WO1 (SCC) Bill McCarthy RNR - Executive Warrant Officer for London Area SCC - my views are my own and do not reflect those of my parent organisation.
HMS President - London
Joined July 2020
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
100 cadets. 1 historic goal.
Training complete at Woolwich Barracks ahead of the Tower of London Ceremony of the Dues.
Next stop, Tower of London!
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
#OnThisDay 1902 King Edward VII laid the foundation stone of Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
@DartmouthBRNC had been training young Officers in wooden hulks since 1863 but the new building designed by Sir Aston Webb began training in 1905.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Raising awareness for our cadets and adults about signs and causes of violence and abuse towards women and girls. CFAVs come and join us on Tuesday evening and hear about the Campaign Against Gender-based Violence. Have the resources available explained and help inform everyone.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
BZ to all who took part in the SA Petty Officer Cadet promotion board yesterday at Farnham SCC. Fantastic to see so many achieve the highest possible Cadet Rank in the Sea Cadets.
Proud SSO.
@rncadetforces
@SouthEastRFCA
@SeaCadetsUK
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
On this 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember all who served in the Far East and Burma during WW2.
Today we commemorate the courage, endurance, and sacrifice of all who saw active service and remember those who never returned home. #VJDay80
@Nat_Mem_Arb @PoppyLegion
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Kranji War Cemetery and Singapore Memorial lit up for #VJDay80
We commemorate over 4,400 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War here. More than 850 of the burials are unidentified. Within the grounds stands the Singapore Memorial, commemorating 24,000 Commonwealth servicemen and women who died across Southeast Asia who have no known grave.
We will remember them.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
'The war is over' declared King George VI eighty years ago.
Today we honour anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of liberty prevail.
#VJDay80
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
"The total weight of firepower Victory unleashed at Trafalgar exceeded the entire artillery strength available to Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815."
-O. Goossens, The Birth of a Legend: The Construction of HMS Victory
heart-of-oak.org/2025/04/20/…
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
It’s a huge honour to become First Sea Lord.Leading incredible personnel of the @RoyalNavy is a privilege.I’ve always been driven by our mission to keep the UK safe -now more than ever we must strengthen our combat readiness, modernise faster and shape the Navy our country needs.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of General Sir Gwyn Jenkins as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.
🔗: gov.uk/government/news/gener…
ALT General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Celebrate #VEDay80 on Monday 5 May!
💂 Join veterans and 1,000 service personnel for a spectacular procession
✈️ Watch a breathtaking flypast featuring the Red Arrows
🇬🇧 Host a street party in your neighbourhood
For more information visit ve-vjday80.gov.uk.
ALT A Royal Marines musician parades with their instruments.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Welcoming 🤗 1️⃣4️⃣8️⃣ Officers ⚔️👏👏👏
May they Lead with Courage…💪👊🏼
…and Serve with Honour 🫡🇬🇧
@RoyalNavy ⚓️🚢🌊
#Dedication #Commitment
#BRNC120
@LukePollard
@RAdmJudeTerry
@CaptAndyBray
@RNJobsUK
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
"Demonstrates all the benefits of being in the Cadet Force" 🪖
Watch the moment Veterans Minister @AlistairCarns joins in with cadets on a log run and assault course.
Read more 🔗 brnw.ch/21wRRDk
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
#OnThisDay 1807 the Abolition of Slave Trade act gains Royal assent making trade of African slaves illegal in the Empire. In the decades that followed the Royal Navy captured over 1600 ships, freeing over 150,000 slaves. The cost was 2% of Government spending or half of RN budget
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Sad for me. I’ve got this from the Imperial War Museums closing the Lord Ashcroft Gallery displaying around 200 VC’s representing the finest deeds of servicemen in UK’s history. Sadly into storage for the time being and my £5m cost to open lost. Please visit before closing…
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
#OnThisDay 1805 @RoyalNavy was successful in defeating the Franco-Spanish Fleet at the Battle of #Trafalgar confirming British superiority of the seas. Lord Nelson died before the end, having done his duty, handing over Command to another great commander Admiral Collingwood.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Yesterday the @FirstSeaLord Cadets from @VCCcadets, @SeaCadetsUK & @CCFcadets had the honour of meeting the Navy Board at @DefenceHQ. A fantastic opportunity for the cadets to meet & engage with the @RoyalNavy’s senior leaders
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
#OnThisDay 1805 Lord Nelson embarked his flagship, HMS VICTORY in @HMNBPortsmouth for the last time. She sailed the next day and 5 weeks later, both her and Nelson would be immortalised after one of the UK and
@RoyalNavy most important victories at sea off Cape Trafalgar.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
Today, we commemorate #VJDay, marking Japan’s surrender and the end of the Second World War in the East.
We remember the courage and sacrifice of all allied personnel who served in the Pacific and Far East.
Their bravery will never be forgotten.
ALT Crowds dancing in Oxford Circus, London to celebrate the signing of the Peace with Japan.
ALT People walk amongst piles of torn up paper which have been thrown from the windows of offices on Lower Regent Street, London, to celebrate the signing of the Peace with Japan.
ALT Airmen at a VJ Day parade and service at RAF Watnall.
ALT HMS Empress' night-time light celebration of the signing of the Peace with Japan.
London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
This afternoon, The King presented the new Colour (regimental flag) to the Jersey Sea Cadets in their 75th anniversary year.
The charity offers maritime training and leadership experiences for children aged between 10 and 18.
Having started here in 1947, Jersey has the largest sea cadet contingent in the British Isles.
