The cruiser "Newcastle" - one of the latest type cruisers - at full speed in the English Channel during the exercises. From the bridge of the "Nelson". ***** of the Home Fleet, the King took command of ***** and led his fleet from Weymouth Bay (Dorset) to sea for exercises. An elaborate program showed the King as many phases as possible ***** work of the Navy, from air co-operation to concentrated fire on the radio - controlled "Centurion" target ship. June 21, 1938.