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ISLE OF SHEPPEY SAILOR IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR COUNTER NARCOTICS AND COUNTER PIRACY OPERATIONS

 

A sailor from Warden, Isle of Sheppy will be away for Christmas conducting counter narcotics and counter piracy operations in the Middle East to fulfil the Royal Navy's long standing commitment in the region. Communication Information Systems specialist Patrick Foakes has been in the Royal Navy for 1 year and is currently serving on HMS Westminster, a Type 23 Frigate which is currently operating in the Indian Ocean.

 

Pictured: Image shows Communication Information Systems specialist Patrick Foakes carrying out maintenance checks on radio equipment whilst on HMS Westminster.

 

Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

HMS Westminster

 

Consent forms signed and held at FRPU(E), HMS Excellent, Portsmouth

Done