8th October 2018
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson was guest of honour at the ‘submarine Oscars’ sponsored by The British Forces Foundation.
The red carpet was rolled out at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow for the second annual Submarine Service Awards, as reported in The Lochside Press.
Serving and retired submariners, their families, friends and affiliates all dressed up in their glad rags to celebrate the best in the service.
More than 450 people attended the event, which was hosted by Rear Admiral John Weale, who teamed up with Command Warrant Officer (Submarines), Andy Knox to perform the duties of Master of Ceremonies.
The evening sponsored and run by the British Forces Foundation was supported the Donald Gosling Foundation, Babcock, Thales UK, Veolia, QinetiQ and Rolls Royce.
Awards presented included:
The charity, Military versus Cancer also held a raffle during the evening with Bruce Dickinson presenting the prizes which included a Breitling Submarine Service watch and a Spitfire experience, amongst many others.
“I am delighted and honoured to be invited to the 2018 Submarine Oscars,” said Bruce. “I was privileged several years ago to spend some time on a Vanguard class submarine and witness first-hand the incredible dedication of the submariners.”
Able Seaman (AB) Christopher Knowles was recognised twice during the evening – both as part of the crew of HMS Artful and with a personal commendation from Rear Admiral Weale for his outstanding demonstration of initiative and core values to engender team cohesion by organising various events to maintain the morale of HMS Artful and her crew.
“I feel like the celebrity I always knew I would be,” joked AB Knowles. “Really though, it is an honour to receive these awards and myself and my family are so proud.”
Rear Admiral Weale also presented commendations for outstanding performance to Lt Deborah Wiseman, WO2 Andrew MacFarlane, CPO John Budge, PO Graham Kimber, ET George Piper, Faslane Flotilla Recovery Cell and the Mechanical Engineering Department of HMS Artful.
In addition, Long Service and Good Conduct Awards were presented to Commander Jim McGuire for 15 years service with Clasps recognising 25 years service given to Warrant Officer 1 Dean Jones and Warrant Officer 1 Mac McLoughlin.
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