I ask what does it mean what you have said please
To cross the line means to pass away. Fair Winds and Calm Seas are what we always wish our departed ship mates
I understand now thank you,We will read it at our Father funeral on Tuesday 21 st June,thank you for your time and help.
Proud for sure. What a privliage
This song gives me goosbumps. Men at war, then, before and always will. A strange breed but we love them.
Fortunately we were not at war that time
Only the Cold War then. Dad was not quite done yet after he left the Ark - saw a bit of combat still working for British Aerospace in Saudi in the first Gulf War- and as a Lt in the Oman Navy - but that's a story for another time
And how I followed him into the places he was since leaving the Ark - that too, is a story for another time
Fantastic, brought to this again by Roger Whitakers' sad death recently, my old man was ex Royal Navy during WW2 and loved this. Proper times when men were men
It was sad to see Roger only got a few lines in the press, 4 days after he passed.
The man is a Navy Legend for a couple of his songs.
I doubt there is an old sea dog anywhere who doesn't love Roger's tunes.
For Dad, Chief PO Tony Chambers, supply Branch - his last ship. Alive and well at 85. Damn proud of him and his Captain, Wilf, and all who sailed with him.
Sorry Terry, in posts below ! yes, our Dads served and knew the same places - but not exactly at the same time! But you're welcome in our place any time, for a shot of Pusser Rum (there being no more tot since 1970, year I was born !) - if we have any !
Cheers Kevin. BZ
Brilliant clip I am one of the voices
me too.
Wow. I remember watching the gun race live. Strong men. What a rendition of this song
Thank you for posting this. My late father served on Ark Royal back in the mid-fifties soon after it was commissioned, working as a Bombhead (armaments fitter). I very much enjoyed the Sailor documentary broadcast in 1976 and have it on DVD, and think that I even spotted a couple of people from the documentary in the photo. Given that they’ve all had quite a few wets by then, the singing is pretty good in my view.
You're very welcome. I was on R09 from 76 until the end of the final commission, I have photos of Patrick Turley filming Sailor on board.
I didn't make it in to the tv show, but my fried fish got a shot!
My uncle was playing in the band for this.
Gosh love it miss the gun carriage on the telly even though I only watch the news these days so I watch u tube instead and saw this
My wife and I lived in Malta when Ark Royal visited for the very last time. Our neighbour fleet chief Fred Attard BEM arranged for my family to go on board. We had a wonderful time; took loads of photos. Remember the Fairy Gannets, ugly but beautiful. Seems a world away. RIP Fred Attard- little Maltese guy and a good friend.
The Royal Navy used to berth at Sembawang where the solid beautiful and well designed quarters are still standing till today. The British Terror Camp with various international names where Sembawang Shipyard exists today. Finally, the British packed and sailed back to 'old England' in 1971 for 'the last farewell' of "God Save The Queen!"
Brilliant. I love this history…
Thanks Mick
Quality BZ 👊🏻
I'm so glad I found you - Ive never seen this footage before and as mentioned on a previous clip I'm scouring for my dad. Phil Lees. He was Feet Air Arm from 1955 - 1978/9 and was part of this ships company. Thank you so much
My father was fleet air arm to served Ark Royal.Burrancers ,fleet Chief,
Cheers Terry, lots and lots of cine film here, have a look at the playlist tab
@@simonbray5514 I was a FAA chef with the Phantom lads.
My Dad ,s Name was Jim Bray Fleet Chief
Terry - thanks for all your great comment and chat with me ! Do me a favour, Sir - if you happen to be in Plymouth, near the Holiday Inn hotel and Plymouth Hoe - have a look at the anchor- and give a salute, or raise a glass to the ship, the men, and the spirit that bound them all together. Present, Arms, General Salute !
Ex-Army 25 years proud of all are services and faultless work in Afghan our RAF but I must confess the Navy and the Army seem to have more in common with one another My OLD man RIP was fleetair arm Bulwark and the Ark Royal
Maganda,,pwede palang mag-recording sa ship
The BBC sound engineers came to record us.
Very Good, Mark may I ask you we need a copy of that DVD please Sir 🌞👍 thank you
There is no DVD of this.
Cine film clips from crew members.
The LP 'last farewell' is available at discogs
Thanks for watching Simon
We sang it on the quarter deck if I remember correctly…👍👍
for the recording, we sang it here, in the hangar. In one shot you can see the microphones
@@Super8Rescue we recorded in a few places hangar and quarter deck at different times. The Last Farewell was sang on the quarter deck aswell as we left Gib in ‘78.
I have the album here and all the details are printed on the rear of the sleeve. I’ll try and get photos to you. Regards, Bill
@@Super8Rescue
I have the LP. The LP is also on the channel.
How many crew did she carry?
From memory around 1400 with squadrons onboard.
@@Super8Rescue i think you will find it was more than that. It certainly seemed like it. I was there 77 and 78, Last deployment.
Jim Bray
Slightly?
When England was England, For God and Ulster 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽