Wednesday and Thursday I went with Bill down to St Nazaire for the 71st anniversary of Operation Chariot.
Around 50 turned up for the simple ceremony at Escoublac British War Cemetery
Thursday was a parade at the HMS Campbeltown memorial on the sea front at St Nazaire
Myself with branch standard bearer Ray Yeowell.
Ray was on HMS Amythyst in 1949, a story that was told in the film "The Yangtze Incident"
The story is told quite well on this website.
No lasting damage to Ray from this incident, he just supports Crystal Palace for his sins!!!!!
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A fantastic turn out at an emotional ceremony.
New branch Chairman Derek Powell (A submariner for his sins) lays the wreath.
Having spoken to the remaining vets of this heroic operation, this was once again a very worthwhile visit.
If any old shipmates want to come next year, just contact me and we can sort something out.
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