The Mechanical Handler

David (Bill) Korth joined the Royal Navy as a fifteen-year old boy seaman in 1964, opting for a career in the Fleet Air Arm as an Aircraft Handler, or 'chockhead'. Over twenty-five years he served at air stations countrywide, and on most of the old aircraft carriers, namely HMS Ark Royal, HMS Eagle, HMS Hermes and HMS Bulwark. He also saw service, both ashore and afloat, with Naval Air Squadrons 800, 848, 846 and 899. He saw action in the Falklands and in Northern Ireland, and had many detachments to various Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships. This volume of Billy's memoirs is a warm collection of stories and anecdotes which will be enjoyed by 'chockheads' and non-chockheads alike.