Navy Training

1950s , Shotley (Suffolk)

Naval cadets training at the HMS Ganges shore establishment.

At the Royal Navy shore establishment HMS Ganges, cadets undertake signals training with a Hawker Sea Hawk F2 jet fighter (reg. WF257), using hand signals to instruct the 'pilot' to raise and lower the wings and perform a variety of other tasks. At the swimming pool, cadets practice swimming in their uniforms and hone their diving and basic lifesaving skills. Back outside, cadets practice climbing ship rigging, scampering high up to the crow's nest and sliding back down on guide ropes.

Featured Buildings

HMS Ganges Shore Establishment, Shotley

Keywords

Royal Navy, Training; Training ships

Manifestations

Navy Training

Copyright restrictions apply.

Please see our terms of use. Films on this website are provided for personal viewing. Should you wish to use the films in any other way please contact eafa@uea.ac.uk

terms of use

The data for this page was generated on 06/12/2024 01:37:23+00:00. Click to regenerate this page .