HMS AGGRESSIVE - COASTAL FORCES PLAQUE
Newhaven Fort, 28th November 2009
By Jim Still
The unveiling and blessing of the Coastal Forces Plaque at Newhaven Fort on Saturday 28th. November 2009. As would be expected, a typical blustery November day to keep the Standard Bearers on their toes. In attendance we had Rt. Hon The Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal and Lady Strathcona. The Worshipful Mayor of Newhaven Councillor Carla Butler. Rear Admiral Michael Stacey CB., together with the trustees of the Coastal Forces Heritage Trust.
The unveiled plaque
Jim Still
Standards at the dip
Ingrid Watkins
At the salute during the Last Post
Ingrid Watkins
Trumpeter Heidi Watkins being presented with a Bosun Call by Lord Straconan, behind the Lord is Capt. Terry Robotham (Director of Coastal Heritage Trust and Rear Admiral Michael Stacy CB.
Ingrid Watkins
Standards at the present during the service.
Ingrid Watkins
Marching off after the ceremony
Ingrid Watkins
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Jim Still on 11/12/2009.