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Broadsword Association - Association for anyone who has served on HMS Broadsword past and present. Provides information on the ship, the related Association and useful links to other sites.

The Bulwark, Albion & Centaur Association - Site run for those that served onboard HM Ships Bulwark, Albion & Centaur. Life onboard shown via the gallery area.

Exeter Flotilla - Association of retired Royal Navy and Royal Marine Officers and Reserves who meet once a month in the Exeter area. Site provides details of the association's activities and a history of the Exeter Flotilla.

Green Beret Association - The home page of the Green Beret (Royal Marines) Association.

HMS Diomede Association - A forum for general information, photos and articles about HMS Diomede and all the crew that have sailed on her.

HMS Ganges Association - Royal Navy Veterans organisation to foster comradeship between all who served at HMS Ganges, Shotley, Suffolk, England, 1905/1976.

HMS Hood Association - Battle Cruiser Hood - Official web site of the HMS Hood Association. Historical information, references, data, imagery and links concerning British battle cruiser HMS Hood and crew.

The H.M.S. Veryan Bay Association - Caters for ex-shipmates and Associate members from wives and widows of men serving on H.M.S. Veryan Bay during its various commissions. Website aims to help former shipmates keep in touch via the Association.

Lincoln Royal Naval Association - History, news and events at the RNA Social Club in Lincoln.

Royal Naval Association - Association for ex-members of the Royal Navy. Includes information about tracing ex-shipmates and the RNA Monthly Circular.

Royal Naval Communications Association - Presents an historical overview of RN communications, Association news, a bulletin board for ex-RN comms officers and an entertaining if unrepeatable collection of naval humour.

The Ton Class Association - For those who served aboard the Ton Class Minesweepers/hunters and affiliated vessels for 14 days or more. Site provides information about the Association, historical details and news of forthcoming events.

Wigan Royal Naval Association - A site for promoting the Royal Naval Association, Royal Navy, and keeping members updated with events in the RNA.

Fleet Air Arm Armourers Association - Caters for serving and retired Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm weapons mechanics, known lovingly as "Bombheads". Provides information on the Association and helps former FAA Armourers contact each other.

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