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Paul Dilks - Film 1
Paul was born in landlocked Derby. He trains in th...Paul Dilks - Film 1
Paul Dilks - Film 2
In this film, Paul describes the crew changes, and...Paul Dilks - Film 2
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The ship sets sail for the Falklands, half expecti...Paul Dilks - Film 3
Paul Dilks - Film 4
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Paul Dilks - Film 6
The Uganda stands down as a hospital ship. A tragi...Paul Dilks - Film 6
Paul Dilks joined the Merchant Navy as a cadet. He was serving on an educational cruise ship when it was requisitioned, turned into a hospital ship, and sent to the Falklands War. He gives a lively, detailed account of life on board.
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Paul Dilks
Paul not only provided us with lots of detail, he also shared some excellent photographs. Please check them out in the gallery below.