The Fleet Air Arm Association

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Shipmate, ex-Warrant Officer (Air Electrical Mechanic) Nigel Edward Malcolm BEM crossed the bar on the 5th September 2025.

Nige was born in 1954 and joined the Royal Navy in 1971. Over more than 30 years of distinguished service he worked on Wasp, Wessex, and Sea King helicopters, serving with pride across the Fleet Air Arm, Small Ships Flights and as a Junglie before retiring as a Warrant Officer in 2004. He later continued his service with the Ministry of Defence, supporting both the Sea King and Merlin teams.

Nige was an exceptional athlete. He excelled at squash, long-distance running, and ran Field Gun, and carried his passion for sport into rugby, where he played, coached, and refereed at regional level.

He is survived by his beloved wife Julie, herself a veteran, together with their sons Andrew and Chris and their families.

Nige will be remembered not only as the perfect Warrant Officer, professional, reliable, with an unflinching moral compass, but also as a true shipmate, friend, and loyal Fleet Air Arm Association member. He will be greatly missed.

Fair winds and following seas, Nige.
Rest easy, shipmate.