Buxton sailor graduates as Mine Warfare Specialist

Able Rate Matthew McParland from Buxton has graduated as a Mine Warfare Specialist from HMS Collingwood, Fareham, after completing his Phase 2 training, with Victory Squadron.
Able Rate Matthew McParland, 18, from Buxton recently graduated as a Mine Warfare Specialist from HMS Collingwood, Fareham, as he completed his Phase 2 training, with Victory Squadron.Able Rate Matthew McParland, 18, from Buxton recently graduated as a Mine Warfare Specialist from HMS Collingwood, Fareham, as he completed his Phase 2 training, with Victory Squadron.
Able Rate Matthew McParland, 18, from Buxton recently graduated as a Mine Warfare Specialist from HMS Collingwood, Fareham, as he completed his Phase 2 training, with Victory Squadron.

The 18-year-old joined the Royal Navy last September and said: “I’ve enjoyed my time here and I look forward to joining my first ship. I’m excited to experience the next phases of my career and to acquire more responsibility.”