THE FALKLANDS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

Kevin Porter was a radio operator tactical on HMS Fearless in 1982. His role to to work in the ship’s bridge area, manoeuvring ships by voice and silently with flag signals, flashing lights etc. It was his first ship in 1982 after joining in 1980. He left in 1989. He sailed to the Falklands aged just 18.At such a young age, Kevin talks about how he felt leaving home for war:Read more HERE

HMS FEARLESS (MODEL)

The launching of the model of HMS Fearless, a warship that saw service in the Falklands, it also featured in the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me". This model was six years in the making and is the first large model made by Dennis Robotham, the model was built mostly from wood and fibreglass. As there were no plans Denis used mainly photo's and the kind advice of Commander David J Faulks RN OBE, who was a former Lieutenant Commander of the ship, he was also kind enough to travel from his naval base to Needham Lake in Suffolk to officiate at the launch.

HMS Fearless, Bomb Ally, San Carlos Water May 1982.

Honour Restored

One of the Skyhawks I shot down with Rapier was attacking HMS Fearless, I remember  it like yesterday.