As some of you will know, I lived in BA from 1974-76 when my dad was the British Naval Attaché and now that I'm putting together a family timeline, I've found plenty of photos from that era.
Here's one from 1975 at the US embassy in BA, being greeted by the US Naval Attaché and his wife. You can just see my sister and brother following my father down the line. They were very formal occasions, as you can imagine, so it wasn't a good idea to spill your drink.
You're the spit of him.
What exactly does a British Naval Attache do?
You're the spit of him.
What exactly does a British Naval Attache do?
I can imagine that a British Naval attache was very close to our Navy. And also very well received. I remember a time when a visit of a HMS Ship to Argentina was not only because there were good relationships, but also because they wished to sell the ship to the Armada Argantina. That happened in 1957. We received the aircraft carrier HMS Warrior, an a year later we purchased it and changed the name. At that time nobody imagined the Islands war on 1982. Unbelievable due the circumstances.
Wow - not only are you the very image of your father, but your sister shares your jaw and chin. Post more photos?
Excellent!
Excellent!
Oh my! It IS you!
