Neptune and the Pollywogs: Documenting the Royal Navy's Traditional Crossing the Line Ceremony 750 NAS Seafang Mark 31 VG474 was

Seafang Mark 31 VG474 was used as a development aircraft for the Supermarine Attacker including the fitment of power-operated ailerons and contra-rotating propellers

This is the story of the marathon 26 month restoration of the world's oldest flying Fairey Swordfish

An integral part of RN

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or display it in all of its bright polished glory

Neptune and the Pollywogs: Documenting the Royal Navy's Traditional Crossing the Line Ceremony 750 NAS Seafang Mark 31 VG474 wasNeptune and the Pollywogs is an in depth study of the most traditional of seafaring initiation ceremonies, Crossing of the Line, which is performed when one of Her Majestys Ships crosses the equator. Neptune and the Pollywogs examine the rites historical roots, follows its chronological evolution, formalities and observances, the parts and origin of the characters used in the ceremonies historic and modern day practice. Furthermore, this book reveals