Andy Dinsdale
Being born to RAF parents, Andy grew up in Lancashire, where he remained until he joined the Navy at the age of 18 as an artificer apprentice.
He started out on surface ships, took officer training at Dartmouth and completed an engineering degree at Manadon in Plymouth.
Andy served on surface ships in the Gulf War, before he “saw the light” and moved over to the Submarine Service as a Weapons Engineer.
In the latter half of his career Andy was involved with submarine design and trials, bringing new sonars into operation.
Describing the escape tower in Gosport as “the best fairground ride I’ve every been on,” Andy shares his extensive wealth of knowledge and experience during our two and a half hour conversation.
He started out on surface ships, took officer training at Dartmouth and completed an engineering degree at Manadon in Plymouth.
Andy served on surface ships in the Gulf War, before he “saw the light” and moved over to the Submarine Service as a Weapons Engineer.
In the latter half of his career Andy was involved with submarine design and trials, bringing new sonars into operation.
Describing the escape tower in Gosport as “the best fairground ride I’ve every been on,” Andy shares his extensive wealth of knowledge and experience during our two and a half hour conversation.
Family life
Born: 1966
Germany
Mother: Ann
Father: Frank
Wife: Tiffany
Working life
Joined the Royal Navy aged 18
Started out on Surface Fleet
Moved to the Submarine Service
After 20 years service, joined Qinetiq
Started out on Surface Fleet
Moved to the Submarine Service
After 20 years service, joined Qinetiq
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Conducted: Simon Perry, 4th April 2022, Fareham
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