Aug 2008

Congratulations Sir - Again!

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Rear Admiral R. J. Ibbotson, CB, DSC, to be promoted Vice Admiral and to be Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet and Chief Naval Warfare Officer in succession to Vice Admiral R. P. Boissier, CB, with effect from April 7, 2009. We also reported recently that Richard was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the Queens birthday honors list. Richard is a constant supporter of the Assocation and served as an officer early on in Ardent's first commission. He is currently serving as Flag Officer Sea Training and made a short appearance recently in the Channel Five series Warship, a documentary program following life onboard HMS Illustrious.


Congratulations from all of is in the assocation Richard, a very deserved promotion and honor indeed.


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