 From 1964 to 1965, he commanded the guided missile destroyer "London", and from 1966 to 1968 he was Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations).In 1969, he retired with the rank of rear admiral.During his time in command of "London" he was involved in a notorious incident.Having sacked his second-in-command in the newly commissioned guided-missile destroyer "London" in late 1965, he was sent the strong character Mike Henry as a replacement.