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Sir Frank Twiss
The naval career of Sir Frank Twiss is profiled in the Navy’s People ‘Themes’ section of Sea Your History. Here are some photographs and documents relating to his career beginning with his first commission as a midshipman to his final position of Second Sea Lord.
Extract from a Midshipman's journal of Frank Twiss.
Extract from a midshipman's journals kept by Frank Twiss on HMS Rodney, 1928. This page from 5th July describes selection and training for the Fleet Air Arm. All midshipmen had to keep these types of journals as part of their training. They were assessed on the quality of work within them by their commanding officer.