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by johnk
Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Actions & Operations
Topic: Ostend Disaster
Replies: 9
Views: 31765

Re: Ostend Disaster

Hello there,

Indeed, a sad and tragic day so close to the end of the ward, posted before I have been to Ostend and seen the memorial there, I think this chapter of our history should be more in the public domain, many thanks,


Johnk
by johnk
Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: Motor Launch at Galmpton Creek, Dartmouth
Replies: 8
Views: 29669

Re: Motor Launch at Galmpton Creek, Dartmouth

Hi there, Just seen last post, just to add to Pioneer there, indeed the ......497 now operating as per the Simplon cards site Pioneer directed you to, if you look up Greenways site, see latest pictures of her now, we should be grateful to them for rescuing her post Western Lady service, to a venture...
by johnk
Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: Australia remembers Coxswain Rogers
Replies: 2
Views: 17356

Re: Australia remembers Coxswain Rogers

Many thanks for this post, a remarkable story and man, still serving twenty years post war, albeit I know today it is twenty two years now possibly plus.

Johnk
by johnk
Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 81
Replies: 17
Views: 55807

Re: MGB 81

Hi there,

Many thanks for these pictures, great shot of 81 and Medusa,

Johnk
by johnk
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: ML 1301 'Meda'
Replies: 12
Views: 43396

Re: ML 1301 'Meda'

Hi Again,

Yes, some interesting photos, if I could get the translation to work, be even better! but still, seems quite an industrious site, much timber cutting, any how, again, wish the chap all the best in saving this historic craft.

Johnk
by johnk
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: ML 1301 'Meda'
Replies: 12
Views: 43396

Re: ML 1301 'Meda'

Hi there, Very interesting indeed, I had quite forgotten about this vessel, although saw some shots a few years ago now of her, she certainly have been through it, and not just war service of course, well I do hope she has found a better home now and may be looked after for the future, many thanks, ...
by johnk
Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Coastal Forces Models
Topic: HDML 1392 12" model
Replies: 8
Views: 36078

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Hi there,

Many thanks, indeed I know Christian and can see, is a great modeller there, all the best,

Johnk
by johnk
Sun Sep 01, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Coastal Forces Models
Topic: HDML 1392 12" model
Replies: 8
Views: 36078

Re: HDML 1392 12" model

Hi there,

Just wanted to say what a fantastic model and gift there, well done,

Johnk
by johnk
Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: Pennant No 201–212 72ft White Built Boats
Replies: 25
Views: 69503

Re: Pennant No 201–212 72ft White Built Boats

Hi James,

Many thanks and glad to hear she is in indeed, proud hands, cemented sounds interesting, be great if you could post any pictures....all the best,

Johnk
by johnk
Mon Jul 29, 2013 9:01 am
Forum: General Organisation
Topic: Coastal Forces Maintenance Units
Replies: 4
Views: 22881

Re: Coastal Forces Maintenance Units

Hi there,

Many thanks for this most interesting, of course saw ex Chatham there, just before D-day then, thanks again,

Johnk
by johnk
Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Fast Patrol Boats
Topic: MTB 539 (1602)
Replies: 12
Views: 43236

Re: MTB 539 (1602)

Hi David,

Thanks for your very interesting post there, glad you had a good time 8 hours on a RIB! but yes would be great to know hat her condition is, as you say, sounds like she is still "polished" on the aluminum structure.....all the best,

Johnk
by johnk
Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Actions & Operations
Topic: D-Day
Replies: 2
Views: 21361

Re: D-Day

Hi there,

Many thanks for this most relevant post for sure, indeed CF not much there but of course we know very much present, with MTB 102 of course imparticular ....

Johnk
by johnk
Tue May 28, 2013 10:56 pm
Forum: Actions & Operations
Topic: Ostend Disaster
Replies: 9
Views: 31765

Re: Ostend Disaster

Dear Sir,

Just wanted to thank you for your posting, I have seen the memorial at Ostend a couple of years ago, it is an area of great fascination for me and others, thanks again and all the best.

Johnk
by johnk
Mon May 20, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 219
Replies: 9
Views: 31007

Re: MTB 219

Hello there,

Just wanted to say many thanks for posting the history of 219 above, quite something, and hope that Owen Childs and team can rescue her for the future, thanks again,

Johnk
by johnk
Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:19 am
Forum: Personnel
Topic: Sir Arthur Harold Clayton MTB 677
Replies: 0
Views: 9364

Sir Arthur Harold Clayton MTB 677

A colleague at work revealed her Grandfather was the above gentleman, on found on site for RNVR officers, commanded MTB 677 in 1944 awarded DSC and MID, appears 677 was a D class vessel.

Johnk
by johnk
Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi Sandy,

No problem, noted on BMPT your home page now picture of RML 529....! looking good, yes quite understand re site, sorry to hear of your restrictions there....but yes, will look out for the dates you mention and will cut along, all the best for now,

Johnk
by johnk
Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi Tony and Sandy, Great to read lastest, got slightly? round the wrong way but as per BMPT forum, logged onto the site and see great updates, as you say, with photos, the first member of ship's company report etc...., contact button was not working for me ex work, wanted to mention in case any one ...
by johnk
Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi Tony,

Great to hear from you and glad you are better now, indeed as per, sure you have much good advice to give on her, all the best.

Johnk
by johnk
Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi Tony,

Great to hear from you, and of course that you are back to good health.....appreciate perhaps Sandy you have been busy, but be great to hear of any further progress....all the best,

Johnk
by johnk
Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi Sandybc, Great to hear how things are going with RML 526, great to hear you had so many visitors, look forward to the new web-site and future plans, will revert with a personal reply so as to not to clutter the site, but again, I would like to say well done on saving this historic craft, you join...
by johnk
Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 486
Replies: 1
Views: 7360

Re: MTB 486

Hi Pioneer,

Many thanks for this post re our friends at the CCFT, much appreciated I am sure,

johnk
by johnk
Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: RML 526
Replies: 32
Views: 114315

Re: RML 526

Hi there, Just joined this forum, great picture of 526, quite a re-build job but looking good, have also checked the post on the main BMPT site, believe you plan? to go to Portsmouth, hope to catch her there or perhaps sooner if I get the chance, you are in Rye?, what is the long term plan, apprecia...

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