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Re: MGB 81

Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:00 am
by Pioneer
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
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Photo: R. Hellyer

Re: MGB 81

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:23 pm
by David Carter
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MGB 81 alongside Medusa at Haslar Marina 10 November 2013

Re: MGB 81

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:27 pm
by David Carter
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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??)
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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!!)
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Re: MGB 81

Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:51 pm
by Pioneer
Some recent news that many may have missed regarding Motor Gun Boat 81.
Now being restored and re-engined at Berthon Marine Services Yard - see [HERE]
and also at http://www.berthon.co.uk/berthon-blog/m ... continues/

Re: MGB 81

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:25 am
by Pioneer
Time lapse YouTube clip of engine removal

Re: MGB 81

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:08 pm
by Pioneer
Some superb shots of MGB 81 after her recent (October 2018) refit. Unfortunately no sound but a lovely sight.
http://bit.ly/MGB81-Oct-2018

Well done to all at Berthon Marine Services.