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by Jeffa4444
Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Actions & Operations
Topic: Battle near island of Vir
Replies: 9
Views: 35189

Re: Battle near island of Vir

One of the German MFP boats, my late father had this in his collection. Not sure if this was torpedoed or skuttled
by Jeffa4444
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: Dad's Navy Service ML 170 ML 575 Malta
Replies: 8
Views: 28459

Re: Dad's Navy Service ML 170 ML 575 Malta

Also try World Naval Ships Forum. To post photographs go to Photographs their is a section for ML, MGB & MTB. My father was on ML 283 (among other craft) its shown their towards the end he also served from Malta so I would be interested to see your photographs. Experts here and on the other site...
by Jeffa4444
Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: General Organisation
Topic: Coastal Forces Bases
Replies: 12
Views: 40482

Re: Coastal Forces Bases

I have since discovered this is HMS Orwell (G98) so must be in home waters after WWII.
by Jeffa4444
Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:35 am
Forum: General Organisation
Topic: Coastal Forces Bases
Replies: 12
Views: 40482

Re: Coastal Forces Bases

Is this one of the operational base ships? My father had this in his photo collection
hms-orwell.jpg
by Jeffa4444
Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Personnel
Topic: Trying to trace dad war service
Replies: 4
Views: 10513

Re: Trying to trace dad war service

Firstly my father died late last night unfortunately he has sailed for the last time to his maker. In going through his things with my mother today we have found a certificate of service which throws some new light and also makes the picture further unclear. I also have many photographs some with sm...
by Jeffa4444
Sat Aug 07, 2010 5:43 pm
Forum: Personnel
Topic: Trying to trace dad war service
Replies: 4
Views: 10513

Trying to trace dad war service

Hello My father who is still alive served part of the war in the Med on the following craft ML 283, 289 - MTB 84, 490, 529 and for a time was on the Alaunia. Other ships he was on include HMS Gambia & HMS Devonshire he was a Stoker. I have his service number although Im not sure Im supposed to p...

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