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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 ...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...