Naval Career
Jeremy Black was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth and saw service in a number of theatres including Korea and Borneo. He was appointed MBE in 1960 for his work in Borneo but his most famous appointment was as captain of the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible during the Falklands War in 1982. Black was an inspirational leader to his crew: this was reflected by the Ship's company designing T-shirts with 'There and Back with JJ Black' emblazoned across the front. This slogan later gave Black the title ('There and Back') of his memoirs.
In October 1982, Black was promoted Rear-Admiral and appointed Commander of the First Flotilla. This was followed a position in the Ministry of Defence as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff in 1984 before being appointed Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Systems) in 1986. He became Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command in 1989. He retired in 1991.
In retirement Admiral Black held the posts of Rear-Admiral and then Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom. Admiral Black is a former chairman of the Royal Navy Club of 1765 & 1785 (United 1889).
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