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Flag Officer Flying Training
1957-1960
DRFC's last three years in the navy as Rear Admiral he was the Flag Officer Flying Training (FOFT) based in Yeovilton, and also responsible for stations at Lossiemouth, Culdrose and Brawdy.
During this time he was still an active jet pilot when the occasion arose.
Extract from farewell speech August 1960
"I have been in the Fleet Airm Arm for thirty years, and I have been FOFT for one tenth of that time. In many ways it has been the best of all jobs, and it has certainly been the most invigorating one. With all its shortcomings and difficulties, its constant crises and shortages, the Fleet Air Arm still remains the most virile, active and go ahead of all the parts of the Navy. To have been able to play some part at this particular stage when at long last we have moved out of the Second Division and into the First Division, that is the most rewarding experience........ I end by saying good luck to Yeovilton and all who serve here now or in the future. And this is Yeovil flag, turning finals, three greens, out........."
Reedley House, then the Admiral's accommodation now in private hands
