COMSURFLOT Handover

30 Jan 2025 - Cdre Paul Pitcher (left) handed over command of the Royal Navy's surface flotilla to Cdre Ian Feasey today.

Among those waving him off were MCDOA President Ben Vickery and MCDOA member Simon Pressdee. Simon relieved Ben as Captain PUXD (Patrol, Underwater Exploitation & Diving) two years ago.

Simon Pressdee (second left) and Ben Vickery (third left)

Simon Pressdee (first left)

Cdre Pitcher was wafted away on board the Archer-class patrol and training vessel HMS RANGER.