HMS Alderney: Does anyone have a copy of the picture take c1955 of HM Submarine Alderney with the whole crew standing on the dockside. This was taken prior to leaving for Canada. Captain was David Teare. Jim Oxlade was a Ldg Tl. Jims copy of the picture was destroyed and his wife would like to get a replacement. Contact Joy Oxlade

HMS Armadillo: Researching my late father's wartime history at HMS Armadillo for training as a Royal Navy Commando (Reference his Service record and Torpedo History Sheet.) and his ship, HMS Prins Albert, a Landing Ship, Infantry (Small). I have a fair bit now but I need to tidy up a few loose ends and some very good contacts in the American Rangers and some of the original crew. Contact Rick Smallman

Admiral: Sharon is hoping that someone can help her to solve a bit of a puzzle. She was recently shown a photograph taken in 1929 at a place calle Hordle in England of a group of men in tennis gear. They were Admirals Holland, Reeves, Beaty-Pownall, Greatorese and Erskine. She has managed to trace quite a bit of information on some of them (like Admiral Holland for instance) but can find nothing at all on Admiral Greatorese and very little on Beaty-Pownall. Any information on these Admirals (or any others in the photo) would be gratefully received. Contact Sharon Warr

HMS Apollo: Seeking any member of the 1954/5 Apollo crew who may remember AB William (Bill) Warner. service No. SSX875069. Please contact Allen Gittens

AA1 Gold Badge (anti aircraft 1st class): wanted or how to obtain such, by ex PO AA1 Jess Owen, aged 90, who regrettably gave his away in 1945. Jess Owen (SSX15644) can be contacted through his son.

HMS Albion and HMS Hermes: Looking for the Commission books af Albions last cruise as a fixed wing carrier, which was decommissioned in 1960 and the same for Hermes which was decommissioned in 1970. Please contact Arthur Bice (ex LAMO)

HMS Arrow Zippo Lighter:  Earle White collects, among other things, lighters. One recently came into his possession bearing the crest of HMS Arrow and the name Jeff Carroll. If this was inadvertently lost, he is willing to return it to its owner or family. Contact Earle

HMS Achilles: Vernon has two Gouache (gum resin) pictures dated 1920 and signed by W L Wylie. On the back of one of the pictures is a piece of paper giving a description of HMS Achilles (size, armament etc.). It also describes the action depicted in the pictures which took place in the First World War. On the bottom of each picture is a plaque inscribed “Presented by Captain, Officers and Ships Company of HMS Achilles”. Who were they presented to? If you can help contact Vernon Bye

HMS Ark Royal: Bob Chapman served in Ark Royal(IV) from early 1977(Silver Jubilee) till she decommissioned early 1979. His final commissioning book plus ship issued photies were borrowed never to be seen again. Can anyone help him get a copy or point him in the right direction as how to get hold of one. (The publishers name would help). Contact Bob Chapman

HMS Alnwick Castle: Photo's and personal information on the exploits of HMS Alnwick Castle (1944-51) sought. Contact Phil Huntley

HMS Ark Royal: Ian Bateman served in Ark Royal from 1987 through 1990. Towards the end of this time, the ship brought out its first commissioning book. Due to various circumstances and moving house a few times over the years, the book has been lost. Can anyone help him in anyway in either finding a copy of said book or who he could contact. Ark Royal was his first ship after training and he feels like he has lost a large part of his history in the service, which he left in 1994.

HM Naval Base at Avonmouth: Mrs Diane Wheddon has a photograph of the base taken in July 1945, which includes her father, Lt W E Thompson RNVR. He went down with his ship on his return to the Merchant Navy aboard the SS Samptampa on 23rd April 1947. Diane would be very grateful for any information on the base. Contact Mrs Wheddon

HMS Albion: David Brown was a Royal Marine serving between 1964 and 71. He is hoping that someone has access to cine or other film coverage of the ships return to Portsmouth in 1966 flying her paying-off pennant. He is willing to pay for a copy of the same so that he can have a permanent record of his homecoming. Contact DPD Brown

Amateur historian seeks blue seaman's cap for family research project. Age and condition not important. WWI ideal. Cap taily not required. Fair price. Contact Peter Down 7/03

HMS Alert: Seeking a copy of the commissioning book and the ships magazine. Derek Ray Ault served as LSA when it was commissioned, lent out the book but it was never returned. If you can help contact his daughter, Mrs Sue Jaquerod

HMS Achilles: Seeking information on a silver-plated tankard with the inscription "HMS Achilles, Spring Cruise 1934, T. Clutterbuck". Does anyone know who T Clutterbuck is? Where did the Spring Cruise take place? The tankard was passed on to Trevor McKie through his father from an Admiral Parry. Did Admiral Parry (rank may have been different then) serve in Achilles? Any information to Trevor McKie

I won a set of bells during the Petty Officers Mess, HMS Amazon De-commissioning raffle. These bells are unusual, given the fact they are made up of three saluting gun shell, with a plaque stating that these shells originated from rounds fired across the bows of HMY Britannia, whilst acting as Royal Yacht Guardship during the honeymoon of the Prince and Princess of Wales. I would appreciate any assistance