Rescue for D-Day and Dunkirk boats

CL1 · 31-01-2010, 08:26 PM

in the Sunday Times today

Rescue for D-Day and Dunkirk boats - Times Online

Recce_Mitch · 31-01-2010, 08:46 PM

A good news story.

Cheers
Paul

Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Six MTB's took part in the evacuation at Dunkirk.

MTB 102 was commanded by Lieutenant Commander C. W. S. Dreyer, Royal Navy. She was the only craft of her kind to transport troops during Operation Dynamo which was 20 Soldiers.

The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories

Herroberst · 31-01-2010, 09:33 PM

Just a strange question concerning Dunkirk. Did anyone fly out of the Dunkirk pocket? Was there an airfield close by? It is most probable that the Luftwaffe had complete air superiority at that point but was just curious if any officers or HQ staff flew out before the big sea rescue. I never heard of this before but am always interested in learning something new about history.

Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 09:47 PM

It seems she narrowly missed being famous:

Quote:

It had been the intention of the Admiralty that Lord Gort and his staff should be embarked in MTB's and at 1522 V.A. Dover had informed Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker by signal that 4 of these vessels would be available for this purpose. Unfortunately, V.A. Dover's signal did not reach R.A. Dover and the four MTB's (MTB's 67, 68, 102 and 107) were put to other uses; and indeed were all four back at Dover by 2315.

The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories

Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

As the ship was now settling, Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker transferred from the Keith to MTB 102; the order to abandon ship was given, and most of the men left her. At this moment a further series of dive bombing attacks shook the ship with near misses which landed amongst the men in the water.

The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories

Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

At 2330 Captain Tennant made the welcome signal: 'BEF Evacuated'. He embarked in MTB 102, together with the demolition party and left for Dover.

The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories

Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Movements from England of the 50 or so ships and numerous small craft for the nights evacuation commenced according to plan. Rear-Admiral Wake-Walker, who had come to Dover earlier in the day for consultation, returned to Dunkirk, arriving at 2200 in MTB 102.

The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories

CL1 · 31-01-2010, 11:21 PM

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Drew5233 · 31-01-2010, 11:25 PM

Cheers for the links Clive....It seems they are not aware of her rather significant role at Dunkirk.

A

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Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,915	A good news story. Cheers Paul __________________ In memory of all those of the Recce Regiments who lost their lives in World War 2

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Drew5233 Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,417	MTB 102 Six MTB's took part in the evacuation at Dunkirk. MTB 102 was commanded by Lieutenant Commander C. W. S. Dreyer, Royal Navy. She was the only craft of her kind to transport troops during Operation Dynamo which was 20 Soldiers. The Evacuation from Dunkirk-Whitehall Naval Staff Histories __________________ Combat Communicators of the British Army

31-01-2010, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Herroberst Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the tree line Posts: 859	Just a strange question concerning Dunkirk. Did anyone fly out of the Dunkirk pocket? Was there an airfield close by? It is most probable that the Luftwaffe had complete air superiority at that point but was just curious if any officers or HQ staff flew out before the big sea rescue. I never heard of this before but am always interested in learning something new about history. __________________ Coir a glaive *Nemo me impune lacessit*

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Drew5233 Very Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,417	Cheers for the links Clive....It seems they are not aware of her rather significant role at Dunkirk. A __________________ Combat Communicators of the British Army

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