Tal-Handaq Nostalgia

Memories of the Royal Naval School, Malta, 1947 - 1978.


Last additions - Tal Handaq 60s (1960 - 1969)
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Bryan & David Sanderson 1485 viewsOn a return visit in the early 70s.PrefectOct 11, 2014
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A Sign of the Times1453 viewsThe name of the school was changed in April 1969, though it continued to be administered by the Royal Navy, along with all other service schools in Malta.
Photo : Evan Potts
1 commentsPrefectAug 12, 2014
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David Norris and Richard Ball, Feb 1968.1768 viewsPrefectAug 09, 2014
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Eros Cafe Sliema, Summer 19693575 viewsPaul Wickham, Dom Busuttil-Rivers, Keith Woodcock, Dan Rowan.

PrefectAug 09, 2014
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Talhandaq-ians joining the RAF 19621856 viewsFrom Bob McDonald.3 commentsPrefectMay 27, 2014
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DofE Exped Cyprus 19681538 views Including Evan Potts, Martin Powell, Robert Ross & Mr Roy Tomlinson.PrefectApr 13, 2014
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Jock Norris, Evan Potts, Chris Willmann.2405 viewsSummer 1969.PrefectMar 30, 2014
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Nelson Cross Country 1966 from the magazine.1724 views3 commentsRichard KnapmanFeb 04, 2014
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Tigne 19652036 viewsBack: Diane (Spartacus) Prater, Brian (Beatle) Jackson?, Jane Baxter.
Middle: Mary Bishop, Mick Gillam, ?, Pat? Elliot, John (Flash) Moore, Paul (Quanger) Jenner, ?, Cathy Johnstone, Jack Ferrett.
Reclining: Richard (Tiny) Knapman, Rod Deas.
Photo by Lynne Gregory.
LanternJan 20, 2014
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Tigne 19651795 viewsBack: Diane (Spartacus) Prater, Brian (Beatle) Jackson?
Middle: Mick Gillam, ?, Pat? Elliot, John (Flash) Moore, Mary Bishop, Paul (Quanger) Jenner, ?, Cathy Johnstone, Jack Ferret.
Front: Jane Baxter, Rod Deas.
Reclining: Richard (Tiny) Knapman.
Photo by Lynne Gregory.
3 commentsLanternJan 20, 2014
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Tigne 19651801 viewsRod Deas, John (Flash) Moore, Brian (Beatle) Jackson?, Paul (Quanger) Jenner, Mick Gillam, Richard (Tiny) Knapman.
Photo by Lynne Gregory.
4 commentsLanternJan 20, 2014
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Tigne 19651484 viewsJohn (Flash) Moore, Paul (Quanger) Jenner, Cathy Johnstone, Jack Ferret.
Photo by Lynne Gregory.
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Tigne 19641984 viewsCathy Johnstone, ?, Rod Deas, Chris Pullen, John (Flash) Moore, ?.
3 commentsLanternJan 20, 2014
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Ron Leeman - Shot Putt - 1965?1706 viewsronthecooloneJan 03, 2014
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Ron Leeman - Shot Putt - 1965? 1299 views1 commentsronthecooloneJan 03, 2014
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Tal Handaq or ORFC 05 (can't remember which).1152 viewsronthecooloneNov 06, 2013
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Tal Handaq or ORFC 04 (can't remember which).994 viewsRon Willett second from left.ronthecooloneNov 06, 2013
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Tal Handaq or ORFC 03 (can't remember which).906 viewsronthecooloneNov 06, 2013
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Tal Handaq or ORFC 01 (can't remember which).910 views1 commentsronthecooloneNov 06, 2013
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Ron Leeman & Steve Bolster1289 viewsA comparison of now and then.1 commentsronthecooloneNov 04, 2013
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Whaler Trip April 6-9 1963 1221 viewsSetting off from St Angelo Camber.
Photos from Brian Fuller/Jon Haylock.
The trip took four days in all and the first was spent in reaching up the coast to Paradise Bay where we camped for the night. On the second morning we sailed from Paradise Bay to Mgarr in Gozo via the South and North Comino Channels.
After lunch at Mgarr we reached down to Golden Bay where we said adios to Cdr. Des Clayes and camped for the night. On the third morning we were joined by Mr. McGillivray and Mr. Ratcliff and ran down to Benghisa Point (via Filfla) and then we pulled up to the R.A.F.S.C. at Marsaxlokk — a mere 11 miles. After a relatively peaceful night under a real roof, we tacked out of the bay to Delimara Point and then ran up the coast to Grand Harbour which we reached just after lunch.




PrefectOct 28, 2013
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Whaler Trip April 6-9 19631437 viewsStanding:- Mr. R McGillivray Mr. P. Ratcliffe Lt.Cdr. Q. Des Clayes
Bill English Chris Dunn
Jeremy Salter Dave Hobden Keith Holmes Jon Haylock
Peter Mannering Geoff Dearden
John “Titch” Payne John Passmore (Skip K4) Brian Fuller (Skip K3) Tony Ashforth
How to sail whalers.

PrefectOct 28, 2013
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The School 19611487 views1 commentsPrefectOct 21, 2013
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Tiny Knapman and Sue Old 65-661415 viewsScrubbed up for some RAF Officers do in Valetta 3 commentsRichard KnapmanOct 18, 2013
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Tiny Knapman - Tigne Beach Summer 661169 viewsRichard KnapmanOct 18, 2013
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Swimming Gala1071 viewsSt Vincent were always the bestRichard KnapmanOct 18, 2013
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RIP Richard 'Tiny' Knapman 1950-20191042 viewsSummer of 66 World Cup - Tigne Beach they were good days1 commentsRichard KnapmanOct 18, 2013
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Football at Manoel Island1164 viewsLST Empire Curlew beyond.PrefectOct 18, 2013
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Pete Shepheard1129 viewsWinning a race at Marsa.PrefectOct 18, 2013
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Sue Kitson1499 views2 commentsronthecooloneOct 17, 2013
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Ron Leeman - circa 1966/671270 viewsronthecooloneOct 17, 2013
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Lunchtime Footie in the Tennis Courts - circa 1966/67980 viewsFrom L to R - Steve Brewster, Ron Leeman, ?, Tony Stackpoole, ? Johnny Hart, ? ronthecooloneOct 17, 2013
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