HMS Howe probably during gunnery practice off Scapa Flow Oct. 17, 1942.

Admiral Sir John C. Tovey, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., D.C.L., C-in-C Home Fleet arriving on board HMS Howe in late 1942 or early 1943.

Admiral Sir John C. Tovey, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., D.C.L., C-in-C Home Fleet inspecting the crew of the HMS Howe in late 1942 or early 1943.

Admiral Sir John C. Tovey, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., D.C.L., C-in-C Home Fleet inspecting the crew of the HMS Howe in late 1942 or early 1943.

Admiral Sir John C. Tovey, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., D.C.L., C-in-C Home Fleet inspecting the crew of the HMS Howe in late 1942 or early 1943.

(All photos courtesy of Tracey Reed submitted in honor of Edwin C. J. Reed, R.N. (1920-2004)