Boom Defence. In 1977 programme, same badge shown as "SEAMAN". See Note below. | |
Naval Airman and Naval Airman (S.A.M). Top picture of aircraft repeated in 1977 programme. 1. With aircraft badge. Aircraft Handler = H: Safety Equipment = SE: Fitter and Mechanic A = A: Fitter and Mechanic E = E: Fitter and Mechanic O = O: Met Observer = MET: Photographer = P. 2. With two-bladed propeller. Naval Airman [S.A.M] [A] = R: Naval Airman [S.A.M] [E] = F: Naval Airman [S.A.M] [O] = O. Pilots' Mates wear their two-bladed propellers on the right cuff in addition to their branch badges on the right arm. All these badges have the relevant letter underneath the badge. | |
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Electrical. Shown as "WEAPONS AND ELECTRICAL" in the 1977 programme. The relevant letter is worn in the centre of the badge. Electrical Branch letters. Electrician = L: Electrical Air = AL: Radio Electrician = R: Radio Electrician Air = AR. Alma Mater = HMS Collingwood Fareham Hampshire. See Note below | |
Radar Plot Branch. Badge repeated in 1977 programme but now called "Radar, Radar [Submarine] and Electronic Warfare". See Note below. This is the gunnery branch badge. Imagine deleting the crossed guns and replacing them with your PPI branch badge. Then you would see the Radar Branch badge throughout all rates. C.P.O., P.O., and confirmed Leading Ratings qualified as Gunnery, T and AS, Radar Plot, Wireless, Signalling Instructors and Staff Physical and Recreational Training Instructors wear a crown and two stars. Alma Mater: HMS DRYAD Southwick Portsmouth Hampshire. Dryad comes from Greek and Roman mythology meaning a nymph who inhabits trees. | |
Sailmaker. No mention in 1977 programme. See Note below. | |
New picture introduced in the 1977 programme, not found elsewhere. |
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Mine WarfareSee note below. | |
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