Wonderful to see the WW2 Air Sea Rescue photos. My late father ( William "Bill" Stripp) who served RAF 1929-56 spent his last years as a Warrant Officer based at the Lyme Regis base. I will always remember the thrill of Dad taking me for a trip in Lyme Bay in 1951 and I can recall my thoughts as we wooshed along how it must have been as he and his band of brothers searched the cold waters for downed pilots in the the early 40's. Bravo for bringing so many memories back. Peter Stripp.

said zarfire 2007.09.25 at 21:58:18 PDT

Brings back some good memories Paul (Twink) Warren M/B 1966 to 1968 Tobruk 68 to close 69, M/B AGAIN till 71 then Gan. AGAIN M/B finally detached to Cyprus troubles with goldy goldsmith. Demobed 1976. Main boats 5011 Sea Otter, 2756,2760, 2772, 1387 1392, Spitfire M/T. Lost all my photos thanks for the memories John.

said paulmw1 2007.08.27 at 05:42:11 PDT

Thanks, my grandfather served on Blue leader 2561 during the war ...i have sent two of your photo's on to my dad. the actual boat still exists,be it as a house boat and is registered on the historic ships register ...again thanks. Paul

said blackdogmax 2006.11.07 at 13:31:20 PST

Some good photos on here John, well done!

said hastingsgan 2004.03.02 at 01:04:07 PST

Album brings back many memories, but where is 2760 which was at Mountbatten in 1963/64. I regret now not having any of my own photos. Rgds

said 2002.08.07 at 08:35:39 PDT

My husband, Dennis, was stationed at RAF Northwood in 1968 and made a model of HMAFV "Seal" for the then CMRO, Wg Cmdr Wevill. The original model was destroyed in a fire and Dennis was asked to make another. He has an ambition to now make a third model for his own use and your photograph of "Seal" has proved very helpful. Many thanks

said 2002.04.05 at 05:11:42 PST