Themes

The Navy's People

• Naval Lives

  • Edward Pitcairn Jones

  • William Waller

  • Loftus William Jones

  • JT Cull

  • A C Green

  • Philip Needell

  • Astle Scott Littlejohns

  • EJF Records

  • Clifford Simkin

  • Frank Clements

  • Margaret Hodgson

  • Charles Sheppard

  • 'Buster' Crabb

  • Sir Frank Twiss

  • Jeff Tall

  • Phil Macquaid

  • Julia Massey

  • Nick Vaux

  • Wayland Austin

• In Focus: Women in the Navy

• In Focus: Recreation and Time off

• In Focus: Discipline and Punishment

Learning

• How To: Understand Naval Medals

Phil Macquaid

Article highlights

• The career of a Fleet Air Arm aircraft handler

• Aboard HMS Centaur

• The Lakonia Incident

• The rest of MacQuaid's career

The rest of MacQuaid's career

MacQuaid went on to serve on all the major carriers during the 1970s and 1980s including HMS Eagle, Hermes and Victorious.

He continued up the ranks and always ensured he looked after those below him taking pride when they themselves were promoted. He eventually left the Royal Navy in August 1985 after nearly 25 years with a Long Service Good Conduct Medal.

Presentation of Long Service Good Conduct medal (FAAM)

He continued his association with the Navy and aviation by joining the team at the Fleet Air Arm in Yeovilton and helping the museum build their award winning Carrier Exhibition.

Related External Links

• Fleet Air Arm Museum