Originally Posted by grahamw48
Correct THEN - I've lost a lot of respect for the RN and they bring it all on thmselves, Captain Coward putting his hands up to the Iranians etc and what made my blood boil was one of those Channel 5 progs I think Royal Marines - Afghanistan Mission. It showed them working up training out in Malaya/Sing way on board HMS Ocean which is a present day version of Bulwark. The Marines were a top bunch of blokes but the Navy what a shameful shower of pampered wimps - there was one bit where the RM's went out in a fast boat to pick up the body of a drowned fisherman. The RN Medics on the ship and other hangers on had a risk assesment and bit of pre counselling as to what nightmare scenario was coming up. They were all gloved, masked and safety glassed up as the Marines heaved the body bag on deck. I'm afraid I can't imagine that lot having any involvement in sinking the Bismark etc. The Marines were off for a tour of duty in Afghanistan and these jerks were moaning about the lack of low fat spread for their toast
