From what I can tell the photo of ML 102 appears to be an A class Fairmile, from the number, moored alongside two Dog boats.
The subsequent photos of 102 are of the early MTB. Two different ships..
Dad also served on 1348, now Kuparu.
I saw a video on her recent restoration and hope to see her when next I visit NZ.
These ships have endured remarkably well.
Cheers
John
Hi All, Here's a link to some photos taken at their Renard Sound base in the Solomon Islands in 1944-5. These ships were built in Auckland. Note the ships were repainted in the US Navy colours of light grey/dark grey, as they operated under the US Command. Their primary role was anti submarine expec...
Hi All, Attached is a monologue of a comparison of coastal forces covering MTBs/MGBs and ML types which members might find interesting.I would be glad to receive any feedback/ criticism through the forum. I have based this article after having consumed every book on the subject(I think!) Some of pho...
Thank you ..most interesting.V696 sure would have packed a huge punch! The improvisation on V696 reminds me of the stories of many RAN Fairmiles operating with the USN in New Guinea where they traded bottles of whisky for US guns to give them much needed increased hitting power. However, they usuall...
Hi All , I have recently found this excellent Forum and this my first post.I hope to make further contributions as I am deeply interested in the subject. Loved all the stories of the incredibly brave and resourceful heroes that served. My father served on Fairmile Bs in the Solomons in WW2. Attached...