The Worshipful Company of Fuellers
Military Associations
In 1987, the company exchanged Terms of Association with HMS Daedalus, the Fleet Air Arm Engineering Branch. In 1996 HMS Daedalus was decommissioned and its activities incorporated within HMS Sultan, including the association with The Fuellers.
In 2001, Terms of Association were exchanged with 216 Squadron of the RAF, whose main activity is in-flight refuelling.
In 2005, Terms of Association were exchanged with Defence Fuels Group, the tri-forces fuels procurement organisation.
And in 2007 Terms of Association were exchanged with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and their two new vessels "Wave Knight" and "Wave Ruler".
The Worshipful Company of Fuellers has donated trophies to both HMS Sultan and 216 Squadron, which are awarded annually to personnel achieving the highest standards required for the fulfilment of the prizes.
The Commanding Officers of HMS Sultan, 216 Squadron, Defence Fuels Group and Royal Fleet Auxiliary are all Honorary Liverymen of the Fuellers' company whilst in office.
The Fuellers' military associations have opened up many unique opportunities for members - Including flying with 216 Squadron on in-flight refuelling training missions over the North Sea and sailing with RFA "Wave Knight" and "Wave Ruler" on exercise in local waters. There are also regular visits to HMS Sultan in Portsmouth and Defence Fuels Group installations at West Moors.
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HMS Sultan |
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216 Squadron |
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Defence Fuels Group |
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RFA Wave Knight |
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RFA Wave Ruler |
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