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by Pioneer
Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:42 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: Brian Holmes. R.I.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 15957

Re: Brian Holmes. R.I.P.

Alan Watson. owner of the 'Medusa', has passed this over: "I have to pass on the sad news that Brian Holmes has passed away. A few days silence from him on e-mail and phone lead to increasing concern and when he did not show up for Medusa trips over the last two days plus a concerned call from ...
by Pioneer
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: Brian Holmes. R.I.P.
Replies: 2
Views: 15957

Brian Holmes. R.I.P.

It was a great shock to hear that Brian Holmes had crossed the bar. Brian,Cox'n of the Medusa, was a serious contributor to this website, his accurate and detailed contributions will be sorely missed. Not much is known of the circumstances of Brian's passing - I will update this sad post when they b...
by Pioneer
Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: Fast Patrol Boats
Topic: The British 'Dark' class
Replies: 31
Views: 113413

Re: The British 'Dark' class

Hello Roman I'm glad that you found us. Welcome aboard. This Topic has been very quiet of late but as you will have read there is quite a lot of information within. The detail that you require may now be difficult to trace but there are quite a few modellers who may be able to point you in the right...
by Pioneer
Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Television or Film Production
Topic: Dunkirk Documentary
Replies: 0
Views: 24191

Dunkirk Documentary

Sunday night on Channel 4 at 8pm
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by Pioneer
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: L/Sea Stanley Campion MID
Replies: 0
Views: 23480

L/Sea Stanley Campion MID

Very sad to report that Stanley Campion MID crossed the bar on 29 May 2017. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. Stanley served on board MTBs 408, 658, 662. He later served on Control Target Boat CRT41 and as Coxn on Torpedo Recovery Boat TRB1. His award of MID can be...
by Pioneer
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:17 pm
Forum: Newsreel Footage
Topic: Answer to E-Boats?
Replies: 0
Views: 28177

Answer to E-Boats?

Some old Pathe propaganda footage commenting that the then latest Fairmile 'C' was a match for the German E-Boats. [Best viewed full screen]
by Pioneer
Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: 100th Happy Birthday Vera Lynn
Replies: 1
Views: 15002

Re: 100th Happy Birthday Vera Lynn

You may like to watch this Peter - get your handkerchief ready:-)

by Pioneer
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Newsreel Footage
Topic: Royal Navy at War in Colour
Replies: 1
Views: 14451

Royal Navy at War in Colour

Courtesy of IWM, a rare colour film of the Royal Navy - late 30's and early war years.
Primarily showing the 'Big Ship' navy, however the 2nd MTB Flotilla (Hong Kong) can be seen at 22:20min
by Pioneer
Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTBs 634, 637, 638 and 667
Replies: 35
Views: 100023

Re: MTBs 634, 637, 638 and 667

MTB 637 Fairmile 115' D-Type Motor Torpedo Boat Builder's Yard: Alexander Robertson, Sandbank, Argylshire Completion: January 1943 Loss or Disposal: 30th January 1946 Notes: MTB 637 was lost on passage between Malta-Alexandria on 30 January 1946. One of eleven earmarked for the Royal Egyptian Coast ...
by Pioneer
Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: Coastal Forces Models
Topic: HMS Brave Swordsman
Replies: 7
Views: 44846

Re: HMS Brave Swordsman

An update on the progress with the two guns - the image speaks for itself - just beautiful.
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by Pioneer
Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Replies: 4
Views: 30362

Re: 29th Canadian Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla

Welcome aboard 'max930' glad that you found us.
by Pioneer
Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust
Replies: 1
Views: 13496

The Coastal Forces Heritage Trust

I have seen that the CFHT have been awarded a large grant to further promote the heroic work of Coastal Forces during WW2. The RN museum at Gosport will certainly be a place to visit in the future. You can read more from http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/new-gosport-attraction-to-mark-heroism...
by Pioneer
Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Forum & Web Site Feedback
Topic: Web Site
Replies: 6
Views: 34627

Re: Web Site

Yes Roger, thanks for the heads up - 'tis done.
We have been the target for several attacks recently but our webmaster is on top of it and has beefed up the Forum's security.
Regards
by Pioneer
Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: CPO William George Clarke
Replies: 0
Views: 15037

CPO William George Clarke

It is always very sad to report the passing of a London Branch member. Bill Clarke crossed the bar on the 12 October. He was a keen member of the Coastal Forces Veterans Association, an early 'founding member' having the very low membership number of 80. He will be remembered as a keen modeller havi...
by Pioneer
Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: An interesting development?
Replies: 10
Views: 30378

Re: An interesting development?

I can see that there may have been a later update on Facebook We're in the process of tucking our little MASB up nice and cosy ahead of the winter chill! This is the last time we'll see her from any distance for a good while, but we are all so excited to get cracking and start bringing her back to l...
by Pioneer
Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Coastal Forces Models
Topic: HMS Brave Swordsman
Replies: 7
Views: 44846

HMS Brave Swordsman

Now and again the skills of a modeller sometimes are quite awe inspiring. Although only just outside of our CF timeframe - the original, and quite revolutionary gas turbine powered HMS Brave Swordsman , being launched in 1957. Mike Harrison from New Zealand is building a 5ft plus model of this craft...
by Pioneer
Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: An interesting development?
Replies: 10
Views: 30378

Re: An interesting development?

Hello johnk
I understand that she was moved by road to Chester in April 2016?? - maybe the 'Childs Navy' sold her on? :-)
by Pioneer
Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: News & Events
Topic: An interesting development?
Replies: 10
Views: 30378

An interesting development?

The BMPT website Forum has recently had a posting that contains this interesting link https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t3tMm ... sp=sharing
The link is still under development it appears but certainly a welcome addition for any CF enthusiast wishing to view surviving craft.
by Pioneer
Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: SGB 6 Grey Shark
Replies: 18
Views: 72263

Re: SGB 6 Grey Shark

Hello Don
Welcome aboard.
Thank you for the information regarding your brother- Sub Lt. Frank Judson Tomkinson RNVR.
Our webmaster has updated the Casualty Database with details confirmed by the CWGC.
Best Regards
by Pioneer
Fri Jul 01, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: Motor Torpedo Boats
Topic: MTB 622
Replies: 7
Views: 24650

Re: MTB 622

Welcome aboard 'gwynpe7'
The letter was published in the Feb 2015 Newsletter
Scroll down to the 'Ides of March'
by Pioneer
Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Forum & Web Site Feedback
Topic: London Branch Newsletters
Replies: 2
Views: 16287

Re: London Branch Newsletters

Hello 'johnk'

At, the very end of the Summer edition of the London Branch newsletter, the Secretary pressganged into the position of Temporary Newsletter Editor, gives his full address. Please send your subs cheque to him.
by Pioneer
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Forum & Web Site Feedback
Topic: London Branch Newsletters
Replies: 2
Views: 16287

London Branch Newsletters

Having been 'off line' for a while, I was unable to report that, thanks to the webmaster, the London Branch Newsletter can now be viewed as a full colour pdf document.
A link can be seen at the very end of the Spring edition.
by Pioneer
Thu Mar 17, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: News & Events
Topic: St Patricks Day 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 15907

Re: St Patricks Day 2016

Well done Admin. A timely reminder of Ireland's not so well known sacrifices.
by Pioneer
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Motor Gunboats
Topic: MGB 658
Replies: 82
Views: 414392

Re: MGB 658

Hello Gail Welcome aboard, we're glad that you found us. Your father, Stanley Campion, is mentioned in our database Awards (just type in the surname). It reads - Able Seaman Stanley CAMPION Service No: P/JX 654587 MGB 662 Mention in Dispatches For gallantry, skill and determination whilst serving in...
by Pioneer
Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: ERA (4) E. S. Childs
Replies: 1
Views: 14100

Re: ERA (4) E. S. Childs

Ted's funeral will be held on the 4th February 3pm at Albert Munn Chapel
Kettering Crematorium, Rothwell Road, Kettering. Northants NN16.
by Pioneer
Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:25 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: John Lambert
Replies: 2
Views: 15349

Re: John Lambert

John’s funeral has been arranged for Friday 29th Jan at 1pm.
South Essex Crematorium Ockenden Road. Corbets Tey. Upminster. RM14 2UY.
by Pioneer
Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: ERA (4) E. S. Childs
Replies: 1
Views: 14100

ERA (4) E. S. Childs

Sad to report that Ted Childs has crossed the bar. A peace time member of the RN's Coastal Forces, serving toward the very end of that specialist branch - 1954/56 - being primarily based at HMS Hornet. An enthusiastic member of the London Branch (CFVA) 3419 and well known for his skilful modelling a...
by Pioneer
Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: John Lambert
Replies: 2
Views: 15349

John Lambert

Very sad to report that John crossed the bar after a long illness - funeral arrangements will follow when known.

R I P John
by Pioneer
Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:38 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: ML 116
Replies: 2
Views: 19980

Re: ML 116

Hello Terry
Welcome Aboard

If you type in ML 116 into the Search Panel (top right of this page) there will be several references to ML 116 that you may wish to read through

Regards
by Pioneer
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Obituary Notices
Topic: Sub-Lieutenant Douglas Elliot SANF (V)
Replies: 0
Views: 14281

Sub-Lieutenant Douglas Elliot SANF (V)

Sad to report passing of another well respected London Branch member, Douglas Elliot, Sub Lt SANF (V), a one time committee member of the London Branch. He served on RML 521 - 1ST Lt on ML261 - CO on HDML’s 1006 and 1333. His gentle nature was enjoyed by all who came to know him – he will be greatly...

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