With Great Sadness we announce the Crossing of the bar

 Admiral Sir Derek Reffell KCB

 HMS Hermes Captain 1974-1976

During the Falklands war Admiral Reffell was serving as Flag Officer Third Flotilla in charge of amphibious ships and aircraft carriers.

In 1984-1989 he became controller of the Navy and later Governor of  Gibraltar between 1989-1993.

 

An Association member for a great many years Derek helped to plant the Hermes memorial tree alongside Bob Welch in Plymouth Park.