Each week a different member of the TAURUS 09 Task Group will write a diary, recording details of their week in one of the many units taking part in the deployment. From the most junior sailor or marine, right up to the Task Group Commander, these diaries will give a varied, honest and unique insight into life as part of the complicated jigsaw that makes up a Royal Navy Task Group.
40 Commando Unit Diary
Task Group Diaries
12th Apr 2009LAcmn Alan 'Speedy' SpeedAlan 'Speedy' Speed joined the Royal Navy in 2001 as an Operator Mechanic, Mine Warfare specialist. After transferring to Aircrewman,
26th Mar 2009POAET(AV) Oliver Smith, 820NAS HMS OceanThe ship is working defence watches this week. Not that my working routine changes as I always work watches. I am an Avionics Trade Supervisor and part of 820 Naval Air Squadron.
23rd Mar 2009AB (CIS) Andy Reid, HMS BulwarkA quiet marina filled with row upon row of expensive looking yachts is not the view I was expected to be greeted with when breaking out of the ship for the first time in 10 days..
13th Mar 2009NA(AH) Ellor - AKA CindersHMS Ocean, week of Sat 7- Thu 12 March 09. By NA(AH) Ellor - AKA Cinders
6th Mar 2009LLogs Pers Mark (Chokey) LuffSaturday 28 Feb – Thu 5 Mar 09. Did the day start with a bang? Well, I wasn’t quite sure. We only got into Malta yesterday, and it had been a busy day at that..
3rd Mar 2009Stacey Johnson onboard HMS BulwarkHi – my name is Stacey Johnson and I work onboard HMS Bulwark. My main job is as a Logistician (Catering Services) – most people outside of the Royal Navy would call me a Steward.
For most people the difference between ‘perceived’ and ‘real’ time has made these final days of preparation particularly emotional..
