A view of the Pom Pom armament before fitting - a very good imitation constructed by military apprentices at Bovingdon.
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:38 pm
by Pioneer
Here are a couple of images of MGB 81 sporting her new (March 2012) armament.
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Re: MGB 81
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:16 pm
by Pioneer
MGB 81 being lifted and moved prior to Hull repaint and mechanical check on Prop shafts (April 2012).
We are informed that she had not been pushed to attain her max rev's for two years
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 2:20 pm
by Pioneer
Looking splendid after her Hull paint job (May 2012), MGB 81 awaits the reinstating of her Hull pennant numbers.
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:51 pm
by Pioneer
Most recent news regarding MGB 81 can be read HERE.
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:18 pm
by Pioneer
After repairs to her 'P' brackets and having replacement propellors, MGB 81 on trials
Photo: R. Hellyer
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:23 pm
by David Carter
MGB 81 alongside Medusa at Haslar Marina 10 November 2013
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:27 pm
by David Carter
MGB 81 at Haslar Marina 10 November 2013 (Remembrance Day)
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:08 pm
by johnk
Hi there,
Many thanks for these pictures, great shot of 81 and Medusa,
Johnk
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:15 pm
by Pioneer
Another fine shot of MGB 81 underway
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:51 am
by Pioneer
This is a recent clip from BBC News (22/12/2013). Unfortunately it may not be viewable to those outside of the UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25483778 if you can see it, best viewed full screen.
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 1:34 pm
by CAM
What types of projectiles shot from 2-pound "pom - pom"?
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:55 pm
by Pioneer
A beautiful shot of 81 returning from France after the recent D-Day commemorations (flying a White Ensign??)
Photo: R. Hellyer
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:05 pm
by johnk
Hi there,
Indeed, many thanks for this, great site and shot, only sorry, and I know discussed before, that perhaps she is going to be laid up now....
Johnk
Re: MGB 81
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2015 9:07 am
by Pioneer
A fairly recent shot of '81' off the I.O.W. (4th June 2015) on her way to France for the D-Day Remembrance celebrations.
Still going strong and now sporting a twin Oerlikon abaft the Bridge. - no mention of her being laid up just yet (fingers crossed!!)