The calling up of 12000 retired Naval officers who are reservists and pensioners was announced by Mr. Chamberlain These men, he said, would be called up on July 31 to participate in the combined Fleet and Air exercises in August and September. His Majesty will review the Reserve Fleet on August 9, when 130 ships will participate, 'A number of pensioners, who have done 22 years in the Navy and retired at about 40. will be among the 12000 retired: naval—officers, reservists and pensioners to be called up to take part in the. combined feet and air exercises in August and
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