Ian Austin – 24th MTB Flotilla
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:31 am
Hi All,
I am new to the forum and would like to know if anyone recognises the person in the picture? My brother seems to think it is my late father who we understand served in the 24th MTB Flotilla in the Eastern Mediterranean. His name was Ian Austin from Johannesburg in South Africa and we know he operated the bofors gun where he is pictured. He also mentioned he was part of the Special Boat Services. If the following boat in the picture numbered MTB 378 was never in the Med then that would prove it is not him.
He also mentioned they very nearly captured a German general on one of their raids.
I would welcome any information on him and/or what activities he performed during the war anyone has or if you could direct me where I can find out some more I would appreciate it.
Many thanks
Douglas
Description: From the bridge of an MTB showing the aft Bofors gun and MTB 378 at speed astern in the Mediterranean. These vessels were part of a small force of British MTBs which, together with American patrol boats, turned the 45 mile stretch of enemy held coast between Sezi and Genoa into their hunting ground.
I am new to the forum and would like to know if anyone recognises the person in the picture? My brother seems to think it is my late father who we understand served in the 24th MTB Flotilla in the Eastern Mediterranean. His name was Ian Austin from Johannesburg in South Africa and we know he operated the bofors gun where he is pictured. He also mentioned he was part of the Special Boat Services. If the following boat in the picture numbered MTB 378 was never in the Med then that would prove it is not him.
He also mentioned they very nearly captured a German general on one of their raids.
I would welcome any information on him and/or what activities he performed during the war anyone has or if you could direct me where I can find out some more I would appreciate it.
Many thanks
Douglas
Description: From the bridge of an MTB showing the aft Bofors gun and MTB 378 at speed astern in the Mediterranean. These vessels were part of a small force of British MTBs which, together with American patrol boats, turned the 45 mile stretch of enemy held coast between Sezi and Genoa into their hunting ground.