A WEYMOUTH sailor who fought in the Falklands has been honoured for more than three decades’ service in the Royal Navy.

Chief Petty Officer Lee Burrows has added a clasp to his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (LSGCM), at a ceremony at the 815 Naval Air Squadron in Yeovilton, which is home to one of the largest helicopter squadrons in the world.

Chief Petty Officer Burrows, 48, was awarded the clasp for his LSGCM in recognition of service which has now spanned more than three decades.

Deputy Commander in Chief Fleet and the Royal Navy’s most senior aviator, Vice Admiral George Zambellas DSC, made the clasp presentation during a visit to Yeovilton.

Chief Petty Officer Burrows said: “I have had a long career with the Royal Navy, which has given me great experience and much satisfaction.

“In particular, the sheer variety of the job is a major part of its attraction, and I have been able to travel far and wide, while doing a job which I love.

“I very much enjoyed meeting the Admiral and was proud to receive the clasp from him during his recent visit.”

Lee Burrows joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and spent the early part of his career with the Commando Helicopter Force.

As a member of 846 Naval Air Squadron, Lee saw active service during the Falkland Islands conflict in 1982.

Chief Petty Officer Burrows joined the Lynx Force in 1987 and has served on HMS Liverpool, Campbeltown, Marlbor-ough and, more recently, as Flight Senior Maintenance Rating on HMS Cornwall and Manchester.

Moving from 815 NAS in 2008, he has now taken his experience to the Wildcat Transition team, which is the replacement aircraft for the Lynx.

In his new role he will be instrumental in the training of the next generation of Fleet Air Arm engineers for future service.