Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous & colourful slang of the Senior Service explaining in laymans terms the otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy the Royal Marines & the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4 000 alphabetical entries it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in the service. With useful cross-references & examples of common usage throughout along with excellent illustrations by Tugg the cartoonist from service newspaper Navy News it is the essential book for current & ex-Navy personnel & their families or anyone interested in the modern armed forces. Conway is proud to present a revised & updated edition of this classic volume which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack Jenny & Royal joining the Andrew or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy.