The Association has learned of the death of Lt Roy Antony Irwin Ruddock RN on 22 July 2017.
From Records
Roy was an SD(AV) He joined the RN in 1946 and served 26 yrs.
Trained as Air Mechanic(A).
Qualified PO Air Fitter(A/E), Commissioned Sub/Lt(SD)(AV).
1946 HMS Heron, Daedalus,
1947/8 – 807 Squadron HMS Gannet, HMS Vengeance, HMS Theseus, Implacable, Seahawk.
1949 –SAMS course.
1950/52 – RNAS Lossiemouth.
1953 – RNAS Gosport. 1954/55.
1955/56 – RNAS St. Merryn/Seahawk 825 Squadron HMS Albion.
1956/58 – HMS Daedalus.
1959/61 – 801 Squadron RNAS Brawdy, HMS Centaur.
1961/62 – RNAS Abbotsinch.
1962/63 – Officer Training HMS Excellent, RAF Shawbury, HMS Daedalus (Seafield Park).
1964/66 – ACRO(2) HMS Centaur.
1966/68 – HMS Ganges.
1968/70 – HMS Seahawk FAPDO.
1970/71 – HMS Ark Royal.HCO(1)
1971/72 – HMS Raleigh Admin(1)