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Anything more you can tell us about the photo in addition to the c.1964 date?

Was the photographer Buddy Hide Jr. in the Royal Navy at the time? Any ideas which dates he was in Hong Kong?

Regards, David

Photo taken on forecastle of County class destroyer London looking aft, readily identified by the ships badges on each tompion at ends of the 4.5" guns in A and B turrets. The badge is taken from arms of the City of London, a single dagger/sword in red.

Also clearly visible are the two anchor capstans and breakwater around which are all our individuals. The two large white ovals, actually circular, is the centreline bollard.

Very fetching head wear back left.