HMS Hermes, Notice Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew of HMS Hermes. This page has been set up so that naval enthusiasts of HMS Hermes can contact each other through the naval art site. This website is not part of any governmental body or official website of HMS Hermes.

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MESSAGES

RON GENTRY..  I served on the "Happy" Hermes from 1966 until 1969, starting off as a JM (E)2 and leaving as an LM (E). During my time of Hermes I was always known as "Jim" Gentry and moved about various parts of the ship. including 2 years as a Flight deck Stoker working on the Starboard catapult as a Bridle Number. I ended up over 23 years in the RN. It would be good to hear from anyone else who was on the Hermes during that era, or who may remember me, particularly anyone who knows the whereabouts of "Slim" Thorpe, also an M (E) who came to my wedding in 1969. 

BRUCE HOYLE.. Bruce served with the Navy on HMS Hermes as Chief Petty Officer and he came out in 1967?.Unfortunatley he has since passed away. I am looking for any pictures of C.P.O. Hoyle to purchase as a reminder to his son. 

JOHN SHEPHERD.. I served on Hermes from her completion for nearly four years. Home was 5NP Mess (I think). Captain Tibbits was the captain of this Hermes. Life at Barrow was not like naval life at all but once we changed from red ensign to white ensign life was "disciplined". I worked on the new radar the 984's display systems known as CDS.. would be nice to hear from any old hands. 

JIM (WHISKY) WALKER..LMEM(M).. I served on board Hermes from 1978 till 1982. Still in contact with many friends Wullie Pettigrew, Sam McGreevy, Tug Wilson, George Todd, Frank Harper and many more. I'd like to speak to anyone who was around at that time. 

BRENDAN EGAN.. I served on board Hermes in the Air Engineering Department from September 1975 until December 1977. This included the refit at Guz to convert her from commando carrier to operate Sea Harriers. I was on board again in 1982 with 814 NAS who embarked for exercise in Northern waters just before the Falklands conflict. I left in 1983 and if any old shipmates (fishheads or wafu's) who remember me

IAN HALLATT  RO1 (G) -20  I served on the Happy Hermes from 73 to 75 in the Comms branch. Anyone serving on board during that time please get in otuch for a few bevvies maybe and to catch up on old times. 

GAVIN "YING" CALDWELL... I am trying to trace Gavin who served on HMS Hermes in the late 60s- early 70s as firecrew. He was from Northern Ireland and I believe he returned there after his service. 

NICK "SHARKY" WARD.. I served on Hermes from January 1978 until January 1982 as a LMEM(M). I am still in touch with friends: Lck Neil Thompson, MEM(M) Ralph Johnson, Kev Johnson (cook), Mick Fordham & Taff Lovelock. 

MARK BLAKEBOROUGH.. I was 16 in 1980 and was part of a project called "sons at sea". My older brother Petty Officer Andy Blakeborough, was in the navy and the ship was sent on a "jolly" round the Caribbean ... Trinidad, Curacao, Grand Cayman, New Orleans, Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale, Bermuda... I believe this was a one off event and would be interested in hearing from anyone who has a recollection of us. There were about 32 of us ranging in age from 12 to 18 and we were under the supervision of a couple of marines. 

R J McCANDLESS.. Marion Rhodes is looking for anyone who served with my great uncle Ltdr Commander R J McCandless DFC (or DSO) on board HMS Hermes in 1961. He was part of the Fleet Air Arm. 

NICHOLAS TAYLOR.. I am seeking information about an old school friend of mine, Nicholas Taylor, who was a Sea Harrier pilot form HMS Hermes shot down and killed in May 1982 during the Falklands War.

BOB JARVIE... Bob served on HMS Hermes from 23rd June 1960 until 9th June 1961. I lost him 4 years ago but would like to hear from anyone who knew my dad. 

RON VIGERS...I joined HMS Hermes at Barrow in Furness when she was being stored from new. She first went to sea on contractors trials off the West coast of Scotland in 1959. Does anyone remember Ron Vigers another Isa Pussar Hill. Our first commission was in the Far East in locations such as Aden and Hong Kong, passing through the Suez Canal both ways. It would be great to hear from any of my old fellow supply branch mates. 

STEVE REGOLO.   I was a member of the COMMS team from 1978 - 1982. My name is Steve (Reg) Regolo and I would like to get in touch with any of the lads who knew me.  I was also on HMS Ajax, and HMS Protector (FIPV) 

MICK SHAW.  I would like to contact anyone who remembers me NA1 AH3 Mick Shaw L/052502, who served on the HERMES from 1960 till 1961.  I was ships crew in I think it was 4H2 Mess, age deadens the old brain power don't you know.    

RUSSELL (RATTLER) MORGAN.  I served on board HMS Hermes between 1977 and 1979.  Worked blue cord duties with Gary Birch (Billy) with a leading hand who was a Taff Leky in charge of bomb lifts etc. I was billeted in  4f1 I think next to the bakery near one of the ships chefs who was Derby Allan ( Boxer).  I also served on HMS Intrepid, HMS Kent and was personal staff  Flag Officer Portsmouth before joining Hermes. I would like to contact anyone who served on any of the above ships.  

SOAPY WATSON.  I was a member of HMS Hermes 845 Sqd, based in 5FO Mess, From January 1974 to June 1974, I broke my back in St John's New Brunswick. Looking up any one who served with me, especially Rick Shaw, Chris and DJ to name a few.  

MIKE (JAN) THOMSETT Ex POMEM (M) served on HMS Hermes 8th May 1972 to 2 March 1975. I have a blank Artic Circle Certificate signed by Captain Benson. I would like to enter details can anyone help.   DATE ______  DAY _______   MONTH (POSS Feb or March)  YEAR 1974  LONGITUDE __________ 

BOB KEENAN (right).