The Mechanical Handler

Download or read book The Mechanical Handler written by Billy Korth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David (Bill) Korth joined the Royal Navy as a fifteen-year old boy seaman in 1964, opting for a career in the Fleet Air Arm. Over twenty-five years he served at air stations countrywide, and on most of the old aircraft carriers, namely HMS Ark Royal, HMS Eagle, HMS Hermes and HMS Bulwark. He also saw service, both ashore and afloat, with Naval Air Squadrons 800, 848, 846 and 899. He saw action in the Falklands and in Northern Ireland, and had many detachments to various Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships.This volume of Billy's memoirs is a warm collection of stories and anecdotes which will be enjoyed by chockheads and non-chockheads alike.