Alvin Stardust Stardust, writing, recording and singing the first Stardust single, "My Coo Ca Choo", in 1973. Shelley, however, had no interest in performing live or making public appearances, so even as "My Coo Ca Choo" was climbing the charts, he was on the lookout for someone to take over the role of Alvin Stardust. Hal Carter, Jewry's manager, suggested his client as a substitute. Jewry took over as Stardust in time to lip-synch "My Coo Ca Choo" on its first "Top Of The Pops" appearance. All further Alvin Stardust records were sung by Jewry. Stardust had further chart successes with the
DSV Alvin bomb lost in a United States Air Force midair accident over Palomares, Spain. The bomb, found resting nearly deep, was raised intact on 7 April. On 6 July 1967, the "Alvin" was attacked by a swordfish during dive 202. The swordfish became trapped in the "Alvin"s skin, and the "Alvin" was forced to make an emergency surface. The attack took place at below the surface. The fish was recovered at the surface and cooked for dinner. During Dive 209, on 24 September 1968 "Alvin" found an F6F Hellcat, #42782, 125 miles southeast of Nantucket. The aircraft had ditched 30 September