Culdrose Navy man behind 35,000 plastic face masks honoured
Two officers from RNAS Culdrose have been singled out for their exceptional contribution and service in the Royal Navy. Warrant Officer Scott ‘Barney’ Barnett is to be presented with a commendation by the head of the navy, the First Sea Lord, for his part in producing more than 35,500 face masks in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The 46-year-old, who lives in Mullion, was inspired to start producing visors in the spring of 2020. The Merlin helicopter air engineering officer helped set up a group of fellow 3D-printing enthusiasts in Cornwall to begin producing visors at...
Source: falmouthpacket.co.uk
