a leading military artist. Presented in a miniature sheet, the stamps explore the history of Royal Marines’ uniforms from 1664 through to 1944. The miniature sheet features a backdrop of Denis Nighton’s painting of The Fall of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, on the upper deck of ‘Vi...
By 9km it was clear it was a Royal Navy vessel. When I ended the swim at 10km, I realised that it was a 60m long Minehunter - HMS Hurworth. A black rib came down the side of the ship, with three sailors in their uniforms and helmets. They rapidly approached and just as I'd ...