May I just say a big thank you' not only to the editor for printing my letter about the launch of the Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association last year, but to the readers as well.

The response has been nothing less than fantastic.

We have had ex-RN electricians coming out of the woodwork seeking their old shipmate, some with wonderful stories ranging from involvement in the Korean War, Suez Crisis and the Gulf War (to name some of the conflicts), to the time when HMS Bermuda went to Bermuda and they all enjoyed a few days fun and jollity as only Jack' knows.

An unexpected line of help came from the readers who had relations abroad who were ex-RN electricans.

Consequently we now have members who live in the USA, Australia and in Spain as a result of the local newspaper being sent to them with my letter highlighted.

The highlight of any Associaton is the annual reunion and our first has now been booked for Bournemouth.

So if there are any ex-RN electricians among the readers who wonder how their old shipmates are and what mischief they are up to these days, drop me a line and tell me when you served, and (if you can remember it) your service number.

A couple of stamps will help Association funds or email mike.crowe1@btinternet.com and stand by to swing that lamp'.

MIKE CROWE 7 Heath Road Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 8PG