By the Editor: The author explores the motivation of two of his relatives in joining-up in time for the First World War – one an Officer in the RNAS and fledgling RAF and one an Able Seaman. It begs the question what truly motivates those joining today – Queen and Country, a sense of duty? The RN’s ethos is often reflected upon but what about the individual – what drives the modern sailor and how does that impact on the moral component of fighting power? Frank Thomas Digby was born on the 2 August 1896 at Eastbourne, Sussex, into a well- founded professional family. He was educated at Bedford…
