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Lee Thorne wrote on April 13, 2007 at 09:59

Taff Bowen How are you? Skipper is aware my name is missing from the Ship's Company List. Hopefully, my name will be included in future re-prints and paperback version. Tried to email you but my PC didn't recognize your email address. Still owe you 200 B&H you gave me after you picked me up. Regards Lee Thorne

Admin Reply:

Lee - did you remove the '.no.junk.mail' part from the end of Taff's email address?

Lester May wrote on April 12, 2007 at 18:52

You might add HMS Hydra to the list of ships involved - with a link to the history I have written at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Hydra_(A144). Secondly, I'd like to contact Leading Cook Steve Potts - any help would be appreciated. Lester May (SO, HMS Hydra 1980-83) - lester.may@blueyonder.co.uk

Admin Reply:

Done - with pleasure. Hydra was another of my father's ships - before and after Coventry. My brother Martin was baptised on board!

Mike(Taff) Bowen wrote on April 12, 2007 at 14:36

Just read Four weeks in May an exellent read,brought back a few memories ( I was a an L/S(R) on the Broadsword at the time). I could'nt see Lee Thorne's name in the back we joined up together and spent a couple of years on the Hermes before going our seperate ways. Again a dam good read and all the best

Doug Harris HMS Protector wrote on April 12, 2007 at 08:24

Can anyone tell me what is happening on Friday 25th May at Coventry,The Rev John Chapman ex Airy Fairy has been in touch with me,apparently he is conducting a Memorial service at Holy Trinity Church Coventry,I have given him as much infor as poss from your websiteHe conducted our reunion service at the Britannia Hotel Coventry 1st April.

Dougie Douglas wrote on April 11, 2007 at 23:53

I've just read "Four Weeks In May" - although not hard to read it brought back of lot of memories and not a few tears. See you all in a few weeks (and the first pint's not on me!)

Adam Plumridge wrote on April 11, 2007 at 21:22

Brian, Thank you for your message. Hope the 25th reunion goes well. Regards Adam

Terri Hudgins wrote on April 11, 2007 at 14:33

Dear Sirs: I work at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science in Wilmington, North Carolina. Recently, a local gentleman, David Carnell (retired US Navy officer and former president of Wilmington's Navy League) donated a small wooden plaque with your ship's crest. Do any of you recall the Coventry visiting Wilmington? If so, would you be kind enough to contact me with information such as the dates of the visit, the intinerary, your impressions, etc. I would be most appreciative to be able to better document this object now in our collection. This site is extremely helpful for getting the history. Sincerely, Terri Hudgins Registrar Cape Fear Museum of History and Science thudgins@nhcgov.com

Brian 'DOC' Savage wrote on April 7, 2007 at 21:09

Gents Ive just got my copy of the Skippers book which I have just finished in one sitting. If you havent got one yet then buy one, its the most powerfull book about what happend that Ive ever read. I must admit that I have shed more than a few tears over the last few hours. Hope to see you all on the 25th May Good luck Brian @DOC@ Savage

brian savage wrote on April 7, 2007 at 21:06

Adam, Sorry to hear about your dad, ,we severed together twice on the D118 and again on Aorua. But nice to see youve found use/ Brian DOC Savage

Dougie wrote on April 7, 2007 at 18:47

Jerry, try +350 74879, that’s the number listed for Rowell RJ at www.gibyellow.gi I can't find a listing for the Traf Bar he and Tommy used to (still do?) run.

Sam MacFarlane wrote on April 7, 2007 at 16:59

For Andy Rowland, The Skipper put a message on the site a while ago, I think it's currently on page 32 (from last October). You should be able to email him via that. You are definately not missing! Sam

jerry hardy wrote on April 7, 2007 at 15:48

Damien Could I have tommy's email as it wont open

jerry hardy wrote on April 7, 2007 at 09:17

Damien have you got a phone number for Tommy Cooper or Bob Rowell please. Im on 02392432402

Admin Reply:

Sorry, I don't... anybody else who can help please contact Jerry direct

Adam Plumridge wrote on April 6, 2007 at 20:29

Hello, Just stumbled across the website. My dad, Paul Plumridge, was the DMEO on the Coventry during the Falklands. You may be saddened to know that dad passed away 9 years ago this July. Adam

James Hutton wrote on April 6, 2007 at 18:55

I am currently writing a Falklands timeline for the RNA (10 Area) website. If anyone has any photos or memories they would wish to share, I would be grateful. I'm particularly looking for people's thoughts and feelings, rather than the rather "broader" picture painted by the history books. James

Tommy Cooper wrote on April 6, 2007 at 18:26

Jerry, Bob Rowell and me are coming over to the reunion, we're looking forward to seeing alot of 'old' faces there. I apologise now to all the people who I fail to recognise. Looking forward to seeing you all. Tom.

Andy Rowland (Tiny) wrote on April 6, 2007 at 16:21

Can anyone help. How do you contact the Skipper? Got the book today and back on the missing list, which caused my Mum & Dad so much heartache last time. Cheers Tiny

Ginge Crook wrote on April 5, 2007 at 16:07

Just finished the skippers book, very moving tribute to the whole crew. It filled in many blanks for me about the day.All the best to all ex Cov's.

Adrian Cumper wrote on April 5, 2007 at 11:05

I received the skipper's book yesterday through Amazon and read half of it already and can't put it down. It's an outstanding read and has a lot of detail that I was not aware of. Strongly recommend this!!

John Davies wrote on April 4, 2007 at 20:32

Just finished reading "FOUR WEEKS IN MAY" fantastic reading,some heroics i never new about. Well done to a great skipper & thank you for a terrific tribute.