Foreword by Captain D Williams, RN - I am, of course, delighted to contribute my part of a joint foreword to the Commission Book. Memories are one of the very few things which improve with age—but like wine, the better the vintage the more rewarding the experience. Over the years we shall doubtless each one of us recall different occasions and widely separate places—perhaps they will include the sun and sand of the West Indies, the visits to Oslo, Navy Days in Devonport, shock trials, the interlude in Portsmouth Dockyard, work-up at Portland, Torquay, Liverpool, sailing late for the Far East, Naples, the Canal, crossing the Line, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, the Coral Sea, Australia. A good “run” if ever there was one and a fine ship, always giving a good account of herself in your capable hands. I count myself fortunate indeed to have commanded you and I wish you all good fortune in the days to come, afloat or ashore.

Captain D. Williams, R.N.