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Stories for October 3rd 2002

  • Thursday, October 3rd 2002 - 21:00 UTC

    Falklands' veteran head of Royal Navy

    Admiral Sir Alan West, whose ship was sunk in the Falklands war, has been appointed to head the Royal Navy from September. Currently commander-in-chief fleet, he will succeed Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh, who is retiring.