The Darby Association has been bequeathed the entire collection of photos by the Gosport's Lawrence family, MOD appointed official photographer's collection. The talk included Darby's own experience of Boy's training at HMS St Vincent 1959/1960. His life, history and culture in the Navy and receiving his MBE and MSM in the 1990's.

Phil Allen (Darby) MBE MSM
A Royal Navy veteran of 35 services who has recently discovered a love of his own voice!  As the Curator of the HMS St. Vincent Association museum Enjoys talking to the visitors