Article: 48 years on, old sailors meet the new ; Two former sailors from Plymouth have returned to the Torpoint Royal Navy training establishment where they first met 48 years ago.

Two former sailors from Plymouth have returned to the Torpoint Royal Navy training establishment where they first met 48 years ago.

Peter Bailey, aged 68, and John Louth, now aged 71, met at HMS Raleigh as young chefs in 1960 and have been good friends ever since.

The two veterans were invited back to their old stamping-ground and had the chance to reminisce with today's recruits to find out how the Royal Navy prepares sailors for today's operations.

The two shipmates were also guests at the passing-out parade, and joined families and friends in congratulating the latest recruits to complete the nine-week basic training course.

Originally from Hampshire, Mr Bailey joined the Royal Navy in ...

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