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by jonco
Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

I have been deeply interested in the picture of MTB 670 displayed on 3rd March 2012 showing deprived of her armament but interestingly I was looking at the radar aerial on the top of her mast that may be of the 1950 vintage There was some discussion on these points back in 2012 and whether the phot...
by jonco
Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:56 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTBs 634, 637, 638 and 667
Replies: 35
Views: 99908

Re: MTBs 634, 637, 638 and 667

...........I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge of which boat my late father served on. His name is Ian Austin and came from Johannesburg, South Africa............ Hello, You could apply for his service record through the link below. Service record should show bases and tenders but they are n...
by jonco
Fri Dec 27, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 665 Fate of the Crew
Replies: 7
Views: 21971

Re: MTB 665 Fate of the Crew

Hello - cannot help with movements but if you look at casualty database on the home page you can look up MTB 665 and there are a number of casualties for August 1943. Refer to https://cfv.org.uk/research/personnel/casualty/database and under unit select MTB then scroll down to number. HTH
by jonco
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:10 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 295
Replies: 26
Views: 73373

Re: MTB 295

Regarding Hugh Somerville Cassidy. Lieutenant RANVR, ... My specific enquiries are more of a personal nature which would probably only be known by his immediate family........ I may be missing something but the original poster of this thread was @cassje who stated that Hugh Cassidy was their father...
by jonco
Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Hello Retr,
Well spotted. Sorry I do not have any additional information. My father died in 2002 and as I have said previously it was his medals record that tied him to the photos. Good Luck with the photo enhancement.

Regards

Colin
by jonco
Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 756 & MTB 751
Replies: 17
Views: 36682

Re: MTB 756 & MTB 751

My father was Joseph Pellington who served on 751, I know very little about what he got up as he died when I was a child. I have a citation about his MID and a white ensign that my uncles told me came off his ship?! I am pretty sure he served on two MTB's - if anyone can fill in some blanks I would...
by jonco
Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 658
Replies: 82
Views: 413962

Re: MGB 658

The three boats and their officers would have been: MTB 634 (S.O. Lt.Cdr. T. Bligh DSO, DSC) MTB 651 (Lt. W.E.A. Blount DSC) MTB 670 (Lt. E. Hewitt, DSC) Thanks for that confirmation Admin. My father was a telegraphist on MTB 670 at the time.These photos were in his album Patrol type German `E' boa...
by jonco
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 658
Replies: 82
Views: 413962

Re: MGB 658

Here is also a cutting from Stanley/Gail regarding surrendering ships
30 Ships Surrendered to MTB (Cutting) 068.jpg
Do we know the numbers of the 3 MTB's referred to in this action? Apologies if I've missed it in previous text.
by jonco
Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:18 am
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 658
Replies: 82
Views: 413962

Re: MGB 658

Hello Chine,

Oops ! I hadn't noticed that - the text is an extract from the information @Brian Holmes kindly provided in the thread viewtopic.php?f=1&t=259&p=852&hilit=Sub ... ating#p852.

I'm sure he will clarify if he spots this.

Regards

Colin
by jonco
Sun Jan 31, 2016 3:19 pm
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 658
Replies: 82
Views: 413962

Re: MGB 658

Hello Chine, Very interesting photos. My late father was a telegraphist on MTB 670 at about the time your grandfather was on MGB 658. The following is an extract from information I was given in another thread and seems to tie in with one of the actions admin referred to previously. I have posted a f...
by jonco
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Personnel
Topic: John Bevis Brealey TJX 192316
Replies: 2
Views: 16176

Re: John Bevis Brealey TJX 192316

Somebody more experienced in these matters will no doubt comment shortly but Beehive and Victory were shore bases. You really need to get hold of service record - this link may be of interest. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140805133045/http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/royal_...
by jonco
Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB HMS Beehive
Replies: 13
Views: 38403

Re: MTB HMS Beehive

.........both my father and I would like to know more about him, as he died before my father was born. You may find his service record has some useful information. If you follow this link http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/royal_navy.html it shows you procedure/requirements. It does take a...
by jonco
Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Hello Cam, I confess I have not looked at this for sometime as I could not find any further information. I have even had to read back through the post to refresh my memory. I don't recall finding an actual report of the action only the reference to the citation. I will keep looking in my records. Yo...
by jonco
Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 647
Replies: 34
Views: 115238

Re: MGB 647

Peter - Good photo - I have sent you a personal message with a question.
by jonco
Sun Apr 28, 2013 1:24 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: ML 560
Replies: 5
Views: 16840

Re: ML 560

Welcome - start posting those photos I'm sure they will attract a lot of attention. My father was on ML563 - close but not enough. The following appears in the database Fairmile Motor Launch (B ML) Length: 112' Builder's Yard: L Cardnel, Maylandsea, Essex Completion Date: 20th October 1942 Loss or D...
by jonco
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Personnel
Topic: My Grandfather Gilbert Richardson
Replies: 2
Views: 10764

Re: My Grandfather Gilbert Richardson

Hello, If he was Royal Navy you could try to get his service record but you would need a bit more information as in NI number and service number. Was there any documentation with the medal which may give a number. This link would help you along that route : http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_record...
by jonco
Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: SGB 6 Grey Shark
Replies: 18
Views: 72222

Re: SGB 6 Grey Shark

This link should set you on the right route to your dad's record but there are other routes. Note: it takes a few weeks and they will only release to next of kin- it's all in the text.

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_rec ... _navy.html
by jonco
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

David - glad your mum is still helping you out after all the years - that's what they do!
by jonco
Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Hi Terry, Welcome aboard as they say. Thanks for info - hope the photo I posted is a good likenesss of your dad. I am going to re-check the album (my mother has it at the moment) I vaguely recall the caption said `Lofty Turner on 6 pounder' which ties in with his role. I think @Croatian Navy has don...
by jonco
Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:16 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Hi Darren, Good to hear from you. I had rather given up on finding any further information. My dad died 10 years ago (aged 79) and it was only afterwards that I became aware of his photo album. I have posted a number of those photos on this forum and they included the one of 'Lofty' Turner which had...
by jonco
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: MLs 122 and 563
Replies: 8
Views: 19981

Re: MLs 122 and 563

Does anybody know which flotilla(s) ML 563 was allocated to prior to her loss in Aug 1944. I can't find them anywhere?
by jonco
Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: MLs 122 and 563
Replies: 8
Views: 19981

Re: MLs 122 and 563

Photo of Bill Jones (right) and Ken Hughes on ML563 (?) posted for benefit of BigB
Bonafacio Straits - self and Hughie with fish brought to surface by exploding mine.jpg
by jonco
Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: Coastal Forces Models
Topic: Roger's Little Ships
Replies: 7
Views: 33203

Re: Roger's Little Ships

Well done Roger - impressive. My father was also an RT on ML563 in the Med until she was lost in Aug 44.
by jonco
Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: Personnel
Topic: MGB 646 Robert Alan Forbes
Replies: 8
Views: 25876

Re: MGB 646 Robert Alan Forbes

If you look in the Motor Gun Boat section under MGB 647 - there is a photo of 646.
by jonco
Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 634, MTB 624, MGB 662
Replies: 4
Views: 17337

Re: MTB 634, MTB 624, MGB 662

There are references to MTB 634 and MGB 662 in previous posts which may be of interest. Just enter numbers in search to find them. Good luck
by jonco
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: Forum & Web Site Feedback
Topic: A big thank you!
Replies: 2
Views: 17680

Re: A big thank you!

Well done - well said - you are most welcome.
by jonco
Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Another distant picture of MTB 670 and another crew member - exact dates again unknown but between Oct 44 and July 45.
Manfredonia - fishing vessel with MTB 670 in background.jpg
Alf Cook - MTB 670.jpg
by jonco
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Re CDSC123 comment
According to the following link

http://www.rjerrard.co.uk/royalnavy/his ... p2009.html

there is photo of FPB 5020 on page 254 of Dog Boats at War - does anybody have a copy for comparison?
by jonco
Sun Mar 04, 2012 10:18 am
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Further to Admins comments - do we have a time slot for this photo. I believe that my photos were taken between Oct `44 and July `45 - these being the dates written on my father's medal record. As I stated initially his actual service record did not record him on MTB 670 but on ML563 until July 45 b...
by jonco
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 670
Replies: 111
Views: 382135

Re: MTB 670

Thanks Admin - I received a very similar account on another forum - the author believed they were destined to be become customs vessels.

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