Our thanks go to the members of the Type 21 Club for their generous donation of £1000 in support of our children.
“All members of the Type 21 Club extend their thanks to the team at the Naval Children’s Charity for their committed work and wish them all success in their endeavours on behalf of Naval Children in need.”
The Type 21 Association, more commonly known as the ‘Type 21 Club’, was formed to bring together all those who served in the Royal Navy Type 21 (Amazon Class) frigates. The eight ships of the class entered service between 1970 and 1975; they were Amazon, Antelope, Ambuscade, Arrow, Active, Alacrity, Ardent and Avenger. The first all gas turbine powered ships, they were known for their distinctive sleek lines and good turn of speed. The 21s became the 4th Frigate Squadron, based at Devonport and seven of the eight ships served in the 1982 Falklands conflict. Sadly two of the ships, Ardent and Antelope, were lost during the conflict with many lives lost.
The Club numbers some 1800 and includes many Commanding Officers. No membership fees are charged and all its income arises from the annual reunions. Ten such reunions have now been held with ex 21ers returning from all corners of the globe. Their generosity has allowed a Type 21 memorial and bench to be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA), as well providing for charitable donations to worthy causes. Previous donations have been made to TS Ambuscade, RN&RM Riding School, NMA, Falkland Islands Museum development, RNBT and RNRMC.
